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Source for coconut oil - nothing online seems better than local Whole Foods
A friend, who is a cooking school graduate, told me when she was
experimenting a lot with coconut oil in recipes for her diabetic daughter, she would buy it online in quantity. I cannot find a less expensive source of extra-virgin, organic coconut oil than what I get at my local Whole Foods Market, which a 14 fl. oz. jar (414 ml), that I'm guessing weighs about a pound, costs $6.99. Even buying the stuff in quantity online doesn't seem less expensive. Anyone else a big coconut oil fan and care to share an online source? FWIW, we have read about the health benefits of coconut oil and I've been eating a few tablespoons of the stuff every day for the last year or so - has worked very well for me, and it was the first winter I can remember during which I didn't get a cold. -S- |
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Source for coconut oil - nothing online seems better than local Whole Foods
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"Steve Freides" > wrote: > A friend, who is a cooking school graduate, told me when she was > experimenting a lot with coconut oil in recipes for her diabetic > daughter, she would buy it online in quantity. I cannot find a less > expensive source of extra-virgin, organic coconut oil than what I get at > my local Whole Foods Market, which a 14 fl. oz. jar (414 ml), that I'm > guessing weighs about a pound, costs $6.99. Even buying the stuff in > quantity online doesn't seem less expensive. > > Anyone else a big coconut oil fan and care to share an online source? > > FWIW, we have read about the health benefits of coconut oil and I've > been eating a few tablespoons of the stuff every day for the last year > or so - has worked very well for me, and it was the first winter I can > remember during which I didn't get a cold. > > -S- Try Lou Ana brand. I can get it locally and it's less expensive than Olive Oil. It's supposed to be good for senile dementia too so I'm back to trying it on dad. -- Peace! Om Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet> *Only Irish *coffee provides in a single glass all four *essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar *and fat. --Alex Levine |
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Source for coconut oil - nothing online seems better than local Whole Foods
On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 10:17:49 -0400, "Steve Freides" >
wrote: >A friend, who is a cooking school graduate, told me when she was >experimenting a lot with coconut oil in recipes for her diabetic >daughter, she would buy it online in quantity. I cannot find a less >expensive source of extra-virgin, organic coconut oil than what I get at >my local Whole Foods Market, which a 14 fl. oz. jar (414 ml), that I'm >guessing weighs about a pound, costs $6.99. Even buying the stuff in >quantity online doesn't seem less expensive. > >Anyone else a big coconut oil fan and care to share an online source? > >FWIW, we have read about the health benefits of coconut oil and I've >been eating a few tablespoons of the stuff every day for the last year >or so - has worked very well for me, and it was the first winter I can >remember during which I didn't get a cold. $10.25/qt: http://www.amazon.com/Coconut-Presse...758426&sr=1-44 |
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Source for coconut oil - nothing online seems better than local Whole Foods
On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 10:17:49 -0400, Steve Freides wrote:
> A friend, who is a cooking school graduate, told me when she was > experimenting a lot with coconut oil in recipes for her diabetic > daughter, she would buy it online in quantity. I cannot find a less > expensive source of extra-virgin, organic coconut oil than what I get at > my local Whole Foods Market, which a 14 fl. oz. jar (414 ml), that I'm > guessing weighs about a pound, costs $6.99. Even buying the stuff in > quantity online doesn't seem less expensive. > > Anyone else a big coconut oil fan and care to share an online source? > > FWIW, we have read about the health benefits of coconut oil and I've > been eating a few tablespoons of the stuff every day for the last year > or so - has worked very well for me, and it was the first winter I can > remember during which I didn't get a cold. I have Mark killfiled, but if he hasn't stopped by yet, expect him to be here soon armed with a virtual briefcase full of "scientific" reports on the Evils of Coconut Oil. -sw |
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Source for coconut oil - nothing online seems better than localWhole Foods
Steve Freides wrote:
> A friend, who is a cooking school graduate, told me when she was > experimenting a lot with coconut oil in recipes for her diabetic > daughter, she would buy it online in quantity. I cannot find a less > expensive source of extra-virgin, organic coconut oil than what I get at > my local Whole Foods Market, which a 14 fl. oz. jar (414 ml), that I'm > guessing weighs about a pound, costs $6.99. Even buying the stuff in > quantity online doesn't seem less expensive. > > Anyone else a big coconut oil fan and care to share an online source? > > FWIW, we have read about the health benefits of coconut oil and I've > been eating a few tablespoons of the stuff every day for the last year > or so - has worked very well for me, and it was the first winter I can > remember during which I didn't get a cold. > > -S- > > I buy LouAna brand at the local supermarket. It's next to the shortening. Bob |
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Source for coconut oil - nothing online seems better than local Whole Foods
zxcvbob wrote:
> I buy LouAna brand at the local supermarket. It's next to the > shortening. You're the second person to mention this brand, but it's not something I've ever seen in any grocery store in my part of the world. Thanks, though. -S- |
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Source for coconut oil - nothing online seems better than local Whole Foods
Joy wrote:
> "Steve Freides" > wrote in message > ... >> A friend, who is a cooking school graduate, told me when she was >> experimenting a lot with coconut oil in recipes for her diabetic >> daughter, she would buy it online in quantity. I cannot find a less >> expensive source of extra-virgin, organic coconut oil than what I >> get at my local Whole Foods Market, which a 14 fl. oz. jar (414 ml), >> that I'm guessing weighs about a pound, costs $6.99. Even buying >> the stuff in quantity online doesn't seem less expensive. >> >> Anyone else a big coconut oil fan and care to share an online source? > > The best price for quality coconut oil I've found is at Mountain Rose > Herbs http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/buyorgan.html Last time I > ordered it was $37/gallon plus s/h. > > I've been taking it for over a year now. This was the first winter I > didn't gain weight. I did catch one cold, but it wasn't a very bad > one and it only lasted about 3 days. I like it in my homemade dark > chocolate cocoa mix--extra antioxidants. This looks like a great deal - many thanks. I would love to hear more about your homemade dark chocolate cocoa mix. I sometimes warmup up coconut oil and chocolate chips for desert, and my wife has done some experimenting with a baked desert of flaked coconut, almond flour, and chocolate. (Almonds are another staple here - again, very good for you while tasting great.) In particular, I'm curious about not only the recipe but exactly what dark chocolate cocoa you use, since there seems to be quite a wide variation of sweetness amongst different products that say they are the same percentage of chocolate solids. -S- |
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Source for coconut oil - nothing online seems better than local Whole Foods
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"Steve Freides" > wrote: > zxcvbob wrote: > > > I buy LouAna brand at the local supermarket. It's next to the > > shortening. > > You're the second person to mention this brand, but it's not something > I've ever seen in any grocery store in my part of the world. Thanks, > though. > > -S- I forget where you live Steve. I find it in the regular cooking oil section, next to the Olive Oil. It's in plastic jars, not in bottles. It may be there and you've simply not noted it. :-) I never saw it either until I went looking for it: <http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lou-Ana-Al...1.5-fl-oz/1044 8863> Evidently even Wal-mart carries it. :-) -- Peace! Om Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet> *Only Irish *coffee provides in a single glass all four *essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar *and fat. --Alex Levine |
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Source for coconut oil - nothing online seems better than local Whole Foods
Omelet wrote:
> In article >, > "Steve Freides" > wrote: > >> zxcvbob wrote: >> >>> I buy LouAna brand at the local supermarket. It's next to the >>> shortening. >> >> You're the second person to mention this brand, but it's not >> something I've ever seen in any grocery store in my part of the >> world. Thanks, though. >> >> -S- > > I forget where you live Steve. Northern NJ, just outside of NYC. > I find it in the regular cooking oil section, next to the Olive Oil. > It's in plastic jars, not in bottles. It may be there and you've > simply not noted it. :-) I never saw it either until I went looking > for it: > > <http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lou-Ana-Al...1.5-fl-oz/1044 > 8863> > > Evidently even Wal-mart carries it. :-) There actually is not a WalMart nearby, a fact for which I'm thankful. There is a K-Mart, but at this point in my life, I'd say I go there maybe once every few years, if that. I don't get to the regular grocery store much, either, which for me is the local Stop 'N' Shop. We have a somewhat fancy grocery store, Kings, where I find my refined coconut oil (used when I don't want any coconut flavor), but again that's about all I buy there. Most of my shopping is split between Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. FWIW, the Stop 'N' Shop _used_ to carry refined coconut oil, but they stopped maybe a year ago - I asked, and the person there confirmed that they'd just decided not to carry it any longer. The link Joy posted also has refined coconut oil, so I will probably buy both at the same time from them. The price for Whole Food's own brand, called 365, for organic, virgin coconut oil is pretty good at $7 for a pint jar, but Joy's link will be cheaper still and I'm sure it will be as good or better. -S- |
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Source for coconut oil - nothing online seems better than local Whole Foods
In article >,
"Steve Freides" > wrote: > > I forget where you live Steve. > > Northern NJ, just outside of NYC. Might want to talk to Sheldon. He lives in that area and is quite the foodie. > > > I find it in the regular cooking oil section, next to the Olive Oil. > > It's in plastic jars, not in bottles. It may be there and you've > > simply not noted it. :-) I never saw it either until I went looking > > for it: > > > > <http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lou-Ana-Al...1.5-fl-oz/1044 > > 8863> > > > > Evidently even Wal-mart carries it. :-) > > There actually is not a WalMart nearby, a fact for which I'm thankful. > There is a K-Mart, but at this point in my life, I'd say I go there > maybe once every few years, if that. I don't get to the regular grocery > store much, either, which for me is the local Stop 'N' Shop. We have a > somewhat fancy grocery store, Kings, where I find my refined coconut oil > (used when I don't want any coconut flavor), but again that's about all > I buy there. Most of my shopping is split between Trader Joe's and > Whole Foods. FWIW, the Stop 'N' Shop _used_ to carry refined coconut > oil, but they stopped maybe a year ago - I asked, and the person there > confirmed that they'd just decided not to carry it any longer. > > The link Joy posted also has refined coconut oil, so I will probably buy > both at the same time from them. > > The price for Whole Food's own brand, called 365, for organic, virgin > coconut oil is pretty good at $7 for a pint jar, but Joy's link will be > cheaper still and I'm sure it will be as good or better. > > -S- Ok, well, good hunting then! If the price is high enough, mail order could be an option. My gmail works... -- Peace! Om Web Albums: <http://picasaweb.google.com/OMPOmelet> *Only Irish *coffee provides in a single glass all four *essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar *and fat. --Alex Levine |
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Source for coconut oil - nothing online seems better than local Whole Foods
On Sat, 5 Jun 2010 10:17:49 -0400, "Steve Freides" >
wrote: >A friend, who is a cooking school graduate, told me when she was >experimenting a lot with coconut oil in recipes for her diabetic >daughter, she would buy it online in quantity. I cannot find a less >expensive source of extra-virgin, organic coconut oil than what I get at >my local Whole Foods Market, which a 14 fl. oz. jar (414 ml), that I'm >guessing weighs about a pound, costs $6.99. Even buying the stuff in >quantity online doesn't seem less expensive. > >Anyone else a big coconut oil fan and care to share an online source? > >FWIW, we have read about the health benefits of coconut oil and I've >been eating a few tablespoons of the stuff every day for the last year >or so - has worked very well for me, and it was the first winter I can >remember during which I didn't get a cold. Been using coconut oil for many years, however, being in Australia, not much point in suggesting to you where to buy it. That said, I normally buy this brand: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/contact.htm which presumably you should be able to order. One thing to be aware of - there can be a vast difference in the quality between brands. Even though most all will say they are extra virgin and organic, the way the oil is extracted and processed can make a big difference. If you're going to buy solely on price, you might just be short-changing yourself... |
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