{"id":1738,"date":"2015-02-19T14:15:15","date_gmt":"2015-02-19T12:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fructopia.de\/?p=1738"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:00:09","slug":"5-dinge-die-man-mit-kokosoel-machen-kann","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fructopia.de\/en\/5-dinge-die-man-mit-kokosoel-machen-kann\/","title":{"rendered":"5 surprising ways to use coconut oil"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before we jump into today\u2019s post, I\u2019d like to talk about money\u00a0for a\u00a0second.\u00a0Some of the links in this post are so-called affiliate links. You are most likely familiar with this already, but let me explain quickly\u00a0for those of you who aren’t. If you happen\u00a0to order some of the\u00a0mentioned\u00a0products in this post or other posts through the provided links, Amazon or other affiliate partners will pay me 3-7% commission. Of course for you as a buyer the price of the product stays the same as for everyone else shopping at Amazon. So far I\u00a0\u201eearned”\u00a0a total of 3 \u20ac through the linked products in the sidebar to the right. But Amazon only pays me if and when I actually cross the 100 \u20ac line.\u00a0Nothing to get rich with\u00a0I guess. But maybe at some point this will cover the running costs for this blog.\u00a0I just wanted to be open about the links I provide on this space. Because in the end it should be your choice, who get\u2019s a share of your currency spent. Now let\u2019s move on to today\u2019s post.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"5While a pot of rice is happily steaming away on my cooker in light of my next kitchen experiment, let me offer you\u00a0another peak into my pantry.\u00a0You\u2019ve probably noticed my love for unusual ingredients: Asofetida<\/a>, nettles<\/a>, bee pollen<\/a>, you name it.\u00a0Today\u2019s starlet is on the\u00a0exotic\u00a0side as well, but I\u2019m sure you\u2019re more familiar with this one: Hi there coconut oil!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sometime last\u00a0year dozens of recipes seemingly surfaced at the same time, proclaiming\u00a0the latest superfood.\u00a0In turn, my tastebuds were literally begging me to introduce them to this beauty. Though a quick glance at the price tag left my right eye twitching. Coconut oil\u00a0comes at a price, but I eventually gave in. And I must admit, it is worth every penny\u00a0or let me say kuru\u015f (the Turkish cent).<\/p>\n

Ever since I got hold of my first jar of coconut oil I try to incorporate it in everything I cook, including this sweet parsnip bread<\/a>.\u00a0But\u00a0there is more to it: Pan,\u00a0baking tin, skin\u00a0and\u00a0morning\u00a0coffee, coconut oil comes in handy with almost anything food, beauty and body-related. That\u2019s why today, I would like to share with you my 5 favorite ways of putting coconut oil to good use:<\/p>\n

5 surprising ways to use coconut oil<\/h3>\n

1. Cooking and baking with coconut oil<\/strong>
\nCoconut oil<\/a> has a higher smoke point than let\u2019s say olive oil. That\u2019s why it\u2019s the perfect choice for frying your veggies. Muffins and cakes made with coconut oil turn out\u00a0moist and full of flavor. it even raises plain old scrambled eggs\u00a0to another level.
\nTip: Are\u00a0you in your elimination phase right now and already bored by the limited number of safe ingredients?\u00a0Adding coconut oil to your dishes is an easy and fructose free way to enhance their flavor and make them more interesting.<\/p>\n

2. Oil pulling with coconut oil<\/strong>
\nAre you the sort of person, who goes looking for natural remedies online, when sudden tooth pain hits you? Well I am. While researching this particular problem two years ago, I found loads of advice\u00a0such as chewing on\u00a0cloves. But there was one method in particular that caught my attention: Oil pulling. People mentioned whiter teeth, healthier gums and a better health condition overall! Wow! Who doesn\u2019t want a piece of that? I was sold and embarked on my oil pulling journey the next morning. Two weeks later the pounding pain had stopped and ever since I\u2019m a loyal oil puller. Not convinced yet? Just imagine teeth as smooth as glass.<\/p>\n

Who said natural medicine shouldn\u2019t be part of the school curriculum?! <\/em>\u2013 Tweet that<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How does oil pulling work?<\/strong>
\nFirst thing after you get up in the morning, take a tablespoon of cold-pressed\u00a0sesame\u00a0or coconut oil and gently swish it around in your mouth for about 15 minutes. Don\u2019t swallow. In the beginning you might not be able to do it for more than 5 minutes, but it gets easier, trust me.\u00a0When the time is up, dispose of oil in a paper\u00a0towel and then into the trash.\u00a0If you spit the coconut oil into\u00a0your sink it could clog up your pipes as it cools down and hardens. For more information head over to the Body Book Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Treating your sunburn with coconut oil<\/strong>
\nHome, sand still lingering between my toes, my face glowing with joy. I spent the whole day at the beach\u00a0and haven\u2019t felt this good in a while. But the feeling only lasts until I enter the shower, the hot water meeting my even hotter skin.\u00a0It burns. Now that my eyes are no longer blinded by the sun, I become aware of the signaling color of my skin.\u00a0Immediately after the shower I treat it with a generous amount of coconut oil and once more just before I head to bed to catch some z\u2019s, while dreaming of exotic beaches and fresh coconut water. And when I wake up the next day, I find my skin glowing in a beautiful golden\u00a0tan, no traces of burnt skin, but a\u00a0bottle of SPF 50 sun lotion already tucked into my beach bag. Better safe than sorry.<\/p>\n

4. Remove makeup with coconut oil<\/strong>
\nThe more I focus on healing my body by making better food choices, the more I become aware of all the weird substances I confront my body with on a daily basis. Take the beauty products I use for example. I now increasingly choose coconut oil over aggressive tonics to remove traces of makeup, when I use makeup that is. This looks similiar like in this video<\/a>. What are your recommendations for all natural beauty products?<\/p>\n

\"55. The daily cup of coffee: Filter coffee with coconut oil<\/strong><\/p>\n

Still craving the sugar that used to go hand in hand with\u00a0your favorite latt\u00e9? Here\u2019s a chance to finally make a clean cut. Enter bulletproof coffee<\/a>. A tablespoon of butter and coconut oil, each added to a run-of-the-mill filter coffee and blended for another 20 seconds until it turns frothy and voil\u00e0, there\u2019s your creamy and slightly coconutty\u00a0cup of coffee. To me\u00a0the mere thought of it was equally amazing and disgusting\u00a0to not at least give it a shot. My verdict: I had the smoothest lips ever, didn\u2019t feel hungry for hours and had found myself a new morning routine in the process. I mean, who doesn\u2019t like some peace of mind for a couple of hours without worrying about the next fructose friendly meal? I for my part will be sure to wear that bulletproof-vest more often from now on.<\/p>\n

Those were my top five favorite ways to use coconut oil. How about you? Which of these things are you eager to try? Which is your favorite brand of coconut oil?\u00a0What other nifty little things to you use coconut oil for or with?<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Before we jump into today\u2019s post, I\u2019d like to talk about money\u00a0for a\u00a0second.\u00a0Some of the links in this post are so-called affiliate links. You are most likely familiar with this already, but let me explain quickly\u00a0for those of you who aren’t. If you happen\u00a0to order some of the\u00a0mentioned\u00a0products in this post or other posts through…<\/p>\n

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