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Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil sent me a free sample (pictured above) recently and I got to try it for the first time. I'm happy to say that I think we've officially found our favorite brand of coconut oil!


Even just upon opening the jar, I noticed a difference in the aroma. It smelled amazing and I couldn't wait to try it. It has such a natural, rich flavor to it. I've really begun to appreciate Tropical Traditions as a company as well - they're truly devoted to providing only the best quality coconut oil. Best of all, none of it is mass produced. Its made by families of coconut farmers in the Philippines who've been passionate about coconut oil for hundreds of years. One of the founders grew up in the Philippines herself, so once she and her husband (who founded the company with her) moved to America, she'd already come to expect that same type of quality... which is exactly what Tropical Traditions has strived to do ever since. And it seems they've accomplished just that!

What is there not to love about coconut oil? 

Growing up, my mom used a lot of olive oil in her cooking and when I eventually went on to cook myself, I found myself using a ton of it (because I learned to cook watching Rachael Ray!). Then I found out that when you heat olive oil, it can become rancid. When these chemical changes occur, it not only decreases the nutrients, but can cause harmful cancer causing compounds.

Because of this, we stopped cooking with olive oil and instead only use it unheated, usually with salads or veggies.

At first I was leery of coconut oil. The thing I was most  worried about was the consistency- I missed being able to pour olive oil over meat and veggies before putting them in the oven to bake. I guess you could heat your coconut oil up and do the same thing, but I've actually gotten used to just using spoonfuls of it and mixing my seasonings in separately.

For those of you who've never tried coconut oil, you might be worried about how the flavor will impact your food. I was worried about the same thing, especially since I've never really been too crazy about coconut.  For whatever reason though, I find coconut oil itself to have a more mild, pleasant taste. 

It really adds an extra something to our meals. By far, though, my favorite way to use it is for turkey burgers. The taste is incredible! They come out so juicy and flavorful. You have to try it! We just throw a little bit into a pan and cook the burger on low heat. Dustin's favorite trick is to only flip it once - it lets the seasonings and oil simmer right into the meat. Yum. 

Aahh.. the smell is amazing!

Not to mention, there are so many uses for coconut oil, beyond just diet. I haven't tried it yet, but its supposed to be really good for your hair. 

Watch the video below to hear about all of the ways you can use coconut oil!

 

I even used it in my butternut squash soup the other day! I don't think it would have tasted nearly as good had I used anything else. It gave it such a rich, deep flavor.

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Tropical Traditions is America’s source for coconut oil. Their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil? 







You can also watch the video they produced about Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil:















Tropical Traditions also carries other varieties of affordable high quality coconut oil. Visit their website to check on current sales, to learn about the many uses of coconut oil, and to read about all the advantages of buying coconut oil online. Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.






Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.