Coconut oil IS a healthy fat. You need …

by Rob on May 21, 2013

Comment posted on Recipe: Indian Spiced Lentil Burgers by Darlene

Coconut oil IS a healthy fat. You need some fat in your diet but the good kind. Coconut is the best for cooking. It heats to a high temperate without smoking and doesn’t go rancid.

Try not thinking about calories but what does your body need to function. It needs three things: protein (big debate but I follow about 10% which is what some experts say is all or more than you need), carbohydrates (vegetables/fruits, grains, etc – NOT breads, pasta) and fats. You need fat in your diet.

I follow this:

protein 10%
fat 10-20%
carbs – the rest

Darlene also commented

thanks – of course it’s good for you. There’s nothing in there that isn’t.
glad you enjoyed it!

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Recipe: Wheat-free Whole Grain Pancakes
Actually it’s not wheat – only wheat is wheat. Spelt is a GRAIN, and so is wheat. But spelt is not wheat. Brown rice is a grain, so is kamut, so is barley, rye and triticale. Read this for more information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_grain
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Jon, most people agree that Austin isn’t really Texas. It isn’t at all like the rest of the state and I can attest to that, having been to Austin and around it a bit. Not many people in Austin speak “Texan” with little or no accent. Hit southern Texas around Corpus Christi and regions around it and you’re in real cattle country, full on Texas towns.
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Recipe: Wheat-free Whole Grain Pancakes
well you can’t really, that sorta defeats the purpose of using whole grains, not pre-processed flour. You won’t get the same fluffy pancakes unless you go buy some whole spelt. Try it, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the results.
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Tagged as: Burgers, Curry, Healthy, Indian, Lentils, Low fat, Patties, Recipe, Spiced, Vegan, vegetarian

{ 10 comments }

1 Christina June 18, 2008 at 9:26 am: Well, this might be my favourite one yet. Of course, this is spicier then the green lentil burger which was until now my favourite. I was worried because I thought it might be too spicy but its quite nice. Put this in a spelt pita with some fresh lettuce or whatever you like and serve with fresh cukes ..you have lunch! Now you have Indian food without the fat or sauces.. Love it!
2 Darlene June 18, 2008 at 12:34 pm: glad you enjoyed it!
3 Lose weight for life June 20, 2008 at 7:44 pm: Really good recipe. You wonder if it could possibly be good for you as tastes so good. But lentils are very healthy. Winner
4 Darlene June 20, 2008 at 9:22 pm: thanks – of course it’s good for you. There’s nothing in there that isn’t.
5 Lose weight for life June 20, 2008 at 9:29 pm: What about the coconut oil? That sounds like it would be pretty high in calories. Are there any substitutes or do you think it is healthy as is?
6 Christina June 21, 2008 at 4:56 am: If you do not want to use any oil, you can use a non stick pan. They will cook well that way as well.
7 Darlene June 21, 2008 at 2:52 pm: Coconut oil IS a healthy fat. You need some fat in your diet but the good kind. Coconut is the best for cooking. It heats to a high temperate without smoking and doesn’t go rancid.

Try not thinking about calories but what does your body need to function. It needs three things: protein (big debate but I follow about 10% which is what some experts say is all or more than you need), carbohydrates (vegetables/fruits, grains, etc – NOT breads, pasta) and fats. You need fat in your diet.

I follow this:

protein 10%
fat 10-20%
carbs – the rest
8 Mr. Meltdown November 4, 2008 at 2:42 am: Now that recipe sounds so good I will buy the ingredients tonight and try it. Since I am now into healthy eating and trying to lose weight I need good stuff like this. Thanks for sharing! Oh yea I looooooooooove this blog!!

Best regards,

Mr. Meltdown
9 Terri-Lynne January 21, 2009 at 8:42 am: Hi. I was a grade ahead of Rob through school and I somehow found him on Facebook, I think. Anyways, I’ve been encouraged and challenged at the change he made in his life with the weight loss and healthy eating. I lost 50 pounds after having our 7 kids and was looking and feeling great. A few years ago though, my thyroid basically quit working and it’s been an uphill battle that I feel like I’m losing at times with keeping the weight from all coming back. My question is how does one eat differently as to maximize weight loss, but still keep the metabolism rate working? I enjoy tae bo, walking and swimming. I grind my own flour, make almost everything with that stone ground flour, use canola oil or olive oil, avoid white sugars and flours, etc., and yet I sometimes feel I’m losing the fight. What would you recommend? What should I be changing? Thanks.
10 Amy Carolyn June 19, 2010 at 6:52 am: A year ago I was diagnosed with Graves disease — an auto-immune disease where your immune system attacks your thyroid. I’ve found that focusing on my entire endocrine system through acupuncture and cranio-sacral work I am finally getting my ability to have energy and lose weight. I understand your battle and yet my focus, my investment has been on these treatments and of course embracing an anti-inflammatory diet. Good luck Terri-Lynne!