How to take (and use) Coconut Oil?

Carlos Sánchez 6 min. of reading Fats Leave a comment

Come on in and we’ll explain how to take coconut oil to get the most out of a nutrient that has sparked a real revolution in the elite world of superfoods. Is it true that it’s good for everything? At least for way more than you think, since its health and beauty benefits are caught up in an upward spiral that fascinates all body care lovers. We’ll show you how to take coconut oil, and how to use it!

Tips for taking Coconut Oil

Oil extracted from ripe coconuts has tons of uses in the food industry, plus it’s trendy thanks to its amazing cosmetic applications, being the perfect moisturizer for skin and hair. We admit it: we could start talking about coconut’s uses and not stop for hours.

Among its food uses are all kinds of cooking to make delicious dishes, aromatic popcorn, or dress healthy salads. And don’t forget it has extraordinary properties to support all kinds of diets and help you lose weight!

As for its cosmetic uses, we like them so much that we’ll tell you all about them a bit later.

Want to know more about this product? – https://www.hsnstore.eu/blog/nutrition/fats/coconut-oil/

Coconut Oil for cooking, your mouth will water!

Virgin coconut oil is a fantastic option for cooking, especially if you keep the temperature below 163°. A tasty and good choice, thanks to this oil’s properties that prevent it from oxidizing or turning toxic like others, keeping its great qualities despite the heat.

Want a tip? Use coconut oil below 25° as a butter, spreading it or melting it for mixing.

However, the best way is to warm it in a double boiler for a few minutes. If you’re using it on a griddle or pan, try putting it directly without melting it first, and as soon as it passes 25°, it will turn liquid. Then you can use it just like you do with other oils.

Keep in mind that virgin coconut oil has a distinctive taste and smell. If you use it in hot dishes, it usually isn’t a problem since it doesn’t add enough aroma or flavor to mask the other ingredients.

Use Coconut Oil for…

Your frying. Coconut oil works great for frying because, since it’s not absorbed much, it barely affects the flavor of the food. Still, don’t forget to drain the food well on kitchen paper for a few seconds if you want to minimize its taste or smell.
Your stews. Coconut oil is perfect for stews that need little oil, since the final flavor of the dish will barely change. It’s a different story if you use it in dishes where oil is a main ingredient. In those cases, the dish will inevitably smell or taste like coconut, which you’ll either love or not depending on your personal taste.
Your Asian dishes, stir-fries, rice, or wok, it goes perfectly with all of them.
Your baking recipes. The “coconut touch” also vibes well with your favorite sweets.

6 cosmetic properties that hook you

Celebrities are fans of coconut oil for beauty, and it’s well known that when divas set their sights on something, they go all in. And you’re no different! We’ll tell you what coconut oil is good for, already known as “Hollywood’s elixir.”

Body oil. Use coconut oil as a nourishing cream for your skin. You’ll notice it’s very creamy, so you can massage the area to speed up absorption. Another tip: apply it in the shower and rinse off just before you get out, so your skin’s temperature keeps pores open and it absorbs faster.
Massage oil. A relaxing massage with this prized oil takes things to the next level. It even accepts a few drops of essential oils that boost its effects and give it a lovely scent.
Protector for delicate areas. Delicate areas, especially on the face like lips or eye contour, need extra care to stay hydrated and protected. A few drops of coconut oil will be enough for ideal moisturization.
Body exfoliant. Among homemade recipes for your own body scrub, coconut oil stands out as a top-notch ingredient. Mix it with others that help with abrasion, like ground coffee, solid lentils, ground rice, white or brown sugar, or fine or coarse salt, and you’ll see how it removes the skin’s surface layers.
Smoother, more hydrated hair. The fatty composition of coconut oil will help you prevent split ends and repair damage caused by overly dry hair. That said, to keep volume, don’t apply it near the roots, as its weight would weigh hair down. You can also use it as a mask or conditioner before or after showering.
Surprised? It’s true, coconut oil works as a makeup remover. It might not work on waterproof or long-lasting makeup, but wait till you see how well it removes the rest. Try it applying warm oil soaked in cotton. Finish by rinsing with warm water.

How much should you take? Check it out here!

Naturally, when we talk about how much coconut oil you should take or the recommended daily amount, we mean ingestion, not external use for cosmetic purposes.

Well, the truth is we can’t give you a general recommendation on the daily amount of coconut oil to include in your diet for optimal health. Why? Because this amount depends on individual needs in each case.

Still, we’ll lean on clinical study results and practical experience to give you some rough guidelines:

For treating neurodegenerative diseases, it’s good to include coconut oil in the diet as part of the treatment. In that case, you should take 6 to 8 tablespoons daily
For preventing illnesses, the recommended daily amount of coconut oil to include in the diet is about 4 tablespoons daily

Heads up! If you’re taking large amounts of fat, you should start ingesting coconut oil in small doses, starting with one tablespoon daily, then gradually increasing up to three tablespoons

Why this gradual intake? To help your body get used to the type of fat from coconut, so your health is the big winner from its valuable components.

If coconut oil intake causes intestinal discomfort, reduce the daily dose until you find the amount your body tolerates well, then slowly increase it based on results.

Which way of taking (and using) coconut oil do you prefer? We recommend them all!

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