what do you use coconut oil for?

girlwithcurls2

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

I use it to oil my coconuts.

L1zardQueen

sijomial wrote: »

I use it to oil my coconuts.

JetJaguar

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

I make low carb dark chocolate with coconut oil

Alatariel75

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

Perfect for stir fries.

litoria

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

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

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.