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Coconut Oil

Started by MJ Taylor on August 18, 2011
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MJ Taylor said #1 Aug 18, 2011 at 2:22pm

I heard that it's healthier to use coconut oil in recipes like cookies, pancakes, etc. because although it's higher in fat than normal vegetable oil, it's a fat that can be easily broken down by the body. Is this true? Can someone give me some insight??

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lexie d said #2 Aug 18, 2011 at 4:12pm

I have been doing alot of reading on the amazing benefits of coconut oil! :) There is a great book called The Miracle of Coconut Oil by Bruce Fife....super helpful! From my understanding, coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids, which are more helpful to your body. It is also one of the only sources of lauric acid which is a tremendous immunity booster :) Check out the book, it is great :) xo

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MJ Taylor said #3 Aug 18, 2011 at 6:47pm

thanks, i definitely will! so can it just be used as a substitute for veg oil? is it that simple?

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Tajna Zaninovic said #4 Aug 23, 2011 at 10:24pm

Coconut oil is really yummy on spinach salads! It isn't too sweet,so I don't suggest using it as a sweetener,and it's definitely an acquired taste.

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Wendy F said #5 Sep 20, 2011 at 1:03pm

Coconut oil stays stable at higher temperatures. It doesn't break down like veg. oils do. Also, its not refined.

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