[JoyStick]

(10-31-2013 02:47 PM)Giovonny Wrote:  

(10-31-2013 01:34 PM)thegmanifesto Wrote:  

Have you tried 100% coconut oil?

Yes, in the winter time, that works.

But, once the weather warms up, the oil melts and my hair falls down.

I need a little "hold" in my hair.

If I slicked it straight back, I would be okay, but, I sort of crop it up and to the side, so in the spring and summer, I need to mix it.

When styling your hair do you guys apply coconut oil to it while the hair is still wet or when it's dry?

[the_ox]

I did when it was dry

[JayJuanGee]

I just read this thread, and many of these coconut oil suggestions are great!!!!!


I have a few observations / questions:

(01-31-2012 10:16 AM)Moma Wrote:  

How can I get it shipped to Canada? These silly restrictions here are starting to get on my tits...

You have tits, Moma?

(07-05-2013 11:29 PM)Nascimento Wrote:  

Are any of you using this as a face moisturiser?

My only issue is that its an oil and although my knowledge might be faulty, I have a feeling oils clog pores and can cause acne breakouts.

My derm has always suggested I use non-comedogenic moisturisers, and that means oil free.

I

Nascimento:

I know a couple of guys answered your question about the acne already by suggesting that you follow a Paleo diet, and I concur and add that we the people have been sold a bill of goods when it comes to propaganda that we hear about fats and the various kinds of fats. In essense, sugar and carbs (that convert to sugar) is what likely causes acne breakouts, NOT oils and fats.

The foods that convert to sugars in our body cause various kind of inflammation in our system, including the acne.. I agree with Kosko’s emphasis on inflammation being a real health problem for guys, and that acne is largely an inflammation problem.

(10-30-2013 01:59 PM)thegmanifesto Wrote:  

(10-30-2013 07:23 AM)Mikev75 Wrote:  

Can I get the same health benefits from unsweetened, shredded coconut? Something about the oil puts me off, the texture like Crisco, I think.

Just melt it.

Then it is like any other oil.

First off: Oils are different from one another, and that is part of the reason why guys in this thread are touting coconut oil as a super product… which I concur with that assessment that coconut oil is the bomb of oils. And, by the way, for cooking, besides using coconut oil, we should also consider using animal fats (from pork and beef) and butters.


Back to the question of shredded. I largly agree with Kosko about the likelihood that shredded coconut is likely gonna have a lot of the similar nutritional benefits if the shredded coconut is pure and natural; however, I am frequently cautious with any foods that have been processed and stored, and are being sold in a form outside of their natural state (shredding). Of course, coconut oil is outside of its natural state, too, and that is why we are somewhat dependent upon proper labeling to get cold pressed and extra virgin. We do NOT want our coconut oil to be overly processed, either.

Part of the nutritional value of the oil, as compared with the meat is that it would take a heck of a lot of meat in order to get the equivalent amount of oil.

If you are buying coconut that has been shredded, I would be careful that some kind of ingredient has NOT been added or some nutritional component removed.


Regarding the Crisco comparison, we must be careful b/c even though some oils are solid at room temperature and liquid upon a little heating, Crisco is NOT a real oil and it is a transfat. Coconut oil is natural and its melting point is about 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

Frequently the mainstream media, and some food corporations that are trying to kill us, probably even the FDA, convolute the science and the facts to try to equate transfats and saturated fats to put them in the same bundle.

Contrary to mainstream info, Saturated fats are good for us and transfats are bad for us, but the information is frequently convoluted and part of the reason for this convolution of information is that transfats were made, marketed and sold to imitate saturated fats for that specific property of being solid at room temperature... and this allows them to stay fresh longer and to have a longer shelf life as compared with saturated fats b/c transfats, such as Crisco are NOT natural. Our body does NOT know how to process transfats, and thus inflame. As Kosko noted, the opposite is true for coconut oil, it is largely anti-inflammatory and our body can easily process the medium chain fats that are contained therein.

The long story of Crisco is quite the scam on the American people. In the early 1900s, it was a by product of the candle wax industry that was converted into food – and the American people were marketed and propagandized through cookbooks about the supposed good and healthy values of Crisco products and these kinds of processed oils have contributed to the deaths of millions of people by creating inflammation, obesity and heart disease.

You can read about some of this information about kinds of fats through Mary Enig's works including Know Your Fats.
http://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Fats-Und...+mary+enig

Enig also writes specifically about the benefits of coconut oil in her book Eat Fat Lose Fat:

http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Fat-Lose-Healt...+mary+enig :

[not_dead_yet]

(01-06-2012 09:33 PM)slubu Wrote:  

Fry eggs in it everyday. Use it to cook/fry anything. It's awesome.

Coconut oil is terrible for frying. I'm guessing it's due to its low smoke point. Eggs/pancakes/etc. literally stick to the skillet when I try and fry with coconut oil.

It does work well in baking. I just made a batch of brownies that I'm pretty sure could get me laid. Brownie game?

[Dr. Howard]

(01-25-2014 01:50 PM)not_dead_yet Wrote:  

(01-06-2012 09:33 PM)slubu Wrote:  

Fry eggs in it everyday. Use it to cook/fry anything. It's awesome.

Coconut oil is terrible for frying. I'm guessing it's due to its low smoke point. Eggs/pancakes/etc. literally stick to the skillet when I try and fry with coconut oil.

It does work well in baking. I just made a batch of brownies that I'm pretty sure could get me laid. Brownie game?

I made cornbread with it, replacing butter with coconut oi it was awesome. Also, if the taste is too 'coconut' for anyone it says right on the tub that it can be neutralized with a pinch of salt.

[LeonsGreenWifeBeater]

I didn't know this thread existed. Coconut oil is the SHIT.

Since I have discovered the benefits of coconut oil I have bought zero shampoos or facial soap. I smear coco oil all over my face, let it sit for a about 20 minutes than rinse off in the shower. My skin shines.

I only use conventional soap on my asshole, feet and underarms. Shit, I don't even wear deodorant anymore...If i think I might stink, I put some on my pits.

I use it as a sexual lubricant...

..it's the nuts kids..

[JJ Roberts]

Just bought a nice big jar of this stuff.

Make my own fresh fruit smoothies but the coldness of the milk / ice in the smoothies makes it go hard.

[Dr. Howard]

(03-19-2014 04:30 PM)JJ Roberts Wrote:  

Just bought a nice big jar of this stuff.

Make my own fresh fruit smoothies but the coldness of the milk / ice in the smoothies makes it go hard.

yeah, you can only use it with room temperature ingredients. Try bannana, spinach and coconut oil, add a bit of peanut butter and or protein powder if you feel the urge.

[heavy]

I have never really used any face product before besides acne shit back in high school. I decided I'd like to take better care of my face (Brad Pitt at 50...good lawd be nice to have that youngish lookin mug at that age). I also still get a little acne at times with temp changes...in the summer or dead of winter I'm fine, but any change in temp or humidity makes my face go crazy producing oil. Basically, I was looking for 1) preserve the ol' money maker long-term and 2) moderate my face oil production.

So I did some research, obv coconut oil first, then other products and oils. After looking at a bunch of sources I tried Argan Oil. You can wear it all day. It's a very light oil, and not too $$.

After a week or so wearing everyday, no acne (one of my concerns). We've had some temp variation, though we'll see going into Spring. Obviously I can't see the benefits really long-term.

**Huge side benefit though...it does give life to your face when you wear it. On Sunday Funday I was hungover as usual and met some friends at the bar. Verbatim from a chic friend of mine, "I'm surprised your hungover, you don't look like it at all." I didn't tell her it was because of the Argan oil. Sorta joking...mind you I'm the anti-products guy (anti supplements, health shit, etc), but you never know.**

[JJ Roberts]

For guys who are using it on their face, what noticable effects does it have?

[Lizard King]

Place a lump, approx 2 teaspoons, in your bath, or your girl's bath.

A good way to apply it all over body and hair.

[Fighting888]

Put the cocounut oil on your hair. It'll make it look nice.

[MiscBrah]

What brands of coconut oil are you guys using? Most brands I have been looking at either come in plastic containers or are highly priced. Any suggestions?

[RawGod]

(10-14-2014 05:18 PM)MiscBrah Wrote:  

What brands of coconut oil are you guys using? Most brands I have been looking at either come in plastic containers or are highly priced. Any suggestions?

Some good ones are Tropical Traditions, Now Foods and Healthy Origins. Plastic containers are OK as long as they are BPA-free.

I get them at iHerb.com.

[JayJuanGee]

(10-14-2014 05:45 PM)RawGod Wrote:  

(10-14-2014 05:18 PM)MiscBrah Wrote:  

What brands of coconut oil are you guys using? Most brands I have been looking at either come in plastic containers or are highly priced. Any suggestions?

Some good ones are Tropical Traditions, Now Foods and Healthy Origins. Plastic containers are OK as long as they are BPA-free.

I get them at iHerb.com.

You may be able to get better prices by ordering online, like through Amazon and buying in bulk.. like two or three containers at once.

I am NOT stuck on any particular brand, so long as they are virgin and cold-pressed. I also do NOT worry about plastics because a large majority of them are sold in plastics.. but surely I have bought some in glass, too (but those are usually tiny containers and ones I bought in stores and I believe payed a premium). Also, Costco has been carrying decent ones recently at decent prices.

When you order the coconut oil on line, and you get them home, you will find that some do have better aromas than others... When they have a nice aroma, it is much more tempting to eat it straight... at least for me, anyhow.

[getdownonit]

I can vouch for this stuff- great for hair, skin, food, and lube. Make sure it's pure, unrefined, virgin coconut oil.

At the grocery store I noticed Dr Bronner makes two nearly identical coconut oils: Whole kernel and White kernel. I'm unsure which would be preferable for the variety of uses I'm going for, as the container I have now doesn't say whether it's whole or white kernel.

Some research into the matter leads me to believe that the difference is negligible, with perhaps a slightly different taste. "The whole kernel would include the brown membrane that separates the kernel from the shell. This membrane has a higher content of unsaturated fatty acids." Maybe someone here has more insight on this.

[Pete]

I drink it every night before going to sleep. I never get sick. When I do is when I'm not able to take it for a few weeks.

The one I buy comes in a glass jar.

[choichoi]

(01-31-2012 07:30 PM)Parlay44 Wrote:  

I just bought this at my local Korean grocery store. 14oz jar for $10. It's pretty thick in the jar at room temperature. Kinda like frozen peanut butter consistency. Just spread it on a toasted bagel. Doesn't really smell or taste like anything.

I use that brand here in Hawaii as well. They carry it here in the commissary on base.

[choichoi]

I'm in luv wit da coco!

[Cr33pin]

I put two scoops in my hot green tea with honey.... it makes my lips silky smooth

[Soma]

(04-04-2015 01:20 AM)choichoi Wrote:  

I'm in luv wit da coco!

Baking soda! I got baking soda!

O.T. Genasis is clearly an RVF lurker.

[Sonsowey]

I use Coconut oil to cook a lot and it's a great oil

I don't really notice any health effects or feeling different, but it smells nice and tastes good.

[Honorable Man]

I've been using this wonderful stuff on my frying pan when I cook eggs and as mouthwash for 20 minutes before I've eaten. The latter is actually called oil pulling and has been practiced in India for thousands of years. Oh, and it makes for great hair gel too.

[PhDre]

I put it on my dick after raw dogging. It quickly solves the dryness and sensitivity and leaves the skin smooth and supple.

[CrackerDaddy]

(01-05-2012 01:18 PM)thegmanifesto Wrote:  

A couple of months ago, I bought some Coconut Oil.

This stuff is pretty sick. Seems to be really good for you.

It's also a great multi-purpose move.

You can cook with it (good substitute for butter). Works really well with fresh fish from your local fishmonger.

You can put it on your hair, leave it a while then shampoo it out. Gives your mane that savage sheen.

You can put it on your skin for a moisturizer. (I haven't tried this yet, and maybe would avoid the face). There was a thread on here about dry skin, so you might want to try that.

You can put it in a smoothie, to get some essential oils in your system.

It probably has some "anti-aging" properties, as well. Do your research on this because I am not 100.

The sh*t is straight dope.

Here is the one I use: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003B3O...k_code=wql (fyi that is an affiliate link)

There might be better brands, as I am not an expert, but in my mind this stuff "can't lose" like Parker Lewis.

I take a tablespoon of it everyday to make sure I am getting some good fat in my diet. BTW, Great Parker Lewis Can't Lose reference.