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101 Uses for Coconut Oil

101 Uses for Coconut Oil
I’ve said before that I am with coconut oil like the dad in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” is with windex… I use it for everything. Right now, I have a five gallon bucket of it sitting next to my desk because we use so much and I don’t have anywhere else to keep it… If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of coconut oil, the Virgin Coconut Oil Book is a great resource and you’ll receive a free copy if you order anything from this company and it is your first time ordering (no need to order the book, it will add to cart automatically if you use this link and it is your first order). Today, I’m sharing my top 101 (yes 101!!) uses for coconut oil: Uses for Coconut Oil In cooking as a great oil with a high smoke point. You can also check out my recipe index for many more recipes that use coconut oil! What Kind of Coconut Oil? For external uses, expeller pressed or other types of refined coconut oil will work, but for internal use, an unrefined virgin coconut oil is best. Uses for Coconut Oil

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