Virgin Coconut Oil
I recently had a poll on my site asking others what they thought was the healthiest oil for them. To my shock, Coconut Oil was quite underrated for it’s many health benefits. Apparently The marketers of Olive Oil are doing a better job, but still, I must set the record straight. Let’s first begin with going over the different types of coconut oil. I want to be sure when you are using Coconut Oil, you are getting only the good stuff, and using only the best. Refined Coconut Oil This is the most common way to mass-produce Coconut Oil. Refined Coconut Oil is RBD, which means it is Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized. When you deodorize the oil, very high heat is used to do so. Sometimes the RBD oil is hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated. Sodium hydroxide is usually used to get rid of...
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Healthier and Tastier Popcorn
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Popcorn Kernels 2-3 tablespoons Coconut Oil Sea Salt (to taste) Serves: 4-6 cups of cooked popcorn Instructions: Step 1) Put a large pot (with lid) on the stove, and turn to medium heat. Side Notes: If you are wondering why I am not asking you to use a microwave, please read about the Harmful effects of the Microwave. Step 2) Add the coconut oil to the pan, and coat the bottom of the pan. Step 3) Add popcorn kernels to the the pot, and put the lid back on the pot. Soon, you will notice the kernels starting to pop, and allow them to do just that! Step 4) Once the popping starts to slow down, remove the pot from heat. There still may be some popcorn kernels popping, and that’s OK. It is better to have some kernels...
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Gluten-Free Chicken Strips
This is one of those easy recipes for dinner that the entire family will enjoy! Ingredients: 1/4 cup Brown Rice Flour 1 teaspoon Chicken Seasoning 1 1/4 cups crushed Corn Flakes 1/2 cup Coconut Oil, melted 8-10 frozen Chicken Tenderloins (strips) Instructions: Step 1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Step 2) Combine flour, seasoning, and crushed corn flakes in a shallow dish. Step 3) Place melted coconut oil in a separate bowl. Step 4) One at a time, dip pieces of chicken in coconut oil, then coat both sides of the chicken with flour and corn flake mixture. Step 5) Place on Cookie Sheet. Step 6) Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, or until Chicken is fully cooked. Side Notes: I use Coconut Oil rather than Butter because of the wonderful health benefits of Coconut Oil. I use...
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