• Should I buy organic coconut oil?
  • One exception: If you’re buying refined coconut oil (more on that below), you might want to spring for organic, since organic production prohibits the use of an oil-extracting chemical called hexane. Try using this 100% organic, cold-pressed coconut oil to help create smooth, soft, happy skin. MORE: 25 Must-Haves For Your Clean-Eating Grocery List
  • What is unrefined coconut oil?
  • Sticking to these guidelines ensures that you’ll get oil subjected to the least amount of processing. “Unrefined coconut oil, also called extra virgin, is extracted from the fruit of fresh mature coconuts without the use of chemicals or high temperatures,” Newgent says. “This means it retains some nutrients that act as antioxidants.”
  • What is coconut oil used for?
  • It can be used as an alternative medicine for the treatment of mouth ulcers and thrush infections caused by candida yeast. Additionally, it acts as a moisturiser to hydrate and prevent dryness of skin and hair. Coconuts are produced by the coconut palm trees, which are abundant in Nigeria.
  • Which coconut oil is best for cooking?
  • Check the manufacturer’s website to be sure.) Refined coconut has its place in the kitchen¡ªit’s got a higher smoke point than unrefined, so it’s more versatile for cooking¡ªbut our experts still recommend unrefined, cold-pressed oil for most purposes. (Here are 14 cooking oils, ranked.) Don’t go crazy.
  • What’s the difference between refined coconut oil and organic coconut oil?
  • Most refined coconut oil, on the other hand, is chemically extracted from dried coconut meat that’s been deodorized and bleached, so its antioxidant levels are depleted. (Though this isn’t true of all brands: Some refined oils, especially organic ones, are actually extracted using steam. Check the manufacturer’s website to be sure.)
  • Should you buy organic coconuts if you have diabetes?
  • Don’t stress about organic. Good news for the budget-conscious coconut addict: Coconuts aren’t shown to have significant pesticide residues, so it’s not essential to buy organic, explains Jackie Newgent, RD, culinary nutritionist and author of The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook. The same goes for non-GMO label claims.