Do you know where to buy coconut oil?
This 5000 year old ancient cooking oil is quickly becoming the delight of natural health buffs and those who are looking for a cheaper way to stay healthy. Coconut oil was once frowned upon by doctors because it is rich in saturated fats, which were considered unhealthy.
Now we know that it’s trans fats, not saturated fats, that are the culprits behind many of today’s modern health problems. Saturated fats like good unrefined virgin coconut oil are increasingly being seeing as a natural choice for a cooking oil.
If you’d like to add virgin coconut oil to your daily diet, you’ve got to find it first. Many grocery stores carry it, but some are still lagging behind the times. If your store doesn’t have coconut oil for sale, here are three unexpected places you can buy it.
- Your local health food store or co-op. These stores are actually great places to find organic coconut oil, which is usually considered the best. Organic oil is produced from coconuts that have been grown without pesticides or chemicals, so you won’t be getting any bad stuff in with your oil. Depending on the size jar you buy, it might seem a little expensive, but a little goes a long way.
- Online. While we love recommending our own Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil products, there are many online retailers that now sell Nutiva and other brands. Be sure to get organic coconut oil, as you don’t want a bunch of additives or processing agents in your coconut oil. If you give us a try, note that we offer free shipping on orders of $30 or more, no coupon or discount code required.
- Buying Clubs. You may find a local food buying club that offers coconut oil. You can often get the oils at a competitive price. These are good oils to use in cooking, since they’re usually unrefined, which is always best. In fact, you can use coconut popcorn oil for popping the best popcorn you’ve ever tasted.
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