Coconut Oil Uses – 101 Actually!

I Love Coconut Oil!

I personally use coconut oil every single day.  And when it comes to coconut oil uses, the options are truly unlimited!

One of my favorite ways to use coconut oil on a daily basis is on my Ezekial toast in the morning.  I use coconut oil instead of butter, and personally I like it better, and I really can’t tell the difference between using coconut oil or butter!

I add a bit of jelly to my toast, and I’m in heaven!

Another recipe I love to make for toast with coconut oil is to put some coconut oil, cinnamon and a bit of salt on the toast, it’s sooooo yummy.  Or if you want a little more sweetness, you can add coconut oil, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a sprinkle of organic brown sugar or organic raw honey, that is amazing too!

I buy my coconut oil at Trader Joe’s, because they sell a delish, flavorful coconut oil, that is not too strong, and not too weak, and the price is the best, it’s only $4.99.

Try Coconut Oil In Your AM Smoothie!

Another way that I use Coconut Oil is in my smoothies.  If I’m making just a regular smoothie with organic protein powder, a banana, and some spinach, I throw in a tablespoon of coconut oil. The fat helps the protein to assimilate better in your body, and it keeps you satiated (fuller) longer!

Also, it’s a know fact that you get more nutrition from your veggies when add a bit of oil or fat to them, so the coconut oil pulls double duty by helping you get the most from the spinach in the smoothie too!

Here is one of my favorite green smoothie recipes that I love to make using coconut oil.

101 Uses For Coconut Oil

If you don’t have a Trader Joes that you can go to, this fabulous article by Wellness Mama on the 101 Uses For Coconut oil references a great site, called Thrive where you can buy coconut oil for a really good price.

I love this organic virgin and fair-trade coconut oil from Thrive Market (which is like Costco online but for healthy products). Their coconut oil is 40% off retail. (And Thrive sells many other of my favorite healthy products at 30-50% off normal prices!) read more at wellnessmama.com

7 More Great Coconut Oil Uses You May Not Have Thought Of:

Here is something very cool about coconut oil… you can also use it in your beauty routine.  The nice thing about using coconut oil on your body or on your hair, is that it easily emulsifies, making it easier to take off with soap and water!  Also coconut oil just smells nice too!  Give it a try!

1. Hair Mask
2. Body Moisturizer
3. Lip soother
4. Cuticle Softener
5. Shower scrub mixed with Epsom Salts
6. Oil pulling – swish one teaspoon in mouth for 15 minutes
7. Massage oil for achy muscles

If you have a great idea for coconut oil uses I would love to hear it, so please share it!

To your health!
Laura