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…
People have become more aware of the risks of consuming too much refined sugar. This has resulted in an interest in healthier sugar alternatives. Natural sweeteners such as maple syrup, coconut sugar,…
There is a coconut song that goes like ‘’The coconut nut is a giant nut, if you eat too much you’ll get very fat.’’ Well luckily you won’t get fat from eating…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Coconut oil is one of the most versatile products in the world. You can use it to cook your food in, to make desserts, as a hair mask, moisturizer, massage oil, mouthwash…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
It’s that time of the year – December’s holiday season puts festive foods, all sorts of special dishes and baking in the spotlight. It might not be the healthiest of times, but…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hi, I am Erika. Coconut girl. Designer. Culinary fairy. Lover of all things fruit, beach and sun. Read more...
