most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-20T00:56:12Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/105097 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/105097/how-much-coconut-oil PaleoGirl 2012-03-15T03:38:12Z 2012-09-24T20:02:08Z

<p>How much coconut oil have you been consuming to see its positive results? For example, less foggy brain, weight loss, increased metabolism, etc...</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/105097/how-much-coconut-oil/105140#105140 Sigrid 2012-03-15T12:43:42Z 2012-03-15T12:43:42Z

<p>I have not noticed a connection between coconut oil and any of the things you mention. I used to eat a couple of tablespoons a day with no noticeable effect.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/105097/how-much-coconut-oil/105153#105153 Matt 2012-03-15T13:40:56Z 2012-03-15T13:40:56Z

<p>I've not found coconut oil to be a magic elixir. It's a good fat for cooking. That's about it. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/105097/how-much-coconut-oil/105169#105169 Nance 2012-03-15T15:18:35Z 2012-03-15T15:45:23Z

<p>I buy coconut oil in 14 fl oz jars. Since April 2011 I have used 1 jar plus about 2 tbsp. </p> <p>At first, the only time I used it was to smear it on the skin of poultry going into the oven. But I don't eat much poultry. My primary use of the first jar was as a base for home-made deodorant.</p> <p>Lately I've been putting a tsp into my first mug of coffee along with the heavy cream and coffee. Since I am very sensitive to the taste, I find it very noticeable and I wind up spooning a mix of coconut oil and coffee off the surface 'til it's gone, then I drink the rest of the coffee normally. </p> <p>I haven't suffered from brain fog since my first 2 weeks of being off wheat, but if anything I am less alert after the coconut oil and I think I'm going to stop putting it into my coffee. </p> <p>The old saying applies, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/105097/how-much-coconut-oil/105172#105172 Seikhor 2012-03-15T15:38:15Z 2012-03-15T15:38:15Z

<p>Less foggy brain, weight loss, increased metabolism is most likely coming from a switch from glucose metabolism to fat. Coconut oil will help because it is a medium chain triglycerides (MCT) and easily digested and used for fuel, but any fat will help. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/105097/how-much-coconut-oil/112080#112080 Aglaee the Paleo RD 2012-04-15T05:44:36Z 2012-04-15T05:44:36Z

<p>Replacing your usual cooking fat with coconut oil, as part of a balanced Paleo diet, should do the trick. </p> <p><strong>If you still have foggy mind and other symptoms, it may be time to look further.</strong> </p> <p>Some people do better on a ketogenic low-carb diet, other people may have a foggy mind because of digestive problems (<a href="http://www.eat-real-food-paleodietitian.com/paleo-diet-and-SIBO.html" rel="nofollow">SIBO</a>, <a href="http://www.eat-real-food-paleodietitian.com/paleo-diet-and-fodmap.html" rel="nofollow">fructose malabsorption, FODMAP</a>, intolerances, etc...)...</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/105097/how-much-coconut-oil/112108#112108 Pedrita 2012-04-15T11:30:42Z 2012-04-15T11:30:42Z

<p>I think I have been consuming too little coconut oil. I just finished a 400 mL jar that lasted about 2 months, and that includes using it as tooth paste, moisturizer, etc. But I was still able to notice positive effects from the amount I ingested. Less cellulite, skin better, lighter period (I noticed those effects from coconut oil a few years ago too), etc. I didn't know what was helping with the fog, but now that you mentioned, it's possible it was evco too. It is also supposed to help with hypothyroidism.</p> <p>I do think coconut oil is special, and there seems to be others that think so too:</p> <p><a href="http://raypeat.com/articles/articles/coconut-oil.shtml" rel="nofollow">http://raypeat.com/articles/articles/coconut-oil.shtml</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/coconut_oil.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/coconut_oil.html</a></p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/105097/how-much-coconut-oil/151666#151666 Dee 2012-09-24T20:02:08Z 2012-09-24T20:02:08Z

<p>I started taking Virgin coconut oil about 1 month ago (3- 8 tbsp a day). Pretty much straight away I noticed a series of changes: Increased energy levels. Sleeping less hours, but waking more refreshed. Weight loss primarily around my waist and hips. I didn't crave sweets, or any snacks between meals. Mental alertness was amazing. My eyesight seemed better. Skin smoother and softer.</p> <p>I am still on it. Playing around with the amounts I consume, but I can honestly say that I have been very surprised by the changes I have experienced. The advice I can give is to just try it... It may work for you, it may not. </p>