As you have learned from some previous posts on this blog, I LOVE to cook. I would say that is a good thing since I have somewhat of a large family. I love being able to prepare healthy meals that my husband and children enjoy to eat.
This past couple months I have been using an extra virgin coconut oil in replacement of the vegetable oil that I normally use when preparing our meals. This oil that I am referring to is the Living Foods Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Garden Life. This stuff ROCKS and has my husband even telling his friends about it. While I am learning to live a more “green” lifestyle, I am also learning how to make small changes in the way I prepare food to help live a more “healthier” lifestyle too!
I have been using regular vegetable oil when cooking for YEARS. I do admit that I do not care for the smell or the taste of it. While growing up, I seen my mom and my Nana use vegetable oil when they prepared their meals, so I just followed their path. Now that I am in my thirties and a mom, I am always looking for more healthier alternatives to some of the products that are used on a regular basis in my home. This 100% organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is now my replacement for the vegetable oil in my home.
If you have never used coconut oil, you are probably thinking that you can’t use this oil in all of your foods because a coconut is sweet, right? That is what I was thinking before I opened the jar of this stuff. When I first received the coconut oil, I could not wait to use it. My first project using the oil was with my chocolate chip pancakes. They came out better than expected! My next project was using the oil in my country potatoes. I would have honestly thought it would have changed the flavor of my potatoes but they came out DELICIOUS. I have used this oil when cooking vegetables, baking brownies and more. It really is VERSATILE and can be used in replacement of your regular cooking oil or butter when you are baking.
Here are some benefits from the Garden Of Life website I would like to share with you…..
- Contains meat from only the freshest, organically grown coconuts
- Produced using the same methods Philippine farmers have used for centuries
- Helps maintain already healthy levels of cholesterol and thermogenesis
- Great for low carbohydrate diets
- Can be used in place of butter. Enjoy in cooking, frying, baking or in smoothies
- 100% vegetarian, non-GMO, not hydrogenated, refined, bleached or deodorized
- Available in 16 oz. and 32 oz. jars
You can find out more about the Living Foods Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by visiting: http://www.gardenoflife.com. You can visit their website to Find A Retailer or you can purchase this YUMMY stuff on Amazon too!
I received a product sample to provide you with this review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.
I heard so much about the health benefits of coconut oil. I think it really works and constantly using it will definitely keep us healthy.
I’ve never tried coconut oil before! I’d so love to sample it sometime as I’m diabetic & it is health minded.