Coconut oil

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  • asizesix
    asizesix Posts: 131 Member
    i use it as moisturizer, in my hair as a leave-in conditioner, for frying....pretty much anywhere you could use regular oil!
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    I cook with it a lot, put it in my coffee every morning (google bulletproof coffee for that recipe), use it in place of butter sometimes (love it on sweet potatoes with a bit of cinnamon), use it on my skin regularly, and sometimes in the ends of my hair. Great stuff!
  • emmymcq
    emmymcq Posts: 278 Member
    Tonight for dinner I sautéed a flounder filet in a tbs of coconut oil with some fresh pineapple. So yummy!
  • DawnEH612
    DawnEH612 Posts: 574 Member
    Coconut oil has medium-chain fatty acids (omega-3s). I use it in baking (substituting butter), face cleanser, moisturizer (skin and hair), pretty much anything. It tastes amazing on its own, but really boosts a smoothie. People are scared of fat, but healthy fats like omega-3s help in brain function, control of cholesterol levels, appetite control, and blood sugar control.

    If you've heard horror stories about coconut oil and its high fat content in the past, most of those studies are referring to hydrolyzed versions of coconut oil. Any hydrolyzed oil is unhealthy because it produces trans fats that are not natural to the oil.
    ????????????good post.
    Read up on them.. http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/article10612.htm
    http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-915-MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCTs).aspx?activeIngredientId=915&activeIngredientName=MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCTs)
    Coconut l is good stuff. I use it on my dry hands and face... Works gat, absorbs quickly. Cooking with it is awesome. I am planning on making my own deoderant with it mixed with corn startch and essstntial oils... Its supposed to work wonders accrding to pinterest touts!
  • dukesangel
    dukesangel Posts: 45 Member
    I use it in all of my bread recipes. It helps the bread keep longer than butter.

    I also use it to condition my saddle and reins. The leather LOVES it.
  • Aross83
    Aross83 Posts: 936 Member
    Bump.. been reading many uses of it on my own..
  • kseg611
    kseg611 Posts: 1
    I use it for anything and everything! I use it as a facial cleanser, moisturizer, oil-pulling, in my hot tea and even for my dog! She goes crazy for it and it's great for her as well!
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    love to smear that all over my body.
  • GlassslippersAndFairyDust
    GlassslippersAndFairyDust Posts: 518 Member
    http://wellnessmama.com/5734/101-uses-for-coconut-oil/
  • Flowers4Julia
    Flowers4Julia Posts: 521 Member
    Coconut oil has medium-chain fatty acids (omega-3s). I use it in baking (substituting butter), face cleanser, moisturizer (skin and hair), pretty much anything. It tastes amazing on its own, but really boosts a smoothie. People are scared of fat, but healthy fats like omega-3s help in brain function, control of cholesterol levels, appetite control, and blood sugar control.

    If you've heard horror stories about coconut oil and its high fat content in the past, most of those studies are referring to hydrolyzed versions of coconut oil. Any hydrolyzed oil is unhealthy because it produces trans fats that are not natural to the oil.

    This!

    And I put it in my coffee as well as cook with it. Very healthy fat :bigsmile:
  • RM10003
    RM10003 Posts: 316 Member
    I use it when I'm cooking Indian food and in some baking (adds a nice little bit of coconut flavor to my baked oatmeal). As others have noted it's great for popping corn in--I recently found a coconut kettle corn recipe that involves throwing a little bit of brown raw sugar and salt on corn popped in coconut oil, and it was really good.
  • theologynerd
    theologynerd Posts: 264 Member
    I love using it in place of cream cheese when I eat bagels. I had made a bagel one day without realizing we were out of cream cheese, so tried the coconut oil and loved it! My kids also love it in place of butter on their waffles. My husband puts it in his coffee every morning since he likes to do Intermittent Fasting and the coconut oil gives him some good fat to tide him over until evening.
  • RandiLandCHANGED
    RandiLandCHANGED Posts: 630 Member
    I use it in place of butter or oil when frying things and in certain cookie recipes, especially gluten free. I also use it in my hair and on my skin.
  • kittenbobitten
    kittenbobitten Posts: 199 Member
    BUMP for my friends thinking about using coconut oil or looking for more uses for their coconut oil!
  • emmymcq
    emmymcq Posts: 278 Member
    Since using coconut oil daily (usually 2 tbs per day), I have tons more energy, my hair and skin look nicer and I even think my shape is changing, even though I've been maintaining my weight. My waist feels slimmer. For me, this stuff is essential. I'm a believer!
  • autumnk921
    autumnk921 Posts: 1,374 Member
    Bumping to keep for reference on all of the great sites listed here. Thanks !! :happy:
  • Hopelessone
    Hopelessone Posts: 270 Member
    Bump!! Thanks everyone
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    It's great as an edible personal lubricant and massage oil...
  • dprada89
    dprada89 Posts: 9
    As everyone has mentioned is good to replace normal oil and butter!! :smile:
  • RandiLandCHANGED
    RandiLandCHANGED Posts: 630 Member
    It's great as an edible personal lubricant and massage oil...

    Too hard to log :laugh:
  • Bxgell2
    Bxgell2 Posts: 30
    I use it to make granola - a whole lot less sugar and oil, no chemicals and the coconut oil gives it the perfect flavor...
  • brilynn79
    brilynn79 Posts: 86 Member
    I love using it as a moisturizer on my face and legs...I love to melt some in my chocolate oatmeal- so good...It makes amazing popcorn, it works well for sauteing.

    I used it make brownies once, but it was a little too overpowering imo.
  • pobalita
    pobalita Posts: 741 Member
    It's the best eye makeup remover ever.
  • angelapm
    angelapm Posts: 3 Member
    Mixed into oatmeal
    Mixed into quinoa
    Hair conditioner
    Skin conditioner
    Lots of uses!

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