The origins of both the Democratic symbol, the donkey, and the Republican elephant come from Thomas Nast, German-born political cartoonist whose drawings also modernized the image of Santa Claus and Uncle Sam.
Coconut Oil Nutrition. One tablespoon of coconut oil contains 121 calories and 14 grams of total fat. Of the oil's total fat, more than 12 grams come from saturated fat; the remainder is comprised of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat.
Use the following guidelines to determine how much oil to consume before each meal: 90-130 lbs, use 1 TBL coconut oil before each meal for a total of 3 TBL per day. 131-180 lbs, use 1.5 TBL coconut oil before each meal for a total of 4.5 TBL per day. Over 180 lbs, use 2 TBL coconut oil before each meal for a total of 6 TBL per day. Alternatively, you can simply eat the coconut oil and let it liquify in your mouth for a few seconds before swallowing.