One of the best benefits of coconut oil lies in its ability to help stimulate your metabolism. Additionally, research has demonstrated that, due to its metabolic effect, coconut oil increases the activity of the thyroid. And you've probably heard that a sluggish thyroid is one reason why some people are unable to lose weight, no matter what they do. Besides weight loss, there are other advantages to boosting your metabolic rate. Your healing process accelerates. Cell regeneration increases to
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I cook it, I drink it (in protein drinks), I eat it (use it as butter), and I use it as a skin moisturizer. Fantastic stuff!!! :)
PSEUDOLATINA10/25/2010 10:23:00 AM
I LOVE coconut oil. I use it for all sorts of things from my hair & skin to treating hot spots on my dog. This stuff is amazing.
DANDYDONNAJ3/23/2011 12:10:00 PM
You can buy coconut oil at any health food store, but make sure it is the Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. Google coconut oil in your search engine and lots of info will appear. Lots of extra info at mercola.com. I bought a book called "Eat Fat, Lose Fat" by Dr. Mary Enig which has recipes! Healthy fats can boost energy, eliminate cravings, help anxiety, hypothyroidism and chronic fatigue. Silk Almond Milk now makes Silk Coconut Milk as well (in the Dairy case). Hope this helps.
MISSORGANIC1/13/2011 11:48:00 PM
Thanks for the reminder. I used to use coconut oil daily, but have slacked off. I really see a difference by using it. I cook my scrambled eggs in it, mix it with olive oil to use on salads, and use it as a skin cream!
CANDYGIRL198010/27/2010 12:34:00 PM
I use coconut oil too! Its chocked full of benefits for internal and external body. Just make sure you buy organic virgin coconut oil and not refined.
MAURICEINCA10/26/2010 11:41:00 PM
Where do you buy coconut oil?
ASHLEYELAYNE0810/26/2010 12:24:00 PM
where do you get coconut oil? Is it expensive? Any recipes? Thanks!! =)
JOYGERM6710/26/2010 6:09:00 AM
Hi, I'm new to SP. How do you use coconut oil? eat it, put in on your skin?? Help me understand. thx!
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Fresh Raw Coconut. It's lowcarb, high fibre and full of the best dietary oil on the planet. Coconut oil also raises your metabolism so you burn more fat!
