Benefits of Cooking with Coconut Oil

• Coconut oil works great in the pan because it melts quickly, even quicker than butter.
• Coconut oil is high in medium-chain triglycerides and so our body can metabolize quickly and use for energy.
• Use coconut oil with other oils to balance bitter tastes. For example, coconut oil can be combined with vegetable oil to contrast with the bitter taste of sautéed kale or spinach.
• Extra virgin coconut oil will give a stronger flavor than expeller-pressed coconut oil.
• Coconut oil with a strong flavor adds a great tropical twist to dishes such as shrimp scampi.