Organic Coconut Oil - Uses For

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  1. Jenna Parnellson

    Jenna Parnellson Very Well-Known Member
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    We've been using organic coconut oil for some years:
    - for cooking
    - taking off makeup
    - moisturizing (great for softening up and plumping up that elderly skin)

    It seems pretty "neutral" to me ... no extra weird "ingredients" that aren't good for you.
    And it's cheap!
     
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    I take a tablespoon of it every night in that hot Teeccino chicory drink I have. There are articles on the web regarding coconut oil reducing the risk of dementia. Part of the issue relates to statins reducing healthy fats from our systems.
     
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    How long before it is rancid? I think mine is a year or so old. Sits at room temperature.
     
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    Opinions on storage are all over the place. I keep mine in the fridge, even though it makes it tough to dig out of the jar.
     
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    Yes it is hard to dig out when cold, that's why I set it out several months ago. Its probably ok.
     
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    I use a tablespoon and a butter knife, being careful to not jam the knife in too hard...those jars are flimsy. You could always run the spoon/knife under hot water, as you would do for ice cream.
     
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    Yes, good idea, I think I'll put it back into fridge tonight.
     
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