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Monday, July 8, 2013
July Giveaway: Barlean's Coconut Oil
When I was initially diagnosed with GP fat, became an instant fear as I'm sure many of you can relate to. However, with the encouragement of the right dietitians and friends, I learned how to include the right fats in small amounts. After doing some research, coconut oil seemed to be the friendliest one to incorporate and I have been hooked since. For myself and those I've worked with this seems to digest the best out of most choices for fats. It is rich inlauricand caprylic acids, great source of medium-chain triglycerides (easier to break down than long-chain), and may support the structure and function of the immune system, cardiovascular system healthy metabolism and energy production, as well as body, skin and hair care.
Barlean's is a local company here in Bellingham that supplies high quality, organic, non-GMO and gluten free products. Not only have they been a big supporter of the GP Walk but have generously donated a 16 oz jar for this months giveaway! For a chance to win you must be subscribed to the newsletter. Just leave a comment below, either on your favorite way to use coconut oil or what you would like to try using it for. Look for the name randomly picked on July 16th! ***Note, changed date from 15th to Tuesday the 16th. To read more about the benefits of coconut oil you can go to the last year's blog post for lots of delicious details. Look forward to hearing your ideas! Congratulations Trish O., your name was randomly chosen for the Barlean's giveaway! Look for an email with details. Thanks everyone for the comments, I might have to include another giveaway for coconut oil in the future :)
I suffered from gastritis a few years ago but thankfully was cured with careful diet and a complete turnover of my food habits. Yay for you for fighting the good fight!
I'd love to try coconut oil in porridge, such as oatmeal or millet instead of butter.
I haven't been able to afford to buy coconut oil yet but I want to try it. I heard it can also help with constipation and I have severe constipation. I would love to use it to bake with and cook with I have some recepies I would like to try. I already use coconut milk in baking and would love to use the oil!
I love using coconut oil as a substitute for butter and other oils in baking. Although I can't really eat any of the baking as I am on a liquid diet I like knowing that what I am feeding to other's is healthier.
I don't just use coconut for myself, along with the healthy benefits that coconut oil offers , it's even great for my dogs..they get a teaspoon a day to help there troublesome GI track and gives such a shine coat!! i would LOVE to try Barlean's brand coconut oil, all others are so high in price these day..i put a little extra $ aside to make sure I have it in the house some how!!
I suffered from gastritis a few years ago but thankfully was cured with careful diet and a complete turnover of my food habits. Yay for you for fighting the good fight!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try coconut oil in porridge, such as oatmeal or millet instead of butter.
I'd love to try the coconut oil for baking and also as a hair mask.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try this for baking. I have been weary with coconut and would love to see how I do with it. I'd also love to used it as a hair mask.
ReplyDeleteI always put some coconut oil into smoothies to help incorporate some healthy fats into my diet.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been able to afford to buy coconut oil yet but I want to try it. I heard it can also help with constipation and I have severe constipation. I would love to use it to bake with and cook with I have some recepies I would like to try. I already use coconut milk in baking and would love to use the oil!
ReplyDeleteI love using coconut oil as a substitute for butter and other oils in baking. Although I can't really eat any of the baking as I am on a liquid diet I like knowing that what I am feeding to other's is healthier.
ReplyDeleteI don't just use coconut for myself, along with the healthy benefits that coconut oil offers , it's even great for my dogs..they get a teaspoon a day to help there troublesome GI track and gives such a shine coat!! i would LOVE to try Barlean's brand coconut oil, all others are so high in price these day..i put a little extra $ aside to make sure I have it in the house some how!!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try to make a Chocolate cake with it instead of using the olive oil I do now
ReplyDeleteI like to add coconut oil to smoothies or use it in baking.
ReplyDeleteI use coconut oil to moisturize, use as a hair conditioner.
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