Sandra, yucko on taking the CO plain (yikes!). Like you, I didn't like it in my coffee first try, now I don't like coffee without it! And it's a great moisturizer; I put it all over my face, neck, and chest at night before going to bed.

Bonnie, a lot of people say that it does curb their appetite, and also may speed up metabolism.

Here is a thread on coconut oil; it big, but you get a lot of information. Happy reading!

http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthre...07&page=1&pp=15