Coconut Oil: What's the real scoop on consuming coconut oil?
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The right kind of saturated fat is fine. Extra virgin coconut oil is the right kind. It goes directly to energy and warmth, not to fat. Great in winter. If you tend to feel chilly, you'll notice the difference.
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this is more for a carrier oil for massage (you can add essential oils to it)wouldn't recommend it for eating (you can Google it...not 100% sure). It has no smell to it (and probably no taste) but if you want a no taste coconut oil, I'll recommended Wilderness Family Natural.com, they have a non flavored coconut oil that I use for my frying and baking. Buying a gallon a year :) Hope it helps
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Treat this as you would butter or vegetable oil. People vary on their likes/dislikes of coconut oil, especially if it has a coconut taste. Often in cooking it tastes like butter. This blend does not have an obvious coconut taste.
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This product doesn't claim to be Organic/virgin. While it does a fantastic job of keeping my hair soft and shiney.....it clearly states on the package not to eat it. Since I use/eat Organic virgin coconut oil everyday....this small container is handy to have in the bathroom.....to use for my hair only. Just don't eat it. Other than that.....I don't think there is any difference. It doesn't have a strong coconut smell....which is nice for me.
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I have used olive oil and the popcorn tasted fine. I never used coconut oil. In my opinion, to answer your question - I'd choose olive oil as being the healthiest. I hope that helps!
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It doesn't really have much of a smell. It is an oil with a light fresh smell. If you had a blind fold on you wouldn't know it was coconut if that is what you are asking. I do not even like the taste of coconut but I can eat the oil with a spoon by its self if I am in a hurry and just want to make sure I get my daily dose.
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NO, if you want something incredible for your face and body use pure raw organic coconut oil. Test a small area first {always test before using something new}. I love it and so does my skin. The honey is the best on the market and I love it also..........on toast especially.
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I am not sure about that one. I know Coconut oil is good for your hair and dandruff though.
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Well, to add to Melissa's comment, this is just the medium chain fats of the coconut, not the long chain ones that we associate with the clumping/solidifying action in cooler temperatures. Animal fats are mostly Long chain. Coconut oil is about 60% MCT, and 30% Long and a few short. So the difference in slurping. Well, coconut oil slurps just as easily as MCT, however because of the LCT in coconut oil, it will feel particularly fatty on the lips and tongue and harder to "clean off" with swallowing. MCT has a texture more watery than coconut oil, so it's lighter tasting and cleans off the tongue easier. In fact in a mixed shake, it's undetectable. When you slurp down your MCT you will get the benefit of an energy source that doesn't have to be digested with bile before it can be used, so many athletes use it after exercise to get an energy boost that is not sugar based. But beware just slurping it up straight off the spoon because MCT will excite the lining of your stomach and small intestines and this can register as gut pain and nausea. Start slowly by adding it to other foods and drink and start with small amounts such as a half teaspoon and work you way up to avoid the dreaded MCT nausea! Enjoy and Slurp On!
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Yes. It is just straight food grade (safe to eat) coconut oil. You can use it in beauty products, food/cooking or any other thing you can think of.
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hey if you have a Target they usually have a lot of different coconut oils to choose from. At our store its in the cooking oil section. I cook with the refined. The refined you still get the health benefits.
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Just my personal observation - while we love coconut oil, MCT oil is tasteless (at least for me), liquid at room temperature, and is odorless. While I don't object to the taste or smell of coconut oil, when you need an oil that does not have to be heated to get in a liquid state or you need taste-free, odor-free results, MCT is just right. As a massage oil it works great and actually absorbs and leaves less resdiue behind.And, as a supplement you don't have to get past the taste if you aren't a fan of coconut flavor.
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Many companies with oils that are safe for ingesting will still tell you not to ingest them. They have to pay for insurance to tell people that. It's best if you do the research yourself. All oils are fairly good, you just have to research which ones are safe for consumption.
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Read the coconut oil miracle. Great medium chain triglyceride, essential for good health
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The organic, unrefined, coconut oil is fine for cooking, but if you are going to use it for scrambled eggs and other things you cook in a frying pan, it is important not to let it get overly hot. It should not get to the point it is smoking. It has a very low melting temperature, so it does not take much to get it ready to add the food you want to cook. I use it all the time for cooking eggs.
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Hi Main Line Mama, Oil pulling is an ancient practice in Ayurvedic medicine, shown to naturally accelerate the body's detoxification process. Place 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in the mouth and swish for 20 minutes. Swishing activates enzymes and the enzymes draw toxins out of the blood. It is recommended to complete this process on an empty stomach, best in the morning. After 20 minutes, spit out the end product in the trash can and brush your teeth following this step. This will rev up your metabolism for the day and promote healthier gums and teeth due to the health-promoting saturated fatty acids found in coconut oil. Keep in mind that refined coconut oil, derived from dried coconut, does not reap the same benefits as unrefined, organic coconut oil. Viva Labs Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is 100% pure, unrefined coconut oil, retaining all of its nutritional properties. Hope this helps answer your question, and if you have any other questions you can reach us by responding to this comment thread or by email at amazon@vivalabs.com. Besa Registered Nutritionist Viva Labs
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I would say that the water is more for drinking for the hydration benefits. The oil would be good for any foods where the recipe calls for oil but extra virgin olive oil would be better in that regard. The coconut oil has a lot of strong antioxidant properties but when heated it may or more likely will loose a lot of its beneficial properties. So eat it any way which does not involve heating it. But frying with it is fine it will add the flavor just lose some of its benefits from having it raw (unheated).