During the summer, I did really well at including avocados in a number of meals…but then I just stopped. Since that time something has felt lacking in my diet, but I couldn’t pin point it. Recently, I realized that I was missing GOOD FATS. Eating nuts daily certainly helps, but is not enough I am now working to add in salmon, avocados and my newest find coconut oil! It’s nothing new, but I didn’t know much about it so I have been learning more and am now using it.
Coconut oil, according to Dr. Perricone, will make my skin look great and blast off some body fat (one of the few useful tid bits in his book, but more about that tomorrow). All right I’m sold on blasting off fat, but here are a few more benefits!!
Improves digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and amino acids.Supports the immune system, thyroid and nervous system.Naturally fights off viruses, bacteria, and fungal overgrowth.Improves the absorption of calcium and magnesium.Helps the body use the essential fatty acids (omega-3, omega-6, omega-9) more efficiently.
HOW TO USE COCONUT OIL
For starters you can actually put it on your skin as lotion, but if you want to put it in your food…then maybe like me you need some ideas!!
One of the first that I tried was putting some coconut oil on an diced apple with cinnamon and doing a quick microwave session… now purists would say NO to the microwave, but hey I’m making baby steps here.
Not surprisingly my next adventure…adding it to a green smoothie!!! This is great because it means the meal is 100% raw allowing everything to be quickly absorbed and the fats creating a more long lasting smoothie.
Coconut oil can also be used in place of olive oil in stir fries or in soups and stews to thicken them up! Here is a page with tons of great coconut oil recipes.
Do you use coconut oil? Did you know it had all these benefits…am I the last?!
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I've never even heard of doing that. Sounds really cool! Reading "coconut oil" makes me feel warm so thanks for sending me on a mini vacation :)
Haha, I'm all for blasting off fat, too!
I recently bought coconut oil because I was curious, but haven't used it yet. Thanks for the ideas/link!
I love coconut oil. I keep a jar in the shower and use it a couple of times a week as moisturizer for my skin and hair. I also keep a jar in the kitchen for cooking and in smoothies.
I use coconut oil on my face last year for awhile. Love the smell and the benifits for sure.
I love using coconut oil. :) I only use coconut oil & olive oil now (coconut oil for higher flashpoint).
I have never used coconut oil! Sounds interesting! Baby steps, indeed!
This is probably a stupid question, but does coconut oil taste like coconuts? If so, it might be good with Thai curries that use coconut milk!
I just bought some and didn't even think about putting on my skin as lotion. That is awesome! :)
My wife uses coconut oil, but I'm not a big fan of coconut.
Hubbs is not a fan of anything coconut but I think it's yummy! The apples look great!
i don't use it but just mentioned to andy the other day that i'm going to start incorporating it.
I don't think we have coconut oil in the house (I may be wrong) but my hubs the Caveman is a huge fan of coconut butter. many of the same benefits.
i am going to have to try it
Coconut oil! I'm checking this out! Thanks for the tip.
I love coconut oil. It is great as food but also as a lotion.
So yummy!! I par boil broccoli and then use coconut oil in stir fries...
HMMM I've never used it as lotion, that's so cool. I've used it in food before, and it has such a yummy taste!
I didn't know all that about coconut oil. I had heard that it stores for a very long time though where other oil is only good for about 2 years. Thanks, I've been putting off buying it because of the cost, but maybe it's worth it after all.
I love coconut everything! I discovered coconut oil last year and was using it in smoothies but I think I was using too much too often and gained a bit of weight and then I stopped using it and haven't started using it since. Not sure why, it is pretty darn delicious! Now that you have reminded me, I might go and buy a jar soon.
I love coconut oil. My skin gives me a lot of trouble and this is one of the first things that's been really helpful!
I am yet to cook with coconut oil but I use it in my hair. My curls love it!
Thank you for the recipes, I love coconut oil and I appreciate the opportunities to use it more!
I melt it and add protein powder or amazing grass and use as a topping for pancakes!
we always throw it in our smooties. works perfectly!
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