Coconut oil

[2babutterfly 483]

I read a lot about the benefits of coconut oil both internally and externally. Just wondering if anyone uses it and how? Have you been able to notice a difference?

Thanks!

[Healthy_life2 8,327]

@@2babutterfly

Its so funny, 101 uses for coconut oil.

Studies have found it is helping with dementia.

It has a high smoke point. great for stir frying. It will not burn as quickly as butter.

I mix it with turbinado large grain sugar to exfoliate my skin in the shower. The moisture is fantastic.

[OKCPirate 5,323]

I agree with as moisturizer, also when warmed becomes fantastic massage oil, and when mixed with epson salts will work better than a walk on beach or pummis stone for softening feet. But I do most of my cooking with it now. But I will warn it splatters more than olive oil and it's highly flammable if you have a gas stove.

[pink dahlia 2,513]

I haven't cooked with it yet , but I love it as a moisturizer for any dry skin , use it on dry feet with a pair of cotton socks. Safe for everybody including the elderly, babies and pets ! My little dog gets a teaspoon every night, vet appproved. Its great at removing makeup too ! If you use it to moisturize your hair a little bit goes a long, long way and takes extra time to wash it out, so plan accordingly. I also love a teaspoon of it to eat, but then I love anything coconut !

[2babutterfly 483]

I got some and put it in my coffee this morning....yummy!

[o00 494]

I got some and put it in my coffee this morning....yummy!

I have heard about this. I don't drink coffee yet. If I do start someday down the line it's something I would love to try.

[gpmed 623]

I've heard about the benefits of coconut oil, but also warnings against it because of the high saturated fat content. It seems like the jury it still out, so I'm sticking with olive oil for now.

[TinyTink 268]

I've used it for years and of course I started because it was supposed to be good for weight loss. Lol. There are two kinds; the pure oil in liquid form, and a solid that spreads like butter. The oil has no flavor and the solid tastes like coconut. You can use either for any purpose if you melt the solid. I happily use them both as much as possible. Coconut oil is good for your hair and skin and even has mild sunblock properties. Frying with it makes foods much healthier to eat because it is a medium chain. I also use it as a carrier oil for essential oils. Gee, I sound like a commercial! It makes the best brownies.....sigh.....