cocnut oil on induction?

[bernimac]

can u have the following on induction....
cocnut oil
balsamic vinegar
wosterchire sauce
trying to think of things to brighten up mundane meals

[not2late]

Originally Posted by bernimac

can u have the following on induction....
cocnut oil
balsamic vinegar
wosterchire sauce
trying to think of things to brighten up mundane meals

The rule is "if it ain't on the list, it don't cross your lips"

Balsamic vinegar is the only vinegar you are not allowed to use. With that said, vinegars do contain carbohydrates, but if you use them at the serving size listed on the bottle, they range between 0 to 1 net carb.

Worchestershire sauce is made from a variety of ingredients including anchovies, tamarind, sugar and other things. The sugar component is what takes it off the Atkins food list.

Coconut oil is an oil. All oils are acceptable on Atkins, with the exception of oils that contain trans fats (hydrogenated fats). Just be sure to use a non-hydrogenated coconut oil because it was that kind of coconut oil that was used in the studies that linked coconut oil and heart disease.

[Atkin50]

...is somewhere in the book; but my coco oil seems to stay fairly solid/vaseline-y textured so I've personally chosen not to risk it, wanting a CLEAN induction....but I keep it to use on my skin in the steam room with Sea Salt for a 'salt glow'.

[sadie147]

Originally Posted by Atkin50

...is somewhere in the book; but my coco oil seems to stay fairly solid/vaseline-y textured so I've personally chosen not to risk it, wanting a CLEAN induction....but I keep it to use on my skin in the steam room with Sea Salt for a 'salt glow'.

the fact that the coconut oil is solid at room temperature just means it is non-hydrogenated which is the good version of coconut oil and has no carbs.

BTW I use coconut oil and on skin as well and it's awesome! I started putting a little on my neck and around my eyes at night and i swear i've had lines disappear! Also great for legs after shaving...

[not2late]

Originally Posted by sadie147

the fact that the coconut oil is solid at room temperature just means it is non-hydrogenated which is the good version of coconut oil and has no carbs.

BTW I use coconut oil and on skin as well and it's awesome! I started putting a little on my neck and around my eyes at night and i swear i've had lines disappear! Also great for legs after shaving...

I wear clogs and mules alot so I rub coconut oil into my heels to prevent them from drying and cracking.

[Peterlock]

Coconut oil melts on contact with heat and it's 100% fat, the good kind!

It also has a much higher flash point than olive oil so you can cook at significantly higher temperatures without smoking - great stuff

Peter ha

[290wannabe150onAtkins]

Isnt it considerably more expensive? Where can you find it at a resonable price?



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[Peterlock]

I don't think it's that much more expensive a quart of good extra virgin olive oil is about $12.00 on sale - and I go through oceans of it. The coconut oil is $6.00 for a 14 OZ jar.

I buy Spectrum Naturals expeller pressed 100% organic Coconut oil and always find it in stock at the vitamin shoppe which is a national chain, if there's not one by you their website is

www.thevitaminshoppe.com

Spectrum Naturals has a great site with lots of good info as well as their line of products and where to buy them, take a look at their site at:

www.spectrumorganic.com

Hope this helps!

Peter ha

[leah81]

My mom is huge on coconut oil right now. They sell it at my dad's clinic along with other natural herbs etc. My mom is using coconut oil for weight loss and it's been great for her so far. I suppose I should get some of it soon!

[v-sly]

to get all the benefits (and there are many) of coconut oil - make sure you buy virgin, unrefined. If not, you may as well be using any old oil. Also, macadamia nut oil is a great oil, although expensive, lots of benefits.