Nells Tips and Trends

Published: June 4, 2025

Are you still cooking with seed oils? You might want to rethink that! Coconut oil has been gaining popularity in kitchens and skincare routines—and for good reason. Let’s explore how this tropical treasure stacks up against common seed oils and why more people are saying, “Pass the coconut, please!”

🌴 What Is Coconut Oil?

Coconut oil is produced by extracting oil from the meat of mature coconuts. It’s naturally high in saturated fats, especially medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are easily absorbed and used by the body for energy.

Types of Coconut Oil:

• Virgin (Unrefined): Cold-pressed with a light coconut aroma
• Refined: Neutral flavor, still healthy, better for high-heat cooking

What Are Seed Oils?

Seed oils come from—you guessed it—seeds. Think canola, soybean, corn, sunflower, cottonseed, and grapeseed oil. They’re often chemically processed and high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats, which can throw off your body’s inflammation balance.

Coconut Oil vs. Seed Oils: Health Comparison

Feature	Coconut Oil	Seed Oils
Fat Type	Saturated (MCTs)	Polyunsaturated (PUFAs)
Cooking Stability	High heat stable	Unstable, oxidizes easily
Processing	Minimal (virgin)	Heavily refined
Shelf Life	Long	Short
Inflammation Risk	Low	High when overconsumed

Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

• Boosts brain function thanks to MCTs
• Helps manage weight by curbing appetite
• Antibacterial & antifungal—lauric acid is the star here
• Nourishes skin and hair like nature intended
• Resists oxidation, making it perfect for high-heat cooking

Common Concerns with Seed Oils

• High in omega-6 fats → linked to inflammation
• Easily oxidizes → forms harmful free radicals
• Often processed with chemical solvents
• Stripped of nutrients during refining

Nell’s Two Cents: Choose Wisely

Listen, I’m not saying coconut oil is the Holy Grail (though if it came in a goblet, I might sip it). But it’s far less processed, more stable, and easier on your body than industrial seed oils.

My advice? Cook with coconut oil, toss seed oils (and their chemical baggage), and let your body thank you later!

Bonus Kitchen Tip:

Use coconut oil for baking, sautéing, and stir-frying. Keep a jar on hand for your skin too. And if you’re feeling wild, try it in your morning coffee—hello brainpower!

Final Thought

It’s time to bring back natural fats and ditch the lab-made stuff. Your health is worth it—and besides, coconut oil smells way better. Are you team coconut yet? Give it a try this week! Replace your cooking oil with coconut oil in just one meal and notice the difference.

And remember…

Coconut oil isn’t just an excellent substitute for cooking oils. It contains MCTs, which have been demonstrated in tests to alleviate Alzheimer’s symptoms. It is also a natural, chemical-free skin and hair care solution. Some people even use it as a lubricant or instead of sunscreen.
Coconut oil offers a wide range of surprising applications, including cooking, skincare, and even brain health.

Coconut oil is a total health revolution right on your grocery store shelf. Most folks go straight by it without a second thought.

Back in the 1980s, coconuts were canceled. The war on saturated fats resulted in an unprecedented drop in coconut oil demand.

Coconut farms were literally abandoned. Plantations were burned down in areas such as the Philippines. From the ashes, soy and palm oil titans rose.

Coconuts are also sustainable, which is fantastic. They grow without using hazardous pesticides, and their husks are actually beneficial. Coconut planting could help revitalize agriculture across the United States and beyond.

So how beneficial are  Coconut Husks?

Coconut husks are incredibly versatile and useful. They are used in a wide range of applications, from gardening and landscaping to crafting and cleaning. Here’s a breakdown: 

Seed oils are substantially subsidized. So, we keep ingesting poison!

Little Known Facts:

Here’s something even the biggest coconut fans may not know: Coconut water was utilized as an IV fluid. Seriously. When plasma was unavailable, soldiers in WWII and Vietnam were given coconut water infusions. To this day, the Indonesian Navy trains with coconuts for medicinal purposes. So much history has been buried.

You may be asking how and why coconut oil is utilized as an IV fluid. I questioned the same thing after picking up my jaw off the floor. It turns out that coconut water closely resembles human plasma. It helps to restore electrolyte balance and zeta potential, which reduces blood stagnation and improves circulation. The difference is immediately noticeable when you drink it.

But… not all coconut water is created equal. That shouldn’t surprise you. Most commercial brands have been pasteurized, and they taste flat. The best sources are fresh young coconuts, Harmless Harvest (cold-processed, not heat-pasteurized), or lightly fermented coconut water. Your body will notice the difference.

Here’s something tasty to try… Combine raw cacao, honey, coconut oil, and sunflower lecithin to create one of the most potent natural chocolates on the planet. Eat too much, and you may experience “overdose” symptoms.  Try that with a Hershey bar. Lol.

If We All Work Together!

We can bring coconuts back—and we already are. All it takes is to promote healthy products—such as coconut-based chocolate chips, smoothies, and oils—while avoiding hazardous seed oils for good.

Coconut oil has changed my life. From using it in baking, cooking, and oil pulling with coconut oil, it has improved my skin, and I do believe it has helped my hair, too. It just might change yours, too.

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