Does anyone else use extra virgin natural coconut oil?
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JollyHodgers87
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I've been adding it to my tea in the mornings (just a very small amount) to boost my metabolism and get me some good fat plus a little extra calories). How's it going for you?
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It does nothing for metabolism.
I do like it as a moisturizer on my skin.0 -
I use it on my cat's bum after he has diarrhea.0
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Yes I use it in smoothies, stir fries and lubrication too.
Do recall a gym instructor saying it would be great in a drink before the gym.0 -
Oh, that is the best for coffee ! I hate black coffee so a bit of coconut oil tops off coffee and very heathy fats!0
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Avocado is a healthy fat too. Neither boosts metabolism. Isn't there a better way to get fats than putting oil in tea?0
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There's no such thing as extra virgin coconut oil.0
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+1 for the no to the metabolism-boosting.
How does "natural" coconut oil differ from coconut oil?0 -
wstephens87 wrote: »I've been adding it to my tea in the mornings (just a very small amount) to boost my metabolism and get me some good fat plus a little extra calories). How's it going for you?
I now am up to adding 5 tablespoons to my first cup of coffee each morning.
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I cook and bake with it. I made some tripple-coconut blueberry muffins last week that were delish (coconut flour, coconut oil, and shredded coconut). Coconut oil is great for your health, but you will gain weight by eating too much of it, just like anything else. It doesn't boost metabolism.0
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i tried using it for stir-frying, but i thought i had a rancid jar. took it back and got a new jar, different brand. just as bad... stunk up the whole house, like something had gone bad. husband couldn't stand the smell of it cooking, either. i really don't understand those who use it to fry... perhaps i used too high a temperature. anyway... didn't know what to do with the jarful, so used it on my skin. amazing!! love it for my face, and for dry areas like elbows!0
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i use it with baking and stir fry. i love the flavor and the way it melts into foods, not greasy like other oils.0
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I like the taste and potential benefits and add a tablespoon to my cereal, egg whites, eggs, oats every morning.0
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serendipity520 wrote: »Oh, that is the best for coffee ! I hate black coffee so a bit of coconut oil tops off coffee and very heathy fats!
I can't handle it in coffee. I used to drink energy drinks every day and no problems. Yet coconut oil in coffee and I feel all jittery.0 -
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There's no such thing as extra virgin coconut oil.
It just means there are no additives. It's made by Spectrum Naturals and they sale it at Kroger in the food section. All natural, organic, extra virgin coconut oil. There was another brand there too that sold it but Spectrum was the least expensive, so that's the one I went with.
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wstephens87 wrote: »
The myth that coconut oil boost metabolism and make you lose weight is just as false as the one that states honey and cinnamon water will "flush fat" and boost metabolism.....
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wstephens87 wrote: »There's no such thing as extra virgin coconut oil.
It just means there are no additives. It's made by Spectrum Naturals and they sale it at Kroger in the food section. All natural, organic, extra virgin coconut oil. There was another brand there too that sold it but Spectrum was the least expensive, so that's the one I went with.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil exists. So does Virgin Olive Oil.
But in the Coconut Oil world, there is no such thing as Extra Virgin. My point was that any label claiming such is factually incorrect.
Virgin Coconut Oil is the highest you are going to get.0 -
I like it when I make curry but otherwise I'm not a fan eating it any other way.0
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