Tips from Chef Michael McDermott - 50 Ways to Use Coconut Oil to Better Your Lif e Cooking, Eating, Healthcare,

Body Care, Pets n Household 1) Cooking at High Heat - Some oils are unsafe to cook with at high temperatures , coconut oil is a great alternative. 2) On Toast Instead of Butter - Simply use coconut oil instead of butter on your toast. 3) Eat it by the Spoonful - Coconut oil is that delicious and healthful. Enjoy o ne spoonful each morning. 4) Smoothies - Add one tablespoon of coconut oil into your favorite smoothie rec ipe and increase your energy with the oil's MCTs. Check out this post for the To p Smoothie Ingredients. 5) Fry Eggs - Lightly coat the bottom of your skillet with coconut oil to create a non-stick surface and delicious eggs. 6) Popping Popcorn - A sweet twist on a classic snack! To make stovetop popcorn, you need a heavy-bottomed pan. First, add the coconut oil and popcorn to the po t. Coat the area of the pot with the oil, and use just enough popcorn to make a single layer over the bottom of the pot. Give the pot a little shake to make sur e all of the kernels are coated with oil. Next, place the pot over medium heat. Put the lid on the pot, leaving it slightly open so that steam can escape. It sh ould take about five minutes for the popcorn to pop completely. 7) Popcorn Topping - Instead of butter, melt a little coconut oil and pour it ov er your popped popcorn. Then sprinkle lightly with Himalayan crystal salt. 8) Oven Baked Sweet Potato Chips - Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Thinly slic e sweet potatoes to about 1/8 thick. Place slices on a baking sheet and brush lig htly with coconut oil. Bake for about 15 minutes or until chips are lightly brow n. Add salt to taste, and serve with salsa or dip. (Or just eat them plain eithe r way they re delicious!) 9) Replace Vegetable Oil for Baking - Next time you make your favorite brownie r ecipe, replace the vegetable oil with coconut oil. Your friends will be begging you for the recipe. 10) Pan Frying - Next time you fry up a batch of sweet potato fries or a piece o f chicken, use coconut oil. 11) Grilled Cheese with Coconut Oil - No need for butter the next time you are m aking a grilled cheese sandwich. 12) Coconut Oil Coffee - Adding a spoonful to your coffee is a delicious way to start your day with a huge energy boost! 13) Homemade Granola - Check out this delicious recipe for coconut granola. 14) A Spoonful in Tea - Allow some coconut oil to melt and mildly flavor your ne xt cup of tea. 15) Salad Dressings - A simple recipe for a salad dressing with coconut oil can be found here.

Skin Care 16) Cheekbone Highlighter - Apply a small amount on cheekbones over makeup. 17) Shaving Lotion - Close shave and a moisturizer at the same time. 18) Facial Scrub - Combine coconut oil with Himalayan crystal salt and apply to face each night. Washing it off is optional. 19) Body Scrub - Combine coconut oil and sugar. Check out this DIY Sugar Scrub r ecipe. 20) Makeup Remover - Healthier, stronger and longer eye lashes are just a bonus! 21) Homemade Deodorant - You only need a few ingredients in addition to coconut oil to make this simple deodorant recipe. 22) Homemade Lip Balm or Lip Gloss - Apply directly or create a flavored version with this simple lip balm recipe. 23) Diaper Rash Cream - Apply regularly to the baby's bottom to improve skin hea lth. 24) Sexual Lubricant - Our Facebook fans swear by this one :) 25) Stretch Mark Preventer During Pregnancy - This safe, healthy oil can be appl ied multiple times each day to help moisturize your stretching skin. 26) Nipple Cream During Breastfeeding - Coconut oil is a popular choice for nurs ing mothers because it is a natural safe product. 27) Massage Oil - Coconut oil is the perfect choice for a massage oil. Not too g reasy and with a relaxing scent. 28) Body Moisturizer - Apply directly after showering. 29) Fade Age Spots - Rub on hands or other areas daily. 30) Sunburn Care - A great moisturizer to use after you've gotten a bit too much sun. 31) Facial Moisturizer - After you wash your face, massage a light layer on your skin. 32) Mix in Bath Water - Melt about 1/4 cup in the microwave and add it to your b ath water and soak. 33) Tanning Oil - Put in a spray bottle and bring to beach. Spray on to keep ski n moisturized. 34) Dry Feet Treatment - Mix with salt to form a foot scrub. 35) Elbow Rub - Helps manage the dry skin on your elbows. Hair Care 36) Leave-in Overnight Conditioner - Looking for a deep conditioning hair treatm ent? Rub a small amount of oil into hair (mostly at ends), comb through and put hair in a loose bun before bed, and wash out in the morning.

37) Hair Flyaway Tamer - Use very sparingly on ends or areas with flyaways. 38) Defrizzer of Split Ends - Just put a tiny amount on your hands and run them through the frizzy areas. 39) Static Reducer - Rub your hands together with a little bit of coconut oil on them and run them through your static-y hair. Other Healthy Uses for Coconut Oil 40) Homemade Toothpaste - Combine equal parts coconut oil and baking soda. Sweet en with stevia and flavor with your favorite essential oil. 41) Aromatherapy - Whether you like coconut or not, the soothing aroma of coconu t oil is pleasing to us all and can help us wind down after a long, stressful da y. Read The Beginner's Guide to Aromatherapy. 42) Wound Care - Although you may not be ready to give up your Neosporin, coconu t oil can even be used as a topical protector for wounds, shielding them with a thin chemical layer from outside contaminants. You can apply a small amount of c oconut oil to small scrapes and cuts. 43) Metabolism Booster - 2 tablespoons per day are proven to rev up your metabol ism. 44) Thyroid Supporter - Regular coconut oil consumption has been shown to suppor t healthy thyroid function. 45) Energizer - 1 teaspoon can give you a burst of energy instead of turning tow ards a caffeinated energy drink. 46) Oil Pulling - Swish coconut oil around in your mouth for 10 minutes before b rushing.

Using Coconut Oil Around The House 47) Season a Cast Iron Pan - Here is a nice explanation of how to season a cast iron pan with coconut oil. 48) Use it as a lubricant on small motors/electronics - One Facebook fan uses it to keep his juicer's motor in top working condition.

Coconut Oil for Animals 49) Feed it to your Dog or Cat - Coconut oil isn't just healthy for humans. Here is some good info on the benefits for dogs and cats. 50) Put It On Your Cat's Paw - Put half a teaspoon on your kitty's paw to keep a shiny coat and cut down on hairballs.