TIPS FOR USING VIRGIN COCONUT OIL

The oil is completely in liquid form at temperatures above 24oC and will start to solidified at temperatures in less than 22 oC. If you prefer the oil to be in solid, just keep it in a chiller. If the oil is solid and you want to make it liquid, just leave it outside at room temperature or heat the tub in a pan of warm water - NEVER MICROWAVE. In its natural environment Virgin Coconut Oil is always liquid. It has an exceedingly long shelf life.

There are many ways to use virgin coconut oil and incorporate it into one's diet. Since it is a stable cooking oil, one can simply replace other oils in the diet with coconut oil.

Since it is solid most of the time at room temperature (in Northern Europe) or when refrigerated, it can be used as a butter or margarine substitute for spreads or for baking. Most recipes calling for butter, margarine, or any other oil can be substituted with virgin coconut oil.

Many people simply eat it by the spoonful.

Mixing the oil with hot water and drinking it is becoming more and more popular. Try also mixing it with herbal teas, honey, lemon, and other suitable beverages.

More ideas on how you may use virgin coconut oil:

- Blend in shakes and smoothies.

- Stir into porridge.

- Prick bananas, tapioca, potatoes and other vegetables and roast in coconut oil

- Use on rice or pasta.

- Also delicious when spread on bread or crackers.
- Can also be added into your pets food.

- Can always been used as a hair and body lotion.

Likewise, it has always been used as a hair and scalp conditioner. If you wish, apply to the scalp 20 – 30 minutes before washing or, for best results, leave on overnight (placing a clean towel on your pillow to protect it) and wash out the oil in the morning with a toxin free shampoo.