In case you haven’t heard yet… I’m doing a 7 day fast, not an absolute fast but a “Saturated Fat” Fast. My main ‘fuel’ has been coconut oil but I have eaten some ghee (clarified butter) as well. The main reason I am eating Coconut Oil is for fuel… so my body will not as much muscle to energy. In other words, I am attempting to preserve my muscular strength.
You can read why I did this and see summary numbers for each day on this post, “7 Day Fast”
I don’t want to make this post to justify saturated fats, it would run too long. However you can read this post on why saturated fats are good, “Primal Guide to Saturated Fats “.
Today is Day 4 of my fast… eating only coconut oil and a little Ghee … below are pictures of my typical “meal”. :)
The picture below is of my favorite coffee mug. I swear…coffee just tastes better in this mug.
Below is the ‘back side’ and I agree with Mr. Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson must be someone famous… for them to place his quote on this coffee mug. :)
If you have never see “Coconut Oil” … it truly is the ‘nectar of the gods’. At room temperature it is solid (see below) but as you can see, in just a moment over a mug of hot coffee it’s beginning to melt.
Coconut Oil is almost ALL saturated fats … it is a GREAT fuel for the body and is very nutritious and satiating. …. a winning combination when following a restrictive diet/fast.
In the last picture below, you can see the cup of coffee … with the sheen of coconut oil on the surface… hmmmm good!!!
An added bonus … you don’t need to buy chapstick … your lips are well lubricated. :))
This is all I’ve eaten now for 4 full days now … if I become hungry, I eat coconut oil or drink coffee with it. I also drink water frequently…and I stay sated most of the time.
Again, you can read why I fasted and see summary numbers for each day on this post, “7 Day Fast”
** NOTE: for some, coffee may cause your blood sugar to rise. I have never found that to be the case when eating normally.
My Blood Sugar does rise slightly when I drink coffee with saturated fats.
As with ALL things… your mileage may vary … so test, test, test. :)
Here is my Diabetes Warrior Info:
My Diabetes Meal Plan ( a true diabetes diet, not like most of those promoted by American Diabetes Association)
Related posts:
Coconut milk which is coconut oil emulsified with water should mix better with coffee than coconut oil.
There are a couple of ketogenic amino acids that could be compatible with a fast, leucine and lysine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketogenic_amino_acid
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