Just back from a trip to Florida and boy, did I eat GREAT!...but more importantly, the flavors of the "Floribbean Diet" are outstanding, in particular, Coconut...and lets concentrate on Coconut Oil..
So lets talk about the flavor first...ahhhhh, "it tastes like coconut????"...No...actually, coconut oil doesn't really give you a "taste",per se, but what it does do is give you the "aroma" of coconut and is very subtle...as long as you use it with other mild flavors, the coconut aroma will be present...as long as you keep your mouth closed (similar to wine tasting), as you breathe, you will experience the coconut aroma to the foods you're eating or cooking in this case...so it's really a treat to all of a sudden have a "pina colada moment" while you're enjoying your sauteed fish or chicken...NOTE: please use the "unrefined or Virgin" oils...and it's a "medium heat cooking oil" so no deep frying...treat it exactly you would with butter...
Now to the health benefits:
Check out this website Organicfacts.net, for more detailed information:
- maintaining cholesterol levels
- weight loss
- increased immunity / antioxidants
- proper digestion and metabolism
- relief from: kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and cancer, dental care, and bone strength.
So what's my point???...Without getting in trouble with trademarks, but, Coconut Oil "tastes great, less filling"!!!!...Lots of Flavor with even more Health Benefits!...need to work on that slogan!...
So look for Coconut oil in your stores, and treat it like butter in your cooking, baking, etc. And you'll also be doing your body a favor by making it healthier, stronger, and happier!!!!...
Here's a dish I made that was inspired by my trip:
Sauteed Mahi Mahi in Coconut Oil with a Lemon, Cumin, Cayenne and Shallots, with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
Be GREAT, One Meal at a Time!
Jameson
oooh.... can't we have the receipe for that one? ;-)
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