The meal he cooked was a stir-fry and at the beginning he
added a large dollop of coconut oil. Ali and I chatted it over and we decided
that if we are going to do something about our lifestyle we have to start
making small changes and the first start on our ladder would be giving coconut
oil a go.
I also chatted it over with a friend as I knew she used it
in her cooking and she sold it to me when she said it still makes great roast
potatoes!! She knows how to win me over!! Lol
So off I trundled to the supermarket looking for coconut
oil. I headed for the oil section and I am not sure why but I think I expected
it to look like olive oil and I am still trying to find it until the lady next
to me, bent down and picked up a jar with a white substance in it. Once she
left, I didn’t want to look like a wally obviously!! I also picked up a jar and
sure enough the white substance was coconut oil.
What I didn’t realise was that there are different types of
coconut oil. Ones where you can taste the coconut and ones where you cant. I
will take a longer look next time.
So I decided to give it a go! I thought I would start small.
I love roasted asparagus. One the jar I bought it doesn’t give you any guidance
on how much to use so I put a teaspoonful into the tray with the asparagus. I
soon learnt that with the oil a little goes a long way! Unfortunately it was
spitting all over my oven L
The next test was bacon!! I was a little suspicious about
whether this would actually work, but my goodness it did!! My bacon was lovely
and crispy and no taste of coconut at all. Ali had no idea that I had done
anything different J
win win!!
So I think the coconut oil is definitely here to stay and we
have started our journey.
Now I asked my blogger colleagues about what they used
coconut oil, thinking they would come back with lots of cooking ideas but oh
no, it seems this coconut is magical oil as it can be used as a stain remover,
nipple cream, make up remover or simply popped into a bowl of warm porridge. I
was absolutely shocked about many uses that the bloggers said they used it for.
Jennifer
says I use it as part of my skincare routine. I have sensitive skin, but I find it's great as a cleanser and makeup
remover. www.mightymamabear.com
Now
I don’t use moisturiser but would consider using the coconut oil if I already
had it in the house.
Again
Helen says I find it brilliant for using when travelling. Instead of taking separate make up removers, body lotion, lip balms I
just take a tiny pot of coconut oil & it really cuts down on space taken http://casacostello.com
I
am always looking for lip balm and now I have it in my kitchen cupboard. Fab
stuff.
I
wish I knew the following tip from Rhiannon, who actually had it suggested to
her from her Health Visitor. It worked
really well on my son’s cradle cap. He keeps scratching at it and it calmed
right down. www.toyinfinity.co.uk
Oliver’s
cradle cap, was awful as a baby but now his hair is thicker it seems to cover
it but it is still there. I think I may have to give this one a try.
Beth
suggests that It works well as a deep
conditioner for your hair. I’ve slept with it in and washed it out in the morning
and my hair felt so soft. It’s also supposed to help speed up hair growth too
Twinderelmo.co.uk
Twinderelmo.co.uk
Again,
Why didn’t I know about this oil sooner??
Karen mentioned that We used it from
birth after each nappy change. Keeps baby so soft and rash free. Great to use
as barrier on those meconium poops too www.ouririshfamily.com
Both
my boys had sore bums as newborns, where was this miracle cream then?
Laura
suggests it soothes minor ailments too. I
use fractionated coconut oil as a carrier to apply essential oils to aid so
many symptoms and situations in my house !
www.mindmadnessmilesandmummetime.wordpress.com
www.mindmadnessmilesandmummetime.wordpress.com
Where
does this magical oils benefits end??
Claire
has nothing but praise for the oil. Omg
my list is endless!! We LOVE coconut oil in our home (unscented)
Remove any left over stickiness from
stickers
Apply to diaper rash or itchy skin
Apply to chapped nipples while
nursing
Rub a little inside nose to reduce
allergy symptoms
Use a quick eye makeup remover
Multiple uses for healthier cooking
or baking, especially kids snacks
Mix with baking soda for a natural
stain remover on upholstery and carpet
Use a general hand/foot mosituriser,
especially cracked heels (I do this nightly before bed) Www.ourmummylife.com
Louise
bakes with her coconut oil. I replace the
butter with coconut oil when I make banana cake and it makes the most
delicious, moist cake! https://pinkpearbear.
Rachel
suggests It's excellent for healing
tattoos as it's all natural and moisturising. Illustratedteacup.com I bet Ali wishes he knew
this. His last tattoo didn’t heal well and it is possible that this could have
helped him!
I
am seriously amazed by this oil and I am wondering if there is anything it can’t
do? If you would like more information on coconut oil then I found a useful article
on the Good Food website https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/health-benefits-coconut-oil
I
am now off to spread myself in coconut oil from head to foot and then I am
going to rub myself on a stain on the sofa to see if it will come off.
Have
a fun evening x