Coconut oil is amazing! Hair and Health!

Many of you know and use olive oil and think is amazing, but have you ever tried coconut oil? Well you should because there is no hydrogenated fat! Coconut oil is not a liquid and comes in a solid form and you break it down by heat! Coconut oil is great for baking and for stir fry's as well as sauteing veggies and what not. It also is great for the hair and skin as well as giving you energy before a race and what not. The best part is it is healthy!  It is a saturated fat from a plant base which is very good for you, it is a good fat (Ironic, fat is what we do not want to become).  Start using coconut oil for cooking and baking as well as for the hair and skin!  You can find coconut oil at most health stores and just comes in a glass jar  (like a spaghetti jar or mason jar), this makes it easy for heating if using for the hair and body.   This oil is best for sauteing or stir-frying over medium high heat or, because of its neutral flavor, for baking.  If you are going to use it for body care, place jar in warm water to liquefy ( I spoon it into a Tupperware dish so I do not liquefy the whole jar).  Massage into skin or apply to hair for one hour, then rinse thoroughly.  When storing coconut oil make sure to store it in a cool, dark place. Remember no refrigeration necessary.  *Woops: I forgot to add a tip, I use it in my oatmeal at breakfast with some fresh berries! Since it is a solid I usually put it in right after the oatmeal is done cooking so it can melt!*  I hope you have fun experimenting with coconut oil! <3 Marleis