Since I recently wrote a little about some benefits of coconut oil is to your health, maybe you’ve been thinking about including it in your diet but wondering how much to take and how to take it. The recommendation I’ve generally seen is to take 3.5 – 4 T. daily, spread out throughout the day. The reason to take it regularly instead of all at one time is it helps to keep your metabolism running strong all day. However, start with a smaller amount, like a teaspoon at each meal, and slowly build up. That way your body can get used to it – otherwise you might experience a strong cleansing reaction which is positive for your health but not pleasant.
– Shakes/smoothies (since it chunks up, coconut milk may be more useful)
Mix into hot tea, coffee, milk
Bake with it, using it to replace shortening, margarine, or butter.
Saute or fry foods with it.
Spread it on bread or crackers like butter.
Use it as a salad dressing base, mixed with 50% olive oil so that it will pour more easily and not chunk up when poured on cold salad
Pop popcorn with it.
Make healthy desserts with it – my favorite way is to make healthy chocolate.
Spread it on your skin – it will be absorbed and help nourish you from the outside in!
If you already use coconut oil and have some great ways to enjoy it, please share them with us in the comments section!
Avivah
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