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Can coconut oil help in any way with the Coronavirus?

The antimicrobial properties of coconut oil

You might be using coconut oil as part of your food preparation for its taste, nutritional value or because it’s one of the most heat-stable fats to cook with. But there is…

Coconut oil
Can you eat coconut with a tree nut allergy?

Can people with a tree nut allergy eat coconut?

If you have any allergies or know people that do, you know how important it is to always read the ingredients and product labels. This goes for both food as well as…

Health, Nutrition
What is the best way to melt coconut oil?

What is the best way to melt coconut oil?

Coconut oil is one of the most versatile oils in the world and can be used for a large variety of things both internally and topically. As it’s very adaptable to temperatures,…

Coconut oil, Health
difference between coconut sugar and palm sugar

The difference between coconut sugar and palm sugar

Sugar..almost everyone loves a sweet bite, but we also know how consuming too much refined sugar can affect our health. This awareness has resulted in a growing interest in healthier sugar alternatives.…

Health, Nutrition
Is the coconut a nut or a fruit?

Is the coconut a nut, a seed or a fruit?

The famous coconut song goes ‘’The coconut nut is a giant nut, if you eat too much you’ll get very fat.’’ Luckily you won’t get fat from eating a lot of coconut, but…

Nutrition
Coconut products such as coconut oil, coconut water, coconut milk, coconut flour, coconut sugar and coconut jelly

The coconut products guide: 23 vegan coconut foods

Coconuts have become increasingly popular in recent years and so have healthy coconut products. One of the best known and most versatile is coconut oil. You can use it to prepare food…

Coconut oil, Nutrition
how to use coconut oil for your hair

Coconut oil for your hair: a true miracle oil

Coconut oil is one of the most versatile natural products in the world. You can cook with it and use it to moisturize your skin, but also to nourish and protect your…

Body care, Coconut oil
Which coconut water is the healthiest?

Which coconut water is the healthiest?

Coconut water is the clear liquid found inside of a young, green coconut. It is a very hydrating drink with a slightly nutty, sweet taste. A cold glass of coconut water on…

Health, Nutrition
how to make cold-pressed coconut oil

How to make virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil

Last year I visited Bali for a month and fell in love with it. It’s truly one of the most amazing places I’ve been to with warm people, stunning nature, fascinating culture,…

Coconut oil, Entrepreneurship
Coconut oil uses for your skin, hair, nails and mouth

35 coconut oil uses for your skin, hair, nails & teeth

Coconut oil is a real multi-tasker with lots of health benefits. In this article I explain all about how to use coconut oil on your body and what it can do for…

Body care, Coconut oil
Beautiful deserted beach on the coconut island

A month in Koh Samui, Thailand’s coconut island

Last year around this time I spent a month in Koh Samui, one of Thailand’s many beautiful islands. Koh Samui is known as the coconut island and it truly does its name…

Blog, Traveling
Should you use coconut oil for your skin?

The amazing benefits of coconut oil for your skin

Coconut oil is everywhere these days: as a healthy cooking oil, to boost your smoothies with, as a miracle hair treatment, a skin moisturizer and a teeth-whitening detox superstar. But should you use…

Body care, Coconut oil
What can you use coconut milk for?

What can you do with coconut milk?

Coconut milk is the white liquid made from coconut meat from brown coconuts. It’s rich in healthy fatty acids and has a creamy, mildly sweet taste. Traditionally used in Asian cuisine, it…

Body care, Nutrition
How do you know which coconut oil is good for you and which one you shouldn't use?

Coconut oil names: all the different types explained

Coconut oil is one of the most versatile products in the world. You can use it to cook with, to make desserts, as a hair mask, moisturizer, massage oil, mouthwash and so…

Coconut oil, Health
Coconut oil is healthy, it has always been healthy!

Coconut oil is healthy and here is why

Once in a while an article starts to circulate the internet stating that coconut oil is unhealthy. Some of these articles go as far as saying that it’s never been healthy and…

Coconut oil, Health, Nutrition
What is the difference between coconut water and coconut milk

The difference between coconut water and coconut milk

There are two natural coconut beverages: coconut water and coconut milk. They both have their own characteristics, nutritional value and uses. I often hear people say ‘’I opened a fresh coconut and drank the…

Health, Nutrition
how to use coconut oil in and around the house

25 ways to use coconut oil around the house

Coconut oil is a multifaceted ingredient in both food preparation and beauty products. Its unique properties and versatility make it suitable for a wide range of applications. But there’s more to it! Coconut…

Coconut oil, Health, Lifestyle
How to store coconut oil to get the maximum out of it

How to store coconut oil

Coconut oil is a very stable oil and has a shelf life of about two years. Of course most jars won’t last anywhere near that long, but it’s good to know that…

Coconut oil
Coconut oil and nutrient absorption

Coconut oil and nutrient absorption

Have you ever taken dietary supplements and wondered why some of them need to be ingested with food and others not? This is because there are fat-soluble and water-soluble nutrients. Fat-soluble nutrients…

Health, Nutrition
Tips for oil pulling with coconut oil

Oil pulling with coconut oil

Oil pulling has become quite the buzz. It’s all over the internet and especially on social media it seems like everyone is doing it. But this ancient Ayurvedic practice of swishing oil in…

Coconut oil, Health
Is coconut sugar healthy or not?

Is coconut sugar a good alternative to refined sugar?

Coconut sugar, also known as coconut palm sugar or coconut blossom sugar is a natural sweetener made from the flower buds of the coconut tree. It has been used in countries in…

Health, Nutrition
How coconut oil can replace toxic products

Toxin-free living: coconut oil, baking soda & essential oils

In my latest DIY post on how to make a body wash for sensitive skin I wrote about toxin-free living. Nowadays almost all my body care and household products are either from…

Coconut oil, Health
Danielle CEO of Indigenous Coconut Oil from Guyana

Coconut Queens: Danielle Hodge of Indigenous Coconut Oil

One of the many things I love about what I do is being able to connect with some really amazing people. Like-minded ambitious souls who are on a mission to not only…

Coconut oil, Entrepreneurship
Holiday baking with coconut products

Baking with coconut products

It’s almost that time of the year again. December’s holiday season is right around the corner, with lots of delicious, festive foods, special dishes and baking in the spotlight. It might not…

Health, Nutrition
Amazing uses of coconut products

Why coconut is called the tree of life

When we think about coconut products, some of the first things coming up are coconut water, coconut oil and coconut milk. Each of them is wonderful in their own way and packed…

Lifestyle, Nutrition
Some of the many things you can use coconut oil for in the kitchen and to prepare food with

10+ healthy & versatile coconut oil kitchen uses

Coconut oil is without a doubt the most versatile oil in the world. You can use it for food preparation, beauty and personal hygiene, chores around the house and more. In this…

Coconut oil, Nutrition
How I use coconut oil on a typical day

My favorite ways to use coconut oil

Coconut oil has been a hot topic over the past few years and even more so since last month’s massive media attention debating if it’s healthy or not. In case you missed…

Coconut oil, Lifestyle
What makes a cooking oil healthy or unhealthy?

What makes a cooking oil (un)healthy?

Knowing how to choose a healthy cooking oil can be confusing. There is so much contradicting information about fat. As a result, many people cook with the wrong kind of fats. In this article…

Coconut oil, Health, Nutrition
Is cooking with coconut oil healthy?

The health benefits of cooking with coconut oil

Coconut oil is a very versatile ingredient to have in your kitchen. It’s suitable for both sweet and savory recipes such as soups, curries, smoothies, salads, baked goods, stir-fries and desserts. The…

Coconut oil, Health
How to quit sugar and still enjoy sweets

The 10 things that helped me go and stay refined sugar-free

Quitting sugar is one of the most challenging diet changes, but also one of the most powerful and rewarding ones. I used to be pretty hooked on sugar and it took me…

Health, Nutrition
Article about the different uses of coconut oil for your baby

12 ways to use coconut oil for your baby

One of my best friends had a baby recently and she asked me what I think about using coconut oil for your baby. She was surprised to see how many baby products…

Body care, Coconut oil
How to choose the best virgin coconut oil

How to choose the best virgin coconut oil

Coconut oil is a very healthy product for both food preparation as well as for topical use. It’s great for your skin, hair, nails and for oral health. If you’re looking for…

Coconut oil, Nutrition
Tips on how to choose the best type of refined coconut oil

How to choose the best refined coconut oil

Do you ever find all the coconut oil names and labels out there to be confusing? I know I did at first. There are many types of coconut oil with significant differences in quality. In this…

Coconut oil, Nutrition
What is coconut oil good for?

An introduction to coconut oil

A long time staple product in countries from Asia to the Caribbean, in recent years coconut oil has become a favorite of people everywhere in the world. You can cook with it, put…

Coconut oil, Lifestyle
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With coco love from Bali

Hello from Bali and welcome to my coconut blog! I am so excited to introduce you to this project that is very dear to me. Coconuts are some of my favorite things in…

Entrepreneurship, Lifestyle, Traveling
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The antimicrobial properties of coconut oil

The antimicrobial properties of coconut oil

Can people with a tree nut allergy eat coconut?

Can people with a tree nut allergy eat coconut?

What is the best way to melt coconut oil?

What is the best way to melt coconut oil?

The difference between coconut sugar and palm sugar

The difference between coconut sugar and palm sugar

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