Review: A handy guide to Coconut Oil uses
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 14, 2014
I've used coconut oil for cooking fairly regularly the past couple of years, mostly because I'd read it was healthier (in some degree) than the majority of other oils. More recently, I've seen it in everything from toothpaste to smoothie pins on Pinterest, and it has to make you wonder if this miracle ingredient is really all that.This book does a fantastic job at putting things into perspective. It surely sings the praises of VCO (virgin coconut oil) but not in an uninformed, jump-on-the-bandwagon sort of way. The author cites her sources and case studies in each chapter, always stressing the importance of balance. Yes, too much of anything is not a good thing. She's objective, and I like that.I found this book while looking for another one she wrote and I'm glad I did. I learned some new ways to incorporate VCO and several interesting facts. For instance, I never knew it had a natural SPF or it was safe for treating minor ailments in pets.A quick read, informative but not preachy, I definitely recommend.