Virgin Coconut Oil

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lynniejones
lynniejones Posts: 1,291 Member
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Does anyone use this? Any thoughts? I know there is a debate because it is a saturated fat, but it is supposed to have many healthful benefits. I'd like to hear other peoples opinions.

Lynnie

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  • lynniejones
    lynniejones Posts: 1,291 Member
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    Does anyone use this? Any thoughts? I know there is a debate because it is a saturated fat, but it is supposed to have many healthful benefits. I'd like to hear other peoples opinions.

    Lynnie
  • cerfin
    cerfin Posts: 41
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    I use it a a facial moisturizer before my sunscreen. Sometimes I cook with it too.
  • kendallalissa
    kendallalissa Posts: 249
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    I looked it up: http://www.naturalhealthweb.com/articles/vandenbrekel1.html I'm glad I did, as I heard negative things about it and, after reading this, learned that it actually does have some benefits. I myself will still use olive oil for cooking, however.

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  • chipper15173
    chipper15173 Posts: 3,981 Member
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    i use it for cooking sometimes. food does taste different. we like it. it doesn't taste greasy at all. the food doesn't soak up any grease. tonight i will use it to cook my porkchops in.
  • psyknife
    psyknife Posts: 487 Member
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    It's ok in moderation.
    I like using it when cooking fish, because it kinda leaves it with a buttery taste w/o using any butter :)
  • keiko
    keiko Posts: 2,919 Member
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    Anyone using it for popcorn. I usually (just finished making some for DD & her BF) use white kernels, canola and put butter on it. If the coconut oil had a good flavor maybe I'd skip the butter.
  • lynniejones
    lynniejones Posts: 1,291 Member
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    Anyone using it for popcorn. I usually (just finished making some for DD & her BF) use white kernels, canola and put butter on it. If the coconut oil had a good flavor maybe I'd skip the butter.
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    I think it has a definite flavor of coconut, kind of sweet. I have been stirring a little into my morning oatmeal because I eat such a low fat diet (mostly fruits, veggies, fish, whole grains, a few nuts) that I think I actually have to add fat to something.

    Lynnie

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