what do you use coconut oil for?

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  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,281 Member
    Therealobi1 wrote: »
    I use it for my hair. Mix it up with other oils
    Never thought about cooking with it

    ^
    This. My hairdresser suggested it. Works great, and it's the cheapest hair product I've ever bought.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    I use it to oil my coconuts.
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    sijomial wrote: »
    I use it to oil my coconuts.

    :*
  • JetJaguar
    JetJaguar Posts: 801 Member
    Popcorn. I know it's probably the absolute worst way to prepare it, but it's how to get authentic, old-school movie theatre popcorn flavor from a time before they switched to artificial "butter-flavoured topping". Pop in coconut oil and then use real butter and popcorn salt (it's much finer grained than table salt and coats the popcorn differently).
  • dskesse
    dskesse Posts: 2 Member
    I make low carb dark chocolate with coconut oil
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,207 Member
    dskesse wrote: »
    I make low carb dark chocolate with coconut oil

    What are the macros on that? High cocoa dark chocolate tends to be pretty low carb in any event
  • Rosie_McA
    Rosie_McA Posts: 256 Member
    Perfect for stir fries.
  • litoria
    litoria Posts: 239 Member
    It's great for dry skin and as a leave in hair conditioner...but the dietary benefits widely espoused lack evidence and are mostly marketing. I believe the peer reviewed literature suggests it's just another source of saturated fat and therefore best avoided
  • abs1970
    abs1970 Posts: 235 Member
    I use it for cooking, but I've also been told to add to my protein shake to increase calories.
    Oh and for you females out there...... it's the best way to remove waterproof mascara! :)
  • cmtigger
    cmtigger Posts: 1,450 Member
    JetJaguar wrote: »
    Popcorn. I know it's probably the absolute worst way to prepare it, but it's how to get authentic, old-school movie theatre popcorn flavor from a time before they switched to artificial "butter-flavoured topping". Pop in coconut oil and then use real butter and popcorn salt (it's much finer grained than table salt and coats the popcorn differently).

    As long as it's in moderation and not hydrogenated coconut oil it's fine. I agree, it's one of my favorite ways to cook popcorn too.

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