Comments on: The World of Oils

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:18:49 +0000

Opps…Thank you for pointing that out. For some reason I had been rather confused when I originally read that article. A second time through clarified her comments. It still remains a genetically modified oil and not something grown naturally in creation. I updated that information above. Thanks!

By: amy

amy — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:32:06 +0000

fascinating–overwhelming, but great information. thanks so much for compiling this.

Your quote of the Con-ola article is misleading–later in the article, the author calls the claims of detractors regarding mustard gas and mad cow disease “ludicrous.” it certainly still seems like an oil to avoid, but I’d hate to see you damage your credibility by quoting the article this way.

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:44:42 +0000

hi,
yes i have been to a country in Africa and they use that oil in many of their main dishes. Over there you can either buy it as the oil, or buy the palm nuts and do it yourself, it isn’t complicated but takes a little bit of time. It is very good!!

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:41:12 +0000

Coconut oil makes wwwooonnnddderrful popcorn!

By: Susanna

Susanna — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:35:35 +0000

I’ve been in contact w/ Mountain Rose Herbs as I try to figure out which coconut oil to purchase and their customer serice said that when heated over 160 degrees, the virgin coconut oil loses some of its nutritional value. I wonder if I should just use the refined coconut oil for all my baking/cooking? I realize it wouldn’t have the same nutritional power that the virgin oil does, but if it’s going to lose it in the heating, I certainly don’t want to spend the money on it. Anyone know the answer to this? Or what Sue Gregg or NT would say on this? I’m just trying to do my research before dropping a chunk of money on this… Thanks!!

By: Janette

Janette — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:11:51 +0000

We are big fans of popcorn as well. We use a hot air popcorn popper and then drizzle it with melted coconut oil and add a bit of salt. You can taste the coconut somewhat but we really like it!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:42:59 +0000

I didn’t realize that EVOO was best used unheated! I’ve been using it as my frying tool all this time…and leaving the coconut oil for my conditioning treatments (I use the oil cleansing method for my face). I’m going to have to start using the coconut oil more for actual cooking now! Thanks!!

By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:55:08 +0000

Lindsay, great info. I agree with your thoughts on the different oils, and have found the same info in my own research.

I second the first comment about red palm oil! That’s the only other one that I can think of that I’ve tried using, and it was wonderful! It’s difficult to find (my MIL got some for us online) and a bit expensive, but very healthy and I really enjoyed it for eggs, popcorn, and a few other savory dishes.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:14:16 +0000

Will be covering sesame and other various oils in a second post. As for popcorn, we are definitely big fans over here! We use olive oil to pop it in and then toss with butter and salt. Yum! Making me hungry right now!

By: Linds

Linds — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:30:32 +0000

Great post! Thanks!