I have decided to create this page showing just video recipes. I much prefer to watch how a recipe is created rather than read how to do it.

Here are some of my favorites that use coconut oil, flour and milk:

Coconut Oil Carrot Chips

Coconut Macaroons

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Breakfast Cake: Oatmeal, fruit and coconut oil

Spicy Coconut Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Coconut Oil Carrot Chips

Now you can have healthy potato chips!!

Coconut Macaroons

Not very healthy but very delicious!

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup

Delicious and healthy!

Breakfast Cake: Oatmeal, fruit and coconut oil

Now this really is a great way to start the day!

Spicy Coconut Shrimp Bisque Recipe

An exotic and indulgent soup that makes a beautiful dish for your guests.

Most people’s perception of coconut milk is that it is the clear liquid that comes from inside the coconut shell.

However, this liquid is actually coconut water, found in young coconuts, and has a very different consistency to that of coconut milk.

Coconut milk is produced from the white meat of a more mature coconut. As the coconut ripens the meat or ‘flesh’ absorbs some of the watery liquid and forms within the walls of the coconut shell.

The coconut is then harvested and the white coconut meat is finely grated and soaked in warm/hot water for around 5 to 10 mins.

After it has cooled the pulp is pressed through a fine sieve or cheese cloth to produce coconut milk.

Here’s a great little video showing you how coconut milk is produced from start to finish:

Thick and Thin Coconut Milk

The process described above produces what is known as ‘thick’ coconut milk. This type of thick, creamy milk is used mainly for deserts and to make sauces.

Thin coconut milk is made from soaking and pressing the remaining grated coconut a second or third time. This thin coconut milk is more widely used for general cooking particularly in Thai dishes and other Southeast Asian countries, as well as West Africa, Hawaii and the West Indies.

The thick and thin methods of producing coconut milk require fresh coconuts and so it is usually only found in tropical countries where coconut trees are grown.

For the rest of us who live in western countries, coconut milk is almost solely available in cans, and is often a combination of thick and thin milk.

Canned Coconut Milk

There’s nothing wrong with buying canned coconut milk. It still retains its high, beneficial oil content, and much of the nutrients from the coconut flesh.

As I’ve said this milk is usually a combination of thick and thin coconut milk, and usually some water added.

Quite often a newly opened can of coconut milk will have the thicker milk at the surface. This is a natural occurrence and not a sign of spoilage. Shaking the can before opening or stirring with a spoon will evenly mix the milk.

However, this thicker, creamier milk can be skimmed off and used in recipes that require coconut cream rather than milk.

How Long Does Coconut Milk Keep For?

Canned coconut milk will spoil and turn rancid fairly quickly once the can is opened, and should be stored in the refrigerator. Just like cows milk, it will only stay fresh in the refrigerator for a few days. You will be able to tell when it ‘goes off’, simply by smelling it.

What Can I Use Coconut Milk For?

There are a number of reasons why people drink coconut milk instead of milk produced from cows. A lot of people are allergic to dairy products and have to find suitable alternatives. Vegans and other people who just prefer not to drink cow’s milk often turn to coconut milk.

Coconut milk is very similar to regular milk in taste and should have no, or a very faint, coconut smell.

Coconut milk can be drunk straight from the can or it can be used as milk substituted in tea, coffee and other hot drinks.

It is ideal for cooking with, and is used in lots of recipes. It is ideal make sauces or deserts. Thai food in particular makes excellent use of coconut milk in many of their dishes.

Coconut Milk Health Benefits

Just like coconut oil, coconut milk retains a large quantity of health promoting minerals and vitamins. The saturated fat in the milk is made up mostly of lauric acid, which has shown to benefit the cardiovascular system.

Here is a nutritional break-down of 100 grams of coconut milk (which is about a third of a cup):

• Calories – 230
• Proteins – 2 g
• Fat – 24g
• Saturated Fat – 21g
• Carbohydrates – 6 g
• Dietary fiber – 2 g
• Sugar – 3.35 g
• Vitamin C – 2.8 mg
• Vitamin E – 0.15 mg
• Vitamin B1 – 0.026 mg
• Vitamin B6 – 0.033 mg
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) – 0.183 mg
• Folate – 16 mcg
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin) – 0.76 mg
• Iron – 1.64 mg
• Selenium – 6.2 mcg
• Sodium – 15 mg
• Calcium – 16 mg
• Magnesium – 37 mg
• Phosphorus – 100 mg
• Potassium – 260 mg

While coconut milk is high in saturated fat, it is fat that the body can easily metabolize in the body and actually benefits the function of the heart.

It is mainly lauric acid, which is also found in mother’s milk, and is a complete food. Lauric acid has been shown to promote brain development and is good for keeping bones strong and healthy.

Coconut milk is also anti-carcinogenic, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral.

Where Can I Buy Coconut Milk?

Most specialist health stores sell coconut milk. Also, it is easily stored and transported in bottles and cans and so can be purchased off the internet if you can’t find any locally.

More often than not, you will be able to get it from Amazon cheaper than anywhere else. Their most popular brand is Native Forest Organic Classic Coconut Milk. I have not tried this brand myself so cannot comment on it, but it has received some good reviews and is their No.1 seller.

If you have any questions or comments regarding coconut milk, please drop them below.

I started this little website back in 2009 to inform visitors what coconut oil can do for your health and physical appearance.

During this time I have received lots of questions that perhaps have not been fully explained in my articles. I decided to create this page as a growing list of FAQ’s. As more questions come in I will add them here.

So if you have any questions regarding coconut oil benefits and its uses, please contact me or add them to the comments box below.

Coconut Oil FAQ’s

1. What’s the Difference Between Coconut Oil, Coconut Milk, and Coconut Water?
2. What Is Organic Coconut Oil?
3. How Much Coconut Oil Should I Take Daily To Receive Its Health Benefits?
4. What Are the Side Effects of Coconut Oil?
5. How Long Does Coconut Oil Last?
6. What Is The Best Way to Store Coconut Oil?
7. Is Coconut Oil Safe to Use in Cooking?
8. Is Coconut Oil Safe for Pregnant Women?
9. Is Coconut Oil Safe for Young Children and Toddlers?
10. How Can I add Coconut Oil to My Daily Diet?
11. Can You Get the Same Benefits by Eating Fresh (or Dried) Coconut?

What’s the Difference Between Coconut Oil, Coconut Milk, and Coconut Water? (Back to Top)

Coconut water is the clear liquid found in young, maturing coconuts. This water is sweet and can be drunk straight from the nut. It contains a lot of important nutrients and antioxidants especially potassium and magnesium, and is a stable source of drinking water in many parts of the world.

Coconut water is also fat-free and is very low in calories, about 50 calories for one cup. Most of the calories come from its natural sugars.

Coconut water can be bought in cartons from health stores and online. For more detailed information, read my article on Coconut Water Benefits.

As the coconut ripens, the water gradually turns into the white, fleshy meat inside the coconut wall.

Coconut milk is produced by grinding up the coconut meat and pressing out the creamy liquid. When the coconut milk settles, the thicker, creamy milk rises to the surface and can be easily removed. This method produces two types of coconut milk – thick and thin.

Coconut milk contains a lot of fat and calories, approx 550 calories per cup, most of them from fat.

Coconut oil is made using various extraction methods which produce 2 types of coconut oil: Refined coconut oil and ‘virgin’ coconut oil.

Virgin Coconut Oil

Virgin coconut oil is the oil commonly bought in stores and is better for our health. The oil is extracted from the coconut milk of fresh coconuts without using heat, in order to preserve the health promoting nutrients and compounds.

Virgin coconut oil has a distinct, pleasant taste and smell of fresh coconuts, whereas ordinary refined or semi-refined coconut oil is largely tasteless.

What Is Organic Coconut Oil? (Back to Top)

Organic coconut oil means it is oil produced from coconut trees that are grown and harvested without the use of pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or hexane. Most of the top brands of virgin coconut oil are organically produced.

How Much Coconut Oil Should I Take Daily To Receive Its Health Benefits? (Back to Top)

Coconut oil benefits come mainly from the medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs), otherwise known as medium chain triglycerides (MCTs).

Dr Bruce Fife C.N.,N.D author of The Coconut Oil Miracle recommends taking “between 1 and 3 tablespoons a day, to enjoy the health benefits from the oil, but actually any amount is better than none at all.”

Incidentally, 3 tablespoons of coconut oil is roughly the same amount of MCFA’s a nursing child would drink each day from mother’s milk.

What Are the Side Effects of Coconut Oil?

Unless you are allergic to coconuts, then you are unlikely to experience any side effects from consuming coconut oil.

If anything you may experience some diarrhea when you first start consuming it. I recommend you start off by taking just 1 tablespoon per day and build up to 3 or 4. Spreading it throughout the day will also help.

If your skin is prone to rashes or is very sensitive, you might try applying some oil to a small area on your skin just to check you don’t react to it.

Other than these common sense approaches, you should not have any concerns with adding coconut oil to your diet or skin/hair.

How Long Does Coconut Oil Last? (Back to Top)

Coconut oil has the longest shelf life of any plant-based oils. Coconut oil products will normally carry a ‘use by’ date of around 2 years. However, you will probably still be able to use it much longer than this. If the oil doesn’t smell or taste rancid then you’re safe to eat it.

What Is The Best Way to Store Coconut Oil?(Back to Top)

The good thing about coconut oil is its natural resistance to heat. You don’t need to store it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.

It has a melting point of around 76 degrees F. so in warmer climates it will often be stored in cupboards in liquid form. In cooler climates or if stored in the refrigerator, coconut oil will turn to a solid.

The properties and compounds of the oil remain exactly the same whether as a solid or liquid.

I like to keep a jar semi-cold, (in the cupboard) so that it turns into a buttery type of thickness. This makes it easy to scoop out and use how you like. I like it this way to spread on toast – Delicious!

Is Coconut Oil Safe to Use in Cooking? (Back to Top)

Yes it is, and I highly recommend it. Coconut oil will quickly turn to liquid when used to cook with. However the healthy properties of the oil, (primarily the medium chain fatty acids) are not destroyed when heated to very high temperatures.

Is Coconut Oil Safe for Pregnant Women? (Back to Top)

Coconut oil is a natural food source that contains lauric acid – which is also present in breast milk. If you have already been drinking coconut oil before becoming pregnant, and have had no adverse reactions to it, then there’s no reason not to continue.

However, a lot of Western diets are now low-fat, and so it’s probably not a good idea to start consuming coconut oil while pregnant if your body is not used to it.

Is Coconut Oil Safe for Young Children and Toddlers? (Back to Top)

Yes, coconut oil is perfectly safe to give to young children and toddlers. The only reaction they may have to too much oil, is diarrhea.

The best thing to do is slowly add coconut oil to their diets, starting off with just a small teaspoon a day. After a month or 2 you can build up to a tablespoon a day and should not expect any problems.

Kids actually love the taste of coconut oil and it’s so easy to add to food. My kids just lick it straight off the spoon!

How Can I add Coconut Oil to My Daily Diet? (Back to Top)

Coconut oil is such a versatile oil. You can add it to your diet in a whole manner of ways including:

Replace your regular (unhealthy) cooking oil with coconut oil as a 1 for 1 replacement.

Substitute butter or margarine with coconut oil for spreading on bread or toast – or for baking.

Add coconut oil to smoothies. Many sports drinks already incorporate coconut oil into their products to give an extra energy boost.

Use coconut oil as a natural sweetener to hot drinks or to add to cereals.

Eat it as is! Hardened coconut oil tastes like candy or white chocolate. Delicious!

Can You Get the Same Benefits by Eating Fresh (or Dried) coconut? (Back to Top)

Whole coconut contains little oil and you would not get the same long chain fatty acid benefits from the meat of coconut.

Fresh coconut does provide plenty of nutrients though, especially minerals such as manganese, copper, selium and iron. It also has a good protein value, all of which is not present in coconut oil.

The problem is, to enjoy these health promoting nutrients, you need to eat the coconut meat fresh, and unless you are in a tropical country, coconuts will certainly not be fresh by the time they reach stores and markets around the world.

Those outside the tropics – dried coconut is probably the best option. It is still a healthy option, containing all the valuable nutrients. Dried coconut can be bought as shredded coconut, coconut flakes, coconut cream concentrate or coconut flour.

Just be careful where you purchase your dried coconut and investigate thoroughly to be sure it was processed according to industry standards to avoid potential contamination.

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You’re about to discover why coconut oil is actually a ‘healthy’ fat your body needs for optimal health and energy. It is also a different type of fat to that of your regular cooking oil which actually works to burn calories rather than store food as fat deposits.

Let me explain the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’ of the magic behind coconut oil and weight loss..

First of all, please don’t be confused about weight loss and diets. I am totally against anyone starting a diet to lose weight. Diets work purely for the short-term and virtually everyone who goes on a diet regains their original weight and more, once they come off them. Simply because once they lose the weight they wanted to through dieting, they go back to the way they used to eat that made them fat in the first place!

Losing weight through a change in lifestyle however, is what will ultimately create a healthier, happier and slimmer person.

This article will explain quite clearly why traditional methods of losing weight through food choices (in particular the fats we eat), fail more often than they succeed, and why eating coconut oil might just be the answer.

Eat Less Fat and You Lose More Weight, Right?

Wrong! Established teachings and methods of losing weight, taught and preached by so many ‘health’ gurus, books and mainstream magazines, tell us that in order to lose weight we must eat less fat. They say that fat is bad for you and the reason why you gain weight. Unfortunately this could be the most fundamental reasons why it is so difficult for most people to reduce their weight.

We need fat! Our bodies need a certain amount of fat in order for us to have energy and stay healthy. Fat is used to absorb and transport essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients throughout our body. We also need fat to produce hormones and cellular membranes.

So if we need fat in our body, but it contains calories that causes us to gain weight, what is the solution? I’m sure you’ve guessed by now that the answer may lie with coconut oil! And there are 3 compelling reasons why this is true..

Reason #1 – Not All Fats are Created Equal

Now here’s the science bit, so pay attention! You might be surprised to know that all fats contain the same amount of calories. No matter if they are from plants such as corn or wheat, or from animal products such as cows. These traditional oils all contain long chain fatty acids (LCFA).

Coconut oil however is made up of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) which is actually less and smaller in size than other fats and subsequently contain fewer calories.

More importantly, the medium chain fatty acids are digested and used by the body differently than long chain fatty acids. Basically the fat from LCFA is broken down and stored directly into or fat cells.

When we exercise for example, the body immediately calls upon nutrients like protein and carbohydrates for immediate energy. It won’t touch these fat reserves unless our physical activity demands greater energy reserves, in which case fat is removed from these fat cells and burned for fuel.

As long as we eat just enough food to satisfy us the body will use the majority if it up converting it into energy.

Unfortunately, if we eat too much, especially too much LCFA and/or don’t exercise enough,the body will store the excess as fat deposits and we will gain weight as a consequence.

Now here’s why coconut oil is so much better for us – The MCFA found in coconut oil is utilized differently by the body. Instead of sending the excess food to be stored to our fat cells, the body sends it directly to the liver where it is immediately converted into energy – the same way a carbohydrate works.

So by eating coconut oil, the body immediately uses it to make energy rather than store it as body fat. Consequently, you can eat much more coconut oil than you can other oils before the excess is converted into fat.

There have been several studies confirming these findings using humans and animals to demonstrate how a reduction in body weight and fat deposits occurred when LCFA were replaced with MCFA.

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition discovered that not only did patients lose weight when they included MCFA’s in their diet, but actually lost more weight than compared to a diet with olive oil.

These findings alone would be a good enough reason to replace traditional oils with coconut oils. But the magic doesn’t stop there!

Reason #2 – Coconut Oil and Metabolism

Certain foods are better at increasing our body’s metabolism than others. Protein rich foods for example are effective in stimulating our metabolism. Without going into too much detail, a higher or faster metabolism burns more fat, which helps in weight loss. You can learn more about how metabolism works here.

The MFCA contained in coconut oil is the most concentrated natural source available and makes is even more effective than protein. As previously mentioned the MCFA are immediately burned as fuel, thus increasing the body’s metabolic activity. Not only are medium-chain fatty acids burned for energy use, but they encourage the burning of LCFA as well.

Not only does regular vegetable oil promote weight gain, it also suppresses thyroid activity. The thyroid gland controls our metabolism and so by consuming LCFA we depress out thyroid activity and lower our metabolic rate. Coconut oil however, has the opposite effect! It stimulates the thyroid and speeds up our metabolism.

Still need convincing?

Reason #3 – Coconut Oil Suppresses Food Cravings

One of the biggest culprits for putting on weight is due to food cravings. We’ve all been in a situation where we feel hungry and our bodies start to crave unhealthy food. Fast food, sweet snacks like chips and cookies and chocolate being the main demons. (well they are for me anyway!)

Unfortunately, low-fat diets can exasperate the problem as you are merely depriving the body of the fats it needs. The solution is to consume healthy fats as part of a healthy daily diet including coconut oil, flaxseed oil and fish oils. These fats will help you to feel fuller for longer and keep those hunger pangs at bay.

Conclusion

I’ve no doubt that coconut oil benefits and the effect it has on our bodies will continue to gain greater media exposure. There are some compelling reasons why coconut oil can help prevent weight gain and even promote weight loss.

When combined with a high-fibre diet, using coconut oil and coconut products can have a remarkable effect on your weight and your health.

Incorporating coconut oil into your diet is as easy as replacing your current cooking oil with coconut oil. For an excellent source of coconut oil for cooking, I highly recommend Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. Try it once, and you’ll never want to go back to regular cooking oil again!

If you would like to discuss coconut oil and weight loss further, please drop your comments below.

Sarah

Coconut water has been used for several years as a refreshing and healthy drink and is still drunk today straight from the nut.

It was effectively used during the second world war in the Pacific as an emergency plazma replacement. Coconut water is naturally sterile, (the water permeates though the filtering husk) it does not produce heat or destroys red blood cells and is readily accepted by the body. It has virtually the same level of electrolytes as human blood plasma and so it was often used as an alternative during emergency plasma transfusions.

Coconuts are found growing all over the world in warm climates. The water from Indian and Bangladeshi coconuts are generally sweeter than Thai and Brazilian coconuts.

A coconut has more water content when it is young and green, and is harvested earlier to extract the maximum amount of water. At this stage the water is clear and dense, with a sweet taste. Once it begins to mature, much of the water is absorbed into the flesh of the nut, giving it that moist white texture.  A single coconut usually provides approximately an 11 ounce serving of water.

Health Benefits of Coconut Water

As soon as coconut water is exposed to air some of the nutrients will begins to dissipate and the water will start to ferment. Therefore it is important to drink the water as soon as possible or vacuum seal it to preserve much of the health properties.

The important nutrients found in coconut water include lauric acid, chloride, and iron, as well as essential electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium and calcium. A healthy balance of electrolytes is important for the optimal health of our muscular, cardiovascular, nervous and immune systems. They also contribute to the effective absorption and balance of the body’s internal fluids.

As well as containing a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and other healthy nutrients, coconut water is naturally low in carbohydrates and sugars, and is virtually fat-free.

Coconut Water As An Energy Drink

Coconut water benefits are particularly significant when used as an energy drink after any form of physical activity. Most people turn to the normal energy drinks after a workout, and whilst they are fairly effective at rehydrating the body and replenishing lost nutrients, they just don’t compare to the benefits of coconut water.

Coconut water contains much more vitamins and minerals, as well as a quarter less sugar and salt. It also has approximately double to three times The amount of potassium, calcium and chloride compared to most sports drinks.

This makes coconut water perfect for rapid hydration and to replenish the body’s energy levels and depleted nutrients after a vigorous workout. It’s a natural isotonic beverage and not artificially produced.

Age Spots, Wrinkles, and Other Skin Problems

Oddly enough, coconut water is believed to help various skin conditions such as age spots, wrinkles and even acne. Coconut water contains traces of Cytokinins and lauric acid which research has found can help lessen the  effects of aging skin, balance PH levels and keep tissues in the skin firm and hydrated.

Applying coconut water to the face at night, before going to bed, may help with age spots, wrinkles, cellulite, acne and eczema. I’m not sure how effective or practical this is, and further research is needed to confirm these claims.

Coconut Water and Weight Loss

Coconut water is a natural electrolyte and isotonic beverage which help increase the body’s metabolism. An increased metabolism can benefit people who want to lose weight as the body will naturally burn off more calories.

Digestive Problems

Lauric acid, found in coconut water is converted into monolaurin which has anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-microbia properties.

Drinking coconut water can help treat various gastrointestinal tract infections such as parasites, intestinal worms and lipid-coated viruses. More common digestive problems like constipation, diarrhea or Leaky Gut Syndrome can also benefit from a daily cup of coconut water.

To treat intestinal worms, it is recommended you mix 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil into a cup of coconut oil and drink daily for 3 days.

Dehydration

Dehydration can occur through rigorous exercise, illness or simply not drinking enough water. Coconut water is rich in potassium and other minerals which help regulate our internal fluids – replenishing and rehydrating the body. A cup of coconut water actually contains close to twice the amount  of potassium found in a banana.

The electrolyte balance and plasma in coconut water is almost identical to that of human blood. Without going into too much detail, the body can quickly and effectively absorb the rich levels of potassium and minerals found in coconut water. Rehydration occurs much more quickly and often used to treat illness such as dysentery, cholera, diarrhea and stomach flu.

Treatment for High Blood Pressure

More often than not, people who suffer from high blood pressure also have lower levels of potassium in their body. Coconut water is particularly rich in potassium and therefore drinking it on a regular basis can help regulate and stabilize blood pressure levels.

Any Side Effects to Drinking Coconut Oil?

Fortunately coconut water is one of the healthiest, natural drinks there is. The bodily readily accepts it and there are no known side effects. It is also deemed safe for children, pregnant, and breastfeeding women.

Where and How to Buy Coconut Water

Apart from buying fresh coconuts, which just isn’t very practical, you can buy pure coconut oil from health stores or online (see below).

They are all pretty much taste the same  to me and are similarly priced. I have tried all 3 and have eventually stuck with Vita. At the time of writing this, they also have it reduced in price.

Conclusion

Many people already know about coconut oil benefits and how it can improve our health,both internally an externally. Now it is clear that coconut water benefits also contain a ton of healthy vitamins and minerals that can keep us fit and well. A daily cup may be all you need to keep you fit and healthy.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the coconut water benefits, please drop them below.

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What is Coconut Flour?

Coconut flour is basically the meat of the coconut that is scooped out, dried, de-fatted and finely ground into a powder very similar to wheat flour.

However, the similar appearance is about the only thing it has in common, because unlike wheat flour, coconut flour consists of approx 15% coconut oil and 60% dietary fiber! The remaining 25% consists of water, protein, carbohydrates and other important nutrients.

It is also gluten-free which is an important consideration to so many people who have a gluten intolerance or wheat allergy.

Lose Weight by Cooking with Coconut Flour

The high fiber and protein content, combined with low carbohydrates make it ideal for anyone regulating their weight. It also helps to balance the body’s blood sugar levels which helps protect against diabetes.

The fiber helps keep the digestive system functioning correctly and the coconut oil has ‘essential fatty acids’ that can lower LDL cholesterol levels.

Pastries, cookies, muffins, cakes etc. can now be enjoyed without the concern of putting weight on, or increasing your cholesterol levels. Loaded with healthy dietary fiber, foods made with coconut flour are a good source of protein with fantastic flavor and texture.

Where Can I Buy Coconut Flour?

Coconut flour can be bought from specialist grocers or health food stores. Although because it has such a good shelf life, I find it easier and cheaper to buy it online.

You’ll find many different varieties and brands of coconut flour, but try to opt for the type that is either organically produced or virgin coconut flour, which isn’t highly processed. The color should not be pure white, but more of a creamy color.

Read the label or the product description before you buy, and if you’re in any doubt contact the manufacturers and ask them. Also make sure it’s unsweetened. Most brands these days are unsweetened, but it’s worth making sure before you buy it.

I have been using Bob’s Red Mill Organic Coconut Flour and absolutely love its subtle coconut flavor in my foods. It works really well in smoothies too!

You can make your own coconut flour at home with a food processor, but without a grain mill you’ll probably struggle in getting a “floury” consistency.

Conclusion

Coconut flour is easy to incorporate into a healthy lifestyle and used in your diet, especially if you want to lose some weight. By substituting coconut flour in some of your favorite recipes, you can literally have your cake and eat it – guilt free!

I hope by now you can see the many benefits of coconut flour and the reasons for substituting it for regular baking flour. Enjoy!

Coconut oil has so many uses and benefits for inside and outside the body. One of the more common uses is coconut oil for skin. In particular, coconut oil as a moisturizer.

Regular moisturizing products work by adding water into the skin. Dry and wrinkled skin absorbs the moisture which expands the skins tissues and flattens wrinkles and leaves the face feeling smoother and younger looking.

The only problem with these regular moisturizers is the effect on the skin is rather short lived. The moisture soon evaporates or absorbs into the blood stream, leaving the skin dry and wrinkled again.

Most moisturizers try to combat this rapid loss of moisture by adding oils into the product. Unfortunately the oil that is added is nearly always highly refined vegetable oil which contains virtually zero nutrients and antioxidants the skin needs.

Antioxidants help to fight against free radicals, the process in which the skin loses its elasticity, strength and suppleness.

We generally consume antioxidants through a healthy balanced diet, but using then directly onto the skin can also have a beneficial effect. Virgin Coconut Oil is particularly useful in fighting free-radicals, as it hasn’t been stripped of any of its natural components through the refining process.

Virgin coconut oil can help prevent the skin from developing liver spots and other blemishes caused by the aging process and over exposure to direct sunlight or UV light. The oil helps to keep the tissues in the skin strong and supple so that the skin doesn’t sag or wrinkle. It has even been documented to improve the skins condition by restoring previous damaged or diseased skin.

Coconut oil doesn’t evaporate or become absorbed into the blood stream nearly as quick as refined vegetable oil. It is also full of antioxidants and vital nutrients that protects and repairs damaged skin as well as giving it a youthful appearance.

Other Uses of Coconut Oil for Skin

For people with skin complaints or disease, coconut oil can work as an acne and eczema treatment. Simply apply a sufficient amount of coconut oil on the affected area every day after a wash.

Moisture is very important when a person is treating eczema. Coconut oil, when applied on the face, also melts the dirt that gets clogged in the pores. For more severe cases, apply coconut oil more than once a day.

You can add coconut oil to a bath to give an all over moisturizing effect. It will also act to sooth and relax.

Coconut oil soap is a great substitute for regular soap as it won’t dry your hands out and will keep them supple and smooth.

Take a few tablespoons of virgin coconut oil every morning to give a boost to your metabolism. A healthy digestive system improves the hormonal production and cell function which gives you radiant skin.

There are so many more coconut oil benefits that are incredibly beneficial to our general health and wellbeing. If you haven’t done so already, I suggest you at least try some of the recommendations given on this site.

Virgin coconut oil is different to regular coconut oil due to the way it is processed. The virgin coconut oil is made from fresh coconuts as apposed to the dried ones or ‘copra’ as it is known.

The meat from the fresh coconuts is removed mechanically or by natural means.

The precious nutrients that have so many health benefits are retained because no further chemical refining, bleaching or deodorizing is necessary. It can be consumed straight from source without any artificial processing.

The best quality virgin coconut oil should be virtually colorless, residue free with a coconut taste and scent.

According to the standards set by Department of Trade and Industry of the Philippines (the worlds largest exporter of coconuts), virgin coconut oil must be colorless, sediment free with natural fresh coconut scent and free from rancid odors or tastes.

Virgin coconut oil is regarded as the highest quality coconut oil and is preferred for food preparation and home medicinal use. It is a more labor intensive process and therefore it costs more to buy in our stores.

The only way to know for sure you’re buying the best virgin coconut oil is to look for the organic label. If it is labeled ‘certified organic’, it means the whole process from growth to production, is done organically.

If you want to use coconut oil for the hair or skin, then the less expensive coconut oil products are fine to use.

There are several manufacturers and retail outlets selling coconut oil products. As with any type of health food, it is worth doing a little research on the company before paying for an expensive coconut oil product. Find out what country it sources its coconut from and what processing methods are used in its production.

Virgin v’s Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Don’t be misled into thinking there is an even better coconut oil available as ‘extra’ virgin coconut oil. This is just a marketing ploy that was originally used in the olive oil industry. Virgin coconut oil is as good as it can get and there is no other standard to produce a better result.