You know I love me some coconut oil!
Did you know that the coconut is botanically classified as a seed. The largest known seed in existence, actually. Cool. :) (I really like useless facts)
You can eat it, use it as an all over skin moisturizer, cook with it, bake with it, spread it like buttah!
I found this amazing list of 52 uses for Coconut Oil at Delicious Obsessions.
It has the simple, the strange and the downright odd. It’s a pretty great list and there are even more uses in the comments. You should check it out.
Here is another link with hundreds of uses for this amazing stuff!
Here is another link with hundreds of uses for this amazing stuff!
I’ve tried so many different kinds of coconut oil. Some from the regular old Kroger, Trader Joe’s (of course), the fancy health food store and Amazon. Some are better than others.
Here are some things that I like to look for.
Here are some things that I like to look for.
1. You want to make sure it’s organic, if you can.
2. Choose pure, virgin or extra virgin. (they mean the same) These are made from fresh coconuts and retains the naturally occurring phytochemicals.
3. Try to find unrefined, cold-pressed and non-hydrogenated.
4. Not expeller pressed. This oil has been refined more than cold pressed.
5. It should be pure white and have a mild coconut aroma and flavor.
6. Not RBD. This means refined, bleached, deodorized. It’s made from dried coconuts.
(However, regardless of the method of processing, all coconut oils contain essentially the same amount of health promoting medium chain fatty acids. These fatty acids are very heat resistant, unlike polyunsaturated oils, and are not harmed in processing, even when high temperatures are used. So, even RBD coconut oil is considered a healthy oil. It has a clear color and a lack of any taste or smell. Some people prefer this type for all purpose cooking because it doesn’t affect the flavor, but I like the taste of virgin coconut oil.)
The biggest drawback to virgin coconut oils are that they are more expensive.
But, here’s your chance to try some out for FREE!
The biggest drawback to virgin coconut oils are that they are more expensive.
But, here’s your chance to try some out for FREE!
My all time favorite coconut oil is the Gold Label from Tropical Traditions. It just tastes the best and for the best price. They always have some great sales going on. I love it. (They have a more refined (green label) version for those that don’t like the coconut flavor.)
I also like that Tropical Traditions is committed to time-honored traditional practices (old school, baby) and that it’s benefiting families in the rural areas of the Philippines where the coconuts grow. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is still produced by hand, using the wet-milling process of extracting the oil from fresh coconuts. Independent laboratory analysis shows this to be one of the highest quality coconut oils on the market, having the highest levels of antioxidants.
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Even Dr. Oz likes it. :)
Note: If you’re allergic to coconut, chances are you’re not going to have a good experience using it. Your best bet is to just not use it to avoid any physical reactions an allergy may trigger. So sorry! That stinks!
Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
Even Dr. Oz likes it. :)
Note: If you’re allergic to coconut, chances are you’re not going to have a good experience using it. Your best bet is to just not use it to avoid any physical reactions an allergy may trigger. So sorry! That stinks!
Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
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Interesting. I never heard of putting coconut oil in coffee.
Hey Liberty! I actually do put it in my coffee every morning! I love it. Dunkin Donuts has a coconut flavor that they put in their coffee and it reminds me of that.
I spilled some on myself the other morning and it left a lovely oily mark on my dress all day! But it did come out in the wash.
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I liked and shared this on facebook. I love coconut oil and totally believe in it! I use it as moisturizer instead of lotion, i make my own deodorant with it and I recently started swishing oil using coconut oil. It’s also a great addition to homemade granola bars.
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