Medical research has shown that coconut oil provides a wide range of health benefits. Coconut oil has been shown to improve blood sugar and insulin control, which helps in diabetes management. Coconut oil has also been shown to strengthen mineral absorption, which can promote healthy teeth and bones. Coconut oil has also been shown to have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. With so many beneficial qualities, there are many good reasons to include more coconut oil in your diet; This article will help you get started.
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Method 1 of 9: Cooking with Coconut Oil
Step 1. Saute the vegetables
Step 2. Use coconut oil for frying
Step 3. Fry the meat, fish and eggs in a frying pan with a little oil
Step 4. Popcorn
Step 5. Fry food in coconut oil instead of lard or vegetable oil
Step 6. Use it to cook Mexican dishes such as black beans or fajita
Method 2 of 9: Baking with Coconut Oil
Step 1. Use for all kinds of baked cakes
Replace 240 ml of other types of oil with 180 ml of coconut oil
Step 2. Use it to roast vegetables
Method 3 of 9: As an Additive
Step 1. Add to smoothies or blended drinks
Step 2. Add to coffee, tea or hot chocolate
Step 3. Add to a bowl of soup
Step 4. Add to the warm oatmeal
Step 5. Add to pasta or grain dishes
Step 6. Mix in peanut butter for sandwiches or dip in coconut oil
Step 7. Mix into yogurt
Step 8. Add in marinade for meat or chicken
Method 4 of 9: As a Substitute
Step 1. Use coconut oil instead of butter or butter on toast, muffins or sandwiches
Step 2. When using olive oil, substitute 1/2 of the olive oil with coconut oil
Method 5 of 9: Cocoa Coconut Oil
Step 1. Pour boiling water into a cup and let it sit for 20 seconds
Step 2. Remove the water from the mug
Step 3. Add 1 tbsp coconut oil, let it melt
Step 4. Add and stir 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Step 5. Add a pinch of Himalayan salt
Step 6. Add 1/4 tsp or more sugar, according to taste
Step 7. Pour boiling water into a cup and stir
Step 8. Add cream or milk to taste
Method 6 of 9: Easy Coconut Oil Smoothie
Step 1. Pour 240 ml of milk (cow's milk, coconut milk, soy milk) into the blender
Step 2. Add 240 ml of ice cubes
Step 3. Add 1 tbsp coconut oil
Step 4. Add 1 ripe banana
Step 5. Blend and serve Step 1. Melt 110 grams of cocoa butter in a small saucepan over low heat Step 2. Add 120 ml of coconut oil and melt it Step 3. Add 120 ml of honey and mix well Step 4. Add and stir 60 grams of cocoa powder Step 5. Add and stir 60 grams of Chia seeds and 85 grams of grated coconut Step 7. Line a 22 x 33 cm baking sheet with parchment paper Step 8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan Be 4 to 6 servings. Step 1. Break 60 grams of dark chocolate into small pieces Step 2. Melt using the top of a team pot (double boiler) Step 3. Remove the melted chocolate from the stove Stir until melted. Step 5. Add a handful of grated coconut Step 6. Add a handful of chopped almonds Step 7. Mix well Step 8. Line a 20 x 20 cm baking sheet with parchment paper Step 10. Sprinkle the top with sea salt Step 11. Freeze for at least 15 minutes Wrap and store in the freezer. Step 4. Pour 1 tbsp olive oil over broccoli Step 5. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the broccoli Step 6. Sprinkle 1 tsp Cajun salt (eg Slap Ya Mama brand) over the broccoli Step 7. Add salt and pepper to taste Step 8. Gently shake the pan to mix the ingredients
Method 7 of 9: Coconut Chocolate Energy Bar
Step 6. If desired, add vanilla and/or stevia to taste
Step 9. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour or until firm
Step 10. Cut squares or blocks
Method 8 of 9: Chocolate Coconut Bark
Step 4. Add 240 ml of coconut oil
Step 9. Pour the chocolate-coconut mixture into the pan
Step 12. Cut into 12 squares
Method 9 of 9: Coconut Roasted Broccoli
Step 1. Line a baking sheet with a sheet of aluminum foil
Step 2. Sprinkle 1 tbsp coconut oil over the aluminum foil
Step 3. Add one broccoli flower cut into small florets or use 350 to 450 grams of frozen broccoli florets
Step 9. Bake at 190 degrees Celsius for 35 minutes
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