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Coconut Oil: Good or Bad

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Some people swear by coconut oil’s health and beauty benefits. However, other people purposely avoid consuming it. What about you?

I’ve written about coconut oil before, check out this post.

Also, read about the risks of using coconut oil and other natural products on your face.

As for me, I love using coconut oil in many of my desserts. However, I believe that it should be used in moderation: like everything else. Check out my blog for some dessert ideas.

  • Question of

    Do you have coconut oil at home?

    • Yes
    • No
  • Question of

    What do you use coconut oil for most often?

    • Cooking
    • Beauty Care
    • Both
    • Neither
    • Other, tell me in the comments
  • Question of

    How often do you use coconut oil for cooking?

    • Often
    • Sometimes
    • Rarely
    • Never
  • Question of

    How often do you use coconut oil for beauty care?

    • Often
    • Sometimes
    • Rarely
    • Never
  • Question of

    How do you use coconut oil as a beauty product?

    • For Hair
    • To Moisturize and Nourish Skin
    • As a Makeup Remover
    • In Homemade Beauty Recipes (Deodornat, Mask, Lip Balm, etc.)
    • I don’t use coconut oil
    • Other, tell me in the comments
  • Question of

    Is eating coconut healthy?

    • Yes, it’s very nutritious
    • Only unrefined cold-pressed coconut oil (in moderation)
    • No, I only apply it on my skin
    • I don’t use coconut oil
    • Other, tell me in the comments
  • Question of

    What oil do you use in your cooking?

    • Coconut oil
    • Olive oil
    • Canola oil
    • Other, tell me in the comments

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45 Comments

    • I’ve also read that coconut water can be used as a substitute for blood plasma, but I don’t know if it’s a myth.
      Coconut oil can be used to tame, condition and nourish hair; apparently it’s good against dandruff too (maybe the type that’s caused by dry skin). I’ve never used coconut oil on my hair, but in general I avoid applying oil on my scalp. Some people claim that it makes their hair fall, and others say that these are hairs that are supposed to fall anyway.

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  6. I use both coconut oil and olive oil in baking. Doing a Keto diet, I don’t have to worry about fats so much…I sometimes put it in my coffee (though I prefer butter).

    Great poll!

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  11. Аз използвам само кокосови стърготини за сладкиши. Готвя с зехтин. За козметиа сао натуално Алое от сасията на терасата

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    • Thanks for sharing your opinion! I try to eat it in moderation, but I don’t use it much for beauty purposes. I don’t know why, but I always feel guilty when I use something edible for my skin. It’s crazy, since store-bought products can be more expensive or harmful.

  16. I use unrefined olive oil for most culinary needs, both cooking and salads. For Indian food I use unrefined mustard oil, or rapeseed (canola) oil if I can’t get mustard oil.
    PS I can’t get #3 to respond.

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  17. My most frequent use for cooking with coconut oil is when making popcorn. It has a high smoking point and is very good for popcorn. I don’t buy chips and crackers much but do make popcorn in my wok relatively often. I use olive oil most frequently for cooking.

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