tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837092642879769059.post1930139580853511826..comments2023-10-19T06:38:07.951-04:00Comments on Lisa Tsakos, RHN: Kale chips with turmeric recipeLisa Tsakoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14993754621843320365noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837092642879769059.post-67003904794672507642014-03-05T12:45:06.841-05:002014-03-05T12:45:06.841-05:00You aren't the only one with that concern, Mel...You aren't the only one with that concern, Melissa! Coconut oil is 65% sat fat. Firstly, research conducted over the past decade has failed to prove that sat fats are a significant factor in cardiovascular disease; in fact, the idea is now considered controversial (good luck convincing Murray). The popular Paleo diet has a lot to do with the current interest in grass-fed beef and high-fat dairy... so it seems that sat fats are back (and now carbs are the problem). Secondly, coconut oil's lauric acid is anti-inflammatory, and some research indicates that it can help reduce inflammation in the arteries. Regardless of the research and trends, my opinion is that it's perfectly safe to use good quality coconut oil in place of other vegetable oils when cooking with high heat and in baking (and on kale chips). As for those who add a couple of tablespoons to their morning smoothies, good luck to them. Only time will tell whether or not that's a good idea! Lisa Tsakoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14993754621843320365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2837092642879769059.post-85238330801255594842014-03-04T09:20:01.226-05:002014-03-04T09:20:01.226-05:00OK, so here is my constant dilemma...I know that c...OK, so here is my constant dilemma...I know that coconut oil has many benefits...however, it's saturated fat content cannot be disputed. I'm not concerned about the 1 TBSP this recipe call for, but many of my vegan baking recipes call for 1/2 cup +++. Thoughts?? Melissa Berallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098938662469764328noreply@blogger.com