Coconut oil is a plant-based oil derived from coconuts. Although it comes from a plant, it’s uniquely high in saturated fats. There’s great debate and controversy as to whether it benefits health.

Coconut oil has a high smoke point and melts when heated. It's packed with nutrients and antioxidants and can be used for ...

Coconut oil has become a hot topic in the fitness and wellness world for its potential to aid in weight loss. This article ...

Saturated fat is any dietary fat that is solid at room temperature. Common sources include meat, dairy, and butter, as well as some tropical plant oils, such as coconut and palm oil. All fats ...

Trendy coconut-oil spreads contain co­co­nut oil blended with other vegetable oils. They have 3.5 to 5 grams of saturated fat, 50 to 100 calories, and 7 to 11 grams of total fat per tablespoon.

Fat-washing involves infusing a spirit with fats or oils, adding texture and flavor to a drink. With tips from bartenders ...

Coconut oil makes chocolate looser when warm and melted — the perfect consistency for coating strawberries. Once it cools to room temperature (or just below), the coconut oil helps it harden with more ...

There have been some claims that coconut oil could be used as a treatment, or even a cure, for Alzheimer's disease or dementia. There is currently not enough experimental evidence to back up these ...