How to Find Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Coconut oil, once a staple of everyday American diets, was unavailable for years during World War II, and companies replaced the oil with vegetable substitutes. Americans embraced the new cooking oils without realizing the health implications. Now, however, coconut oil is regaining popularity in America as a healthy fat and many nutrition experts report the benefits of organic extra virgin coconut oil. Does this Spark an idea?
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Look for oil that has not been refined. Unrefined coconut oil is the best for use as a raw supplement. It will be marked "Extra Virgin" and harvested via centrifuge extraction.
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Search local food co-ops offerings. Buy coconut oil through a natural food co-op to save on cost and obtain a quality product.
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Check health food stores in your area. Ask specifically for minimally processed, raw coconut oil to maximize health benefits.
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Know what to pay. Extra virgin coconut oil generally costs $35 to $60 for a gallon tub.
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Buy organic extra virgin coconut oil at the annual Weston A. Price Foundation Conference in Washington, DC. Here you will be able to choose from several vendors and sample the coconut oil before purchasing. Save on shipping and tax at the same time.
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Shop online. Purchase extra virgin coconut oil from a trusted online source, such as Green pastures or Wilderness Family Naturals; both sources offer bulk discounts.
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Eat coconut oil raw as a health supplement and weight loss aid. Also use coconut oil in cooking and baking in place of margarine or cooking oil.
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checkincalls
Mar 12, 2009
I would never purchase coconut oil (or anything else for that matter) from Green Pastures. I received a contaminated jar of coconut oil that the company would do nothing about unless I PAID to return it to them. Then, they said, they would "investigate" to see if I should be given a refund or replacement. UNBELIEVABLE to me that a company could be so NON-RESPONSIVE to a legitimate customer complaint. Background: I opened a sealed jar and found debris on the inside of the top (color of scrambled eggs) AND there were scoops of oil missing from the jar! Most disgusting. I emailed and called and offered to send photos, etc. to avoid the cost of packaging and mailing a heavy glass jar. He was rude and refused any reasonable solution.
