Coconut oil supplements

[Lilja]

Hi

How high temperature can coconut oil stand? Most beneficial elements disappear when heated? No?

I take raw ecological extra virgin coconut oil as a supplement.

Lilja

[JFR]

Just found this about coconut oil:

Choose unrefined coconut oil if you desire the fullest coconut flavor and the most phytonutrients. Choose refined coconut oil when cooking at higher temperatures. Refined coconut oil has a smoking point of 450 degrees Fahrenheit, while unrefined coconut oil has a smoking point of 350 degrees Fahrenheit. To get the most health benefits from a refined coconut oil, seek out varieties that are processed with the least amount of chemicals and that are not partially hydrogenated.

Whole article is here:

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/refined ... -2296.html

I saute vegetables in coconut oil but only with moderate heat. I use unrefined coconut oil.

Jean

[tex]

Lilja,

FYO, 350 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 177 degrees Celsius (or centigrade), and 450 degrees F. is equal to 232 degrees C.

Tex

[brandy]

Hi Cathy,

Thanks for the tip!

Brandy

[Lilja]

Lilja,

FYO, 350 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 177 degrees Celsius (or centigrade), and 450 degrees F. is equal to 232 degrees C.

Tex

Thank you, Tex

Lilja

[Lilja]

I got a compliment from a gal at a holiday party that I was "glowing." Then two gals standing next to the original girl chimed up and said the same "glowing" thing. I was wearing undereye concealer and a touch of lip gloss....nothing else. I think it is due to coconut oil, olive oil and our healthy food regimen.

Brandy

Yes, we have a lot of issues to deal with, but our regimen is healthy. I met a person I hadn't seen for many years, and the first thing she said "Whatever food regimen you follow, just keep on. Your skin is beautiful" (not bad for a 67 year old).


Lilja