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An answer to a fellow fatsecret comrade about my thoughts on olive oil vs coconut oil:
"Lets see, here is what I know about coconut oil:
It is a medium chain triglyceride. So closer to 8 to 10 carbons long, versus idk, I guess longer than 10-12 carbons.
It is a saturated fat, so the carbon chain is bound on all sides by hydrogen atoms. So a single carbon atom has 4 bonds right; thus, 2 of those bonds would be taken up by bonding to two adjacent carbons, while the remainder are 2 hydrogens. Or 1 bond to carbon, 3 bonds to hydrogen. The point being: these are single bonds. not double bonds. Because they are single bonds (saturated), MCTs are easier for the body to metabolize.
So coconut oil is saturated, its easier for body to metabolize (technically "catabolize" because you are breaking down). Thus, you can get energy from it faster.
Unsaturated fats, like olive oil, have at minimum, 1 double bond. So typically, two carbon atoms have 2 bonds between them, rather than a single.
These bonds are stronger. And take more energy for your body to catabolize --> break down into usable energy.
That would be one advantage of coconut oil over olive oil, but only IF you are eating the oil to get quicker energy!
Alternatively, olive oil is good too, for all the reasons you've probably heard. Another benefit of olive oil over coconut oil is: because it is unsaturated (double bonds) it would take more energy for your body to break down -- meaning this is a "thermic" food. Heat/energy has to go into breaking it down to more energy. High thermic foods can actually be good for burning more calories...probably why if you've heard "eat fat to lose fat". This would be a reason. It takes energy, more energy to burn fat. More energy than burning carbs or protein.
I would encourage eating both because they are healthier than polyunsaturated fats(multiple double bonds, so your body might build them up faster than they can break down: hence they "pack on" more..I think)
I like the taste of both. I like using both on my skin instead of lotion. No additives. Your skin is the largest organ, it absorbs, chemicals in lotions/soaps can potentially absorb into your system...blah blah blah Smile
Long explanation.
Oh, and I haven't been eating whey protein long enough to tell if it would make me constipated. I would vote that the constipation would be resulting more from dehydration than anything!
I also think eating more healthy (non-polyunsaturated) fats helps to soften stool. because you know...excess fat could/would also be excreted in your stool if your body doesn't need it! Food for thought...or for s##ts! Lol"
Diet Calendar Entries for 06 November 2013:
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2079 kcal
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Fat: 112.63g | Prot: 99.27g | Carb: 174.30g.
Breakfast: Organic Valley Organic Brown Eggs (Medium), Trader Joe's Unsalted Organic Butter, Trader Joe's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Vitamin Shoppe Spirulina, Designer Whey French Vanilla Protein Powder, Trader Joe's Organic Raw Honey, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Original Unsweetened Non-Dairy Beverage, Oatmeal. Lunch: Pears, Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Bragg Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cooked Brussels Sprouts (Fat Added in Cooking), Ground Beef (Cooked), Baby Spinach. Dinner: White Bean Kale Turkey Stick Combo, Zevia Black Cherry. Snacks/Other: Trader Joe's Inside Out Carrot Cake Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookie (Home Recipe or Purchased), International Delight Salted Caramel Mocha Coffee Creamer, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds). more...
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2685 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Weight Training (moderate) - 1 hour, Standing - 3 hours and 30 minutes, Shopping - 45 minutes, Resting - 6 hours and 39 minutes, Sleeping - 6 hours, Desk Work - 5 hours and 42 minutes, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 24 minutes. more...
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