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cj7305
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Uses of coconut oil?
Ive been seeing coconut oil everywhere. I picked up a jar of organic virgin coconut oil in trader joes today and was wondering what you would recommend using it for.
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Beth
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Re: Uses of coconut oil?
I just used it in my vegan, organic, gluten free protein muffins- I will let you know how it comes out
you can also use it as a mositurizer
it's the kind of fat your body doesn't store
I mainly use the cooking spray version
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| Posted 8/30/12 7:53 PM |
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CellarDweller
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Re: Uses of coconut oil?
I uses it as a moisturizer and hair conditioner.
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| Posted 8/31/12 12:51 AM |
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LeShellem
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Re: Uses of coconut oil?
I love coconut oil. I put a tablespoon in my smoothies. I cook with it (I don't use processed oils at all). I use it as a moisturizer for both my hair and skin. I use it a a deep conditioner. I use it on my son's chapped lips.
Here's a link to 52 uses of coconut oil.
52 uses for coconut oil
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: Uses of coconut oil?
I use it in my homemade protein bars & I like to fry carrot chips in it.
Message edited 8/31/2012 11:09:02 AM.
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| Posted 8/31/12 10:50 AM |
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cj7305
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Re: Uses of coconut oil?
Thanks! If you use it on your hair and skin, do you do it in the shower or after you come out?
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LeShellem
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Re: Uses of coconut oil?
Posted by cj7305
Thanks! If you use it on your hair and skin, do you do it in the shower or after you come out?
I am african american so your experience will probably be different. I put it on my hair and don't rinse out. I also put it on wet skin after a shower or dry skin any other time. A little goes a long way so you don't have to use a lot. it's not greasy at all.
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| Posted 8/31/12 11:11 AM |
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Katareen
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Uses of coconut oil?
Works great for diaper rash!!
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Re: Uses of coconut oil?
I have to add, i literally replace anything that asks for butter, margarine, or oil with coconut oil and it is almost alway amazing.
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Re: Uses of coconut oil?
Posted by KittyTheTax
I use it in my homemade protein bars & I like to fry carrot chips in it.
homemade protein bars??? how do u make them?
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| Posted 8/31/12 12:57 PM |
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cj7305
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Re: Uses of coconut oil?
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I have to add, i literally replace anything that asks for butter, margarine, or oil with coconut oil and it is almost alway amazing.
Does it give things a coconutty taste? I actually love coconut but not in everything. Sounds interesting. Thanks for the info everyone! Started using it during DD's diaper changes!
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| Posted 8/31/12 1:02 PM |
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Re: Uses of coconut oil?
My students and I made lipgloss out of it!
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| Posted 8/31/12 1:32 PM |
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Re: Uses of coconut oil?
I take a teaspoon of it pretty much every morning. Over time I can definitely see a difference in my skin, nails and hair.
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