Question 1

is it safe to use coconut oil to moisturize a newborn?

Accepted Answer

Newborn skin: Any oils may cause clogged pores in a newborn, other than that it is safe. You may find the baby gets a rash from it however, and then you will have to stop using it. I prefer to use warm water, dove sensitive skin soap and perhaps a bit of aquaphor or vaseline.

Question 2

is coconut oil good for you?

Accepted Answer

Coconut oil: Yes, it has healthy fats (medium chain fatty acids) which the body can use immediately for energy and is an overall very healthy oil to consume (the other being olive).  You can cook with it as well.

Question 3

is it ok to use coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: It works to moisten hair & skin & has an antimicrobial effect.  After drinking coconut oil some people feel full &  hunger is suppressed.  But people who ingest a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil per day have a high incidence of nausea & vomiting. Coconut oil has the highest saturated fat content of all oils with more than 13 grams of fat per tbs.

Question 4

is coconut oil actually healthy?

Accepted Answer

Pros of coconut oil: ...contains good mono- &amp; polyunsaturated fats, &amp; has no trans fat. Also, virgin coconut oil might have a positive effect on cholesterol levels &amp; help protect against heart disease. Keep in mind its still high in saturated fat so don't replace all your cooking oil with it, use in moderation, &amp; figure into your daily calorie &amp; fat count. (Ref. bhg.com)

Question 5

is coconut oil really bad for you?

Accepted Answer

VERY bad.: Coconut oil if popular right now, but it is not a healthy oil.  It is highly saturated (just like lard).  Saturated oils are shown to promote atherosclerosis and vascular disease.

Question 6

are there any good uses for coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Benefits of coconut: oil include hair care, skin care and cooking uses.

Question 7

what are healthy substitutes for coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Monounsaturated oils: Consider avocado oil for both cooking and as an ingredient for most things you'd do with coconut oil. Avoid dietary fat sources which contain trans fats; consider nut oils, avocado oil, or extra virgin olive oil as good alternatives.

Question 8

hi! could you please tell me what are the benefits of coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Coconut oil: There are no known, scientifically proven health benefits,  above and beyond consumption as food  calories for energy from coconut oil.

Question 9

what is in coconut oil that makes it so amazing tsting and good for you?

Accepted Answer

Pros and Cons: It works to moisten hair & skin & has an antimicrobial effect.  After drinking coconut oil some people feel full &  hunger is suppressed.  But people who ingest a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil per day have a high incidence of nausea & vomiting. Coconut oil has the highest saturated fat content of all oils with more than 13 grams of fat per tbs.It contains lauric acid which is antimicrobial.

Question 10

coconut oil for sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Not much help: Not much help but no harm either.

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