Posted on 01/12/2009 5:57:19 AM PST by silent_jonny
Do you just rub it into your skin and doesn't it feel greasy?
I would imagine you could use the oil in smoothies, to make a salad dressing for a salad that uses fruits like apples, oranges, grapes and even a little flaked coconut, and some berries.
I could see some stir fries using a touch of coconut oil. Maybe a little oil in oatmeal with some cinnamon, or maybe blend some with your butter for on toast or on a muffin or bagel? Maybe cook up some chicken in it? Just trying to come up with some possibilities.
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I was expecting the worst--especially today--but the SF auditions were surprisingly tame, I thought.
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I said good day!
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I saute with it, but haven’t really used it in a while. I’m making soaps now and am very fond of coconut oil and shea butter - very moisturizing (well, the shea is, the coconut not so much). I really like putting a dab of CO in hot chocolate and it is excellent in baking. If you mix it with butter you get the classic ‘theater flavor’ for popcorn.
Flashback? LOL!
I found a wonderful product for hair from The Body Shop - the poppyseed oil mask. ~amazing~
I used it like a deep conditioner- left it on overnight. It’s surprisingly not greasy. It goes on a little greasy, of course, but it soaks in really well. I don’t know if I would use it daily, because it might be too heavy. Someone with very coarse hair might use just a teeny bit as a hair dressing.
It solidifies below 77 degrees, so using it in smoothies makes it chunky. But I’m going to try cooking with it a little more. I’m not creative in the kitchen. LOL
Here’s a few sites with recipes. You’ll have look through to see which ones will work for you. Quite a few are cookie or cake recipes, but there are some for salad dressings and even a chicken recipe. Should be some potential here though.
http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/recipe-forum-sticky-threads/334903-coconut-oil-recipes-ideas.html
http://www.virgincoconutoil.co.uk/tips_on_using_coconut_oil.htm
http://www.coconut-connections.com/recipes.htm
http://www.coconutoil-online.com/Recipes_and_Tips_for_Using_Coconut_Oil.html
http://www.livecoconutoil.com/recipes.htm
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Sorry, I didn’t answer about the skin. No, it doesn’t feel greasy. It’s really surprising. It rubs right in. I only use a little bit and the difference is really amazing. I’ve been rubbing it into my nails and cuticles, too, because I get splits down the sides in the winter. The difference is amazing.
I’m always willing to try out new beauty products of all kinds and I’m truly amazed at how in such a short time the difference I’ve seen using virgin coconut oil.
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I have really dry scalp this time of year, but am concerned it will leave the hair greasy. I had a Aunt that used mayo on her hair and she had greasy hair for the next 6 months and she would wash it twice a day. I learned from her mistake. I even tried to warn her, that I thought she was using, too much, but hey, what did I know? LOL
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I gave some to the cats. They love it! They both had very dry skin (my apt. is so dry that I swear I could make lightning from all the static) and it's helped a lot. Their coats are so shiny! I don't give it to them every day. Just a very little bit (1/8th of a teaspoon or less) once or twice a week.
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