Coconut Oil...who uses it & why?

bekdavis

what are the benefits of using Coconut oil?
How do you use it?

victoria090

I use it as a hair mask and has done wonders. Just make sure you get pure with no additives

Nic620

I add a bit to my coffee!

Silver_Star

Mostly cultural...im originally from India...we use it to cook with and to slather generously on our skin and hair...Indian women have strong thick hair as a result

its used on practically everything!! babies, men, women, you name it! :laugh:
it doesnt leave a greasy feeling on the skin.

AlabasterVerve

The main benefit is it's not a manufactured seed oil -- even if it has zero health benefits it's worthwhile just because of that in my opinion. Because it's a saturated fat it's suitable for cooking so that's what I use it for.

raiderzara

A lot of Primal/Paleo eaters use coconut oil as their preferred oil for cooking and baking due to it's high smoke point And also because the fatty acids are medium chain versus long chain (medium chain is more easily broken down by the body for use as energy). Here is some more information concerning health benefits of coconut oil:

http://www.lifescript.com/food/articles/t/the_benefits_of_coconut_oil.aspx?gclid=CKmlv7fD_bQCFaN_QgodlUwATg&trans=1&du=1&ef_id=UKQv4QAAD@3izK6i:20130123032314:s

Karvro

I've seen some recipes on Pinterest for use in baking. You have to warm the oil first, though, since it's solid.

Nauti_Buoy

I'll put a little coconut oil in a skillet and the smash some bananas into patties and fry them that was pretty freakin tasty and the fats are healthier. I also add coconut oil into a pan and throw in asparagus, red bell pepper, spinach leaves, and portabella mushrooms and toss it around until the asparagus is the right texture. The coconut takes away the bitterness of the asparagus adding a little sweetness

Nauti_Buoy

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Allyice

It's processed quickly by the liver and is burned as energy not stored as fat like some other oils. It's great for giving you a boost of energy and is great for your immune system. I also mix it with sugar and use it as a body scrub, it leaves your skin feeling and smelling beautiful!

evnevelle

I use organic extra virgin coconut oil. Baking, cooking, hair mask (works like a conditioner or leave-in conditioner), make-up remover, moisturizer.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

what are the benefits of using Coconut oil?
How do you use it?

I use it for just about everything..........

Off the top of my head, our personal uses are:

Cooking, sauteeing and baking
Put in my coffee
Cleanse and moisturize my face and moisturize my body after a shower
Hair Conditioner
Use it to make toothpaste, deodorant and use it to shave
Use it to help cure colds and other viruses. It is antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral.

It also clears up hair bumps (like after my husband shaves), clears up acne and eczema.


This is just a small part of the uses for coconut oil.

vanguardfitness

Cooking mostly. Leaves a nice flavor when you sauté vegetables

altinker

It's supposed to be super healthy for you, and there is a lot of info on the internet about it. I read somewhere that farmers wanted to fatten up their cattle, so they tried to feed them coconut oil because it is high in saturated fat. Instead of gaining weight, the cows got lean.

I like to use it to make pancakes, french toast, any baked goods. I love coconut, and it provides a delicious flavor to sweet foods. I have also added a bit to hot steel cut oatmeal. I prefer coconut milk with meats.

Some people also use it for oil pulling for dental health.

There is a lot of good info out there about it.

brower47

Can you buy it in a regular grocery store? Or do you need to go to a specialty store. If so, what section is it normally found in. I'm curious to try it.

But the comment about it only being used for energy and not turning to fat... it will turn to fat if you use expend less energy than you eat calorie wise. Otherwise, great thread with lots of interesting ideas.

jaywood58

I use it mainly for cooking. Tonight i spread a little on my Kellogg's nutri-grain bar. Yummy

dawnna76

Love coconut oil, use it for lists of things, food and beauty wise. A word of caution as a facial mosturizer however. If your prone to acne and clogged pores do not use coconut oil on your face as its comedogenic, meaning it is Lilly to produce or aggravate acne

stealthSLOTH

Higher smoking temperature than olive oil. I like making stove top popcorn w/ coconut oil.

brower47

It's supposed to be super healthy for you, and there is a lot of info on the internet about it. I read somewhere that farmers wanted to fatten up their cattle, so they tried to feed them coconut oil because it is high in saturated fat. Instead of gaining weight, the cows got lean.

I like to use it to make pancakes, french toast, any baked goods. I love coconut, and it provides a delicious flavor to sweet foods. I have also added a bit to hot steel cut oatmeal. I prefer coconut milk with meats.

Some people also use it for oil pulling for dental health.

There is a lot of good info out there about it.

If you give cows any type of oil, it won't fatten them up because their herbivorous systems can't process it properly. I bet those cows had the worst case of diarrhea of their lives (and the resulting dehydration certainly made them look leaner I'm sure). But it might have made their hides nice and shiny.

ClaireTrev

It's SOOOO yummy!

Great as a cooking oil, in sweets and in smoothies. It's often touted as speeding up your metabolism and keeping some nasties, like candida, away. I don't know if thats true or not, but I have found that my skin is a lot less dry since I added it to my diet. Just remember that even though it's marketed as a health food it is still oil... so don't overdo it! I say this because I know I find it irrisistable sometimes haha.

pamperedhen

what are the benefits of using Coconut oil?
How do you use it?

I use it for just about everything..........

Off the top of my head, our personal uses are:

Cooking, sauteeing and baking
Put in my coffee
Cleanse and moisturize my face and moisturize my body after a shower
Hair Conditioner
Use it to make toothpaste, deodorant and use it to shave
Use it to help cure colds and other viruses. It is antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral.

It also clears up hair bumps (like after my husband shaves), clears up acne and eczema.


This is just a small part of the uses for coconut oil.

^ This... Plus I make homemade soap with it!:drinker:

aross001

I like the taste, and the way it smells. I started using it because someone who I trust told me to!

isa5417

I purchased it from Walmart

jess393

Cooking and skin care! I just read an article that says it's great for the red annoying bumps on the backs of a lot of peoples arms, helps get rid of it. I need to try it as a hair mask, as mentioned above, though. That sounds wonderful!

PrimalSiren

A lot of Primal/Paleo eaters use coconut oil as their preferred oil for cooking and baking due to it's high smoke point And also because the fatty acids are medium chain versus long chain (medium chain is more easily broken down by the body for use as energy). Here is some more information concerning health benefits of coconut oil:

http://www.lifescript.com/food/articles/t/the_benefits_of_coconut_oil.aspx?gclid=CKmlv7fD_bQCFaN_QgodlUwATg&trans=1&du=1&ef_id=UKQv4QAAD@3izK6i:20130123032314:s

^^this. Also I add it to my tea in the morning to get the extra fat, since most of my calories come from fat it helps; and tastes amazing in my peppermint tea. I also use it as a hair moisturizer and as a replacement for lotion, but not on my face. It works as a natural deodorant too.

bluebird321

cooking and I drizzle it on veggies, so they taste better.

Christygogo

I mix it with sugar, body scrub. Lol, I don't think that's what you meant though.

mcjabber

Can you buy it in a regular grocery store? Or do you need to go to a specialty store. If so, what section is it normally found in. I'm curious to try it.

Where I live (Los Angeles) you can get it at any old grocery store in the baking section, usually on the bottom shelf since it's not SUPER popular yet.

I also use it for everything, and I actually like that it's solid until it melts in the pan (or on my skin. Or in my hair. Etc). I find it easier to manage the portion, actually, with a spoon, instead of pouring an oil. It pretty much makes everything taste good.

Honestly... I could pretty much eat it plain.

brower47

Can you buy it in a regular grocery store? Or do you need to go to a specialty store. If so, what section is it normally found in. I'm curious to try it.

Where I live (Los Angeles) you can get it at any old grocery store in the baking section, usually on the bottom shelf since it's not SUPER popular yet.

I also use it for everything, and I actually like that it's solid until it melts in the pan (or on my skin. Or in my hair. Etc). I find it easier to manage the portion, actually, with a spoon, instead of pouring an oil. It pretty much makes everything taste good.

Honestly... I could pretty much eat it plain.

Thanks!

ColoradoJojo

Gluten free baking primarily, because gluten free breads cake and other bake goods require it in many recipes, the oil helps the bread cupcake or pastry stay moist. People with Celiac disease also turn to this because it less likely to be contaminated during processing.

Also I wanted to add this is a main ingredient for dairy free butter, and dairy free products, vegan butter, as well as some vegan non dairy cheese.

ColoradoJojo

They have it at Costco (industrial size) and I seen it at Walmart tonight in peanut butter size jar.