It's the MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) that makes virgin coconut oil beneficial to our health. So yes, virgin coconut oil has MCT, about 50 – 64%, depending on various factors such as quality of coconut used, types of coconut used, processing method, environmental conditions, method of farming etc. But having MCT doesn't make... find out more ›
MCT oil
MCT oil is a type of edible fractionated coconut oil, It contains only medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), hence the name MCT oil. Most people use MCT oil to enhance their sports performance as MCTs convert to energy faster. Now, you can also use MCT oil for weight loss as it can boost metabolism faster than pure coconut oil such as virgin coconut oil or RBD coconut oil.
How to melt your solid coconut oil and make it stay liquid
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When the ambient temperature of your room has fallen below 76 °F (24.4 °C) in winter or due to a sudden change in weather, your coconut oil will start to solidify. The lower the temperature, the harder it gets. This is because pure coconut oil such as virgin or RBD has a pretty high freezing point of... find out more ›
5 best ways to eat coconut oil for health benefits
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Did you know how best to eat coconut oil for health benefits? It's not simply shoving 2 tablespoons of coconut oil on an empty stomach every morning and then you become strong and healthy. You won't reap the most benefits eating coconut oil this manner. There are some specific ways. Done right, you can... find out more ›
Fractionated coconut oil vs virgin coconut oil
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Fractionated coconut oil sucks because it's not as natural as virgin coconut oil? It's true that fractionated coconut oil is refined. It's also true that it carries much lesser health-beneficial properties than virgin coconut oil. But you might not know that fractionated coconut oil actually provides certain benefits that virgin coconut oil... find out more ›
Can you eat fractionated coconut oil?
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Not all fractionated coconut oils are edible. Why? Because some are food-grade while some are not. The non-food-grade fractionated coconut oil is made for topical use and cosmetic purposes only. It's not safe for consumption. Hence, you should not take it internally. So, which fractionated coconut oil is safe to eat and which is for topical use only?... find out more ›