Coconut oil seems to be in everything from our beauty products to our smoothies, so why not have some coconut oil around the house. It is important to remember that all not coconut oil is created equal, because some coconut oils are actually really bad for your heath. So whether you want to use coconut oil for your skin, hair, food or smoothies, make sure you are getting the best coconut oil available.
How to Pick out the Best Coconut Oil
1. Make sure that it the coconut oil you choose is unrefined.
Some of you may remember when the media was going on about how coconut oil is bad for you in the media back in the 1980′s. They stories were specifically talking just about refined coconut oil which is actually pretty terrible for you. Refined coconut oil is tasteless and scentless, and it is usually used in junk food. It is filled with trans fat and cholesterol that are horrible for your body. Refined or extra virgin olive oil actually smell and taste like coconut. They also don’t have the nasty trans fats and cholesterol.
2. Check the Label
Most coconut oils will try to sound like the best thing under the sun. Make sure to check the label closely to figure out the nutritional value and whether it is refined or not. Also, beware of any coconuts that have weird sounding additives.
3. Go organic
For a product that is better for the earth and with less pesticides, definitely go with organic coconut oils. They might cost just a tad bit more, but we think the Earth is worth a little bit of an investment.
4. Understand that some coconut oils are created equal
Since coconut oil is so popular right now, there are lots and lots of different companies trying to market their coconut oil products. As you could probably guess, according to each and every company they have the very best coconut oil on the market, even if they have the same ingredients as 10 other coconut brands. Just try to go with our basic guidelines for picking one out, and ignore any marketing hype that may be on websites or bottles.
5. Shop around
To get the best price on coconut oil, make sure to shop around. Sometimes you can get bargain on coconut oil that have the very same ingredients of more expensive coconut oils.
