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coconut oil as a sun protection

I've read about coconut oil being a natural sun-blocker, and I have started to use it for past couple weeks. i am very pale, and as for now it seems to be working fine. I tried t …
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Nausea from coconut oil

I bought some organic EVCO to try it out. Tastes pretty good, even plain. I was toying with the idea of buying in bulk (the only way to make it reasonably affordable) so I can cut …
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Can I reuse coconut oil when frying?

When I'm done with a batch of coconut oil that I've used for frying, can I filter it and save it for another batch of frying or should I discard it? Is it too oxidized after it's …
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is coconut milk just as healthy as coconut oil

i've seen many posts on coconut oil as a source of healthy saturated fat. the thing is i love the taste of coconut milk and hardly ever use coconut oil. is coconut milk just as g …
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Paleo and athletes foot

Sitting musing in the bath this morning - coconut oil in hot water - I suddenly realised that I haven't had athletes foot for ages. It was a regular problem and thinking about it, …
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coconut allergy

I am trying to get my picky kids to eat healthier by slipping things into their meals they would normally not eat. For example adding cauliflower to mashed potatoes or carrots to t …
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Why are coconuts considered Paleo?

As an American of European descent, I have a hard time envisioning how my paleolithic ancestors would have ever had access to coconuts given that coconut trees are native to Pacifi …
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Where to get oils.

Looking for a good online resource to purchase oils (coconut, olive, avocado, etc.). In my area these oils are insanely expensive, well, olive oil's not too bad, but I'm not sure o …
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How should I go about eating more coconut oil?

So, I bought some coconut oil from the store. It is not what I expected at all. I thought it would be something like olive oil, and instead it looks more like flaky lard. But its s …
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I see smoke when cooking with coconut oil

I've started to cook with coconut oil but I am surprised to see that it starts to smoke really fast. Even when I make an omelet. If it smokes then that means that it has reached …
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Coconut oil vs. Butter

I saw tubs of coconut oil going really cheap the other day. I'm pretty sure it is refined, but not hydrogenated. As it's cheaper than the homemade ghee I've been using, I thought I …
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Coconut oil & Gastritis/GERD

Coconut oil is a great source of medium chain saturated fats. I tried to make it a mainstay of my diet, but it gave me terrible gastritis/GERD. Anybody else? More details that m …
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Coconut oil metabolic advantage

About how long does it take for coconut oil supplements to have a metabolic effect once you start taking and using it in cooking?
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Favorite Paleo Recipe?

What is your favorite Paleo recipe? I love Richard Nikoley's Massaman Thai Beef Curry with the cauliflower and almond meal. Amazing. Recipe and pics found here: http://free …