Virgin Coconut Oil

Suggested Usage:

- To obtain virgin coconut oil's health and weight loss benefits, take 2 to 3 1/2 tablespoons per day.

- As an ingredient to a bulletproof coffee, add 1 tsp Virgin Coconut Oil in the mix.

- In infinite recipes where oil is needed, a great healthy alternative.

- As a moisturizer, apply liberally on the skin after a shower, or use as a massage oil.

Recipe Suggestion:

Curried Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

1/2 cup Silk Unsweetened Soymilk 
2 Tbsp virgin coconut oil 
2 cups diced white onion
1 Tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
3/4 tsp natural salt, plus more to taste
1 3/4 cups vegetable broth using Natural Vegetable Bouillon Cubes
1 large cauliflower, cut into portions, and steamed
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp yellow curry powder, plus more to taste
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
Blender

Directions

Sauté onions and garlic with salt in coconut oil, for about 5 minutes, until onions are translucent. Allow to cool slightly.
Transfer cooked onion mixture to a blender, then add vegetable broth, remaining salt, soy milk, steamed cauliflower, nutritional yeast, soy sauce lemon juice, curry powder, and cayenne. You can use unsweetened almond milk, and alternative soy-free seasoning like tamari if you cannot eat soy.
Process on high for 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Transfer soup to saucepan and warm over medium-low heat for about 2 minutes.
Serve with crusty bread.
Recipe and image adapted from Silk.com