Coconut water is the clear liquid found inside of a young coconut. It’s a very hydrating drink with a slightly nutty, sweet taste. There are few things as refreshing as a cold…
Coconut oil is praised for its numerous health benefits as a multifaceted ingredient in both food preparation as well as in beauty products. Its unique properties and versatility make it suitable for…
The differences in quality can be really big when it comes to coconut oil, so how do you know which coconut oil is good for you and which one you should stay…
In my latest DIY post on how to make a body wash for sensitive skin I wrote about toxin-free living. I often speak with people who say they’d like to use more…
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 milk is the white, creamy liquid made from coconut ”meat”, extracted from the mature, brown coconut. When coconuts are still very young, they only contain a transparent liquid called coconut water.…
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…
Last year I visited Bali for the first time! It is truly one of the most amazing places I’ve been to with wonderful people, stunning nature, fascinating culture, amazing vibes and delicious…
Coconut oil is one of the most wholesome and versatile natural products. Not just to cook with and to use on your skin, but also to nourish and protect your hair. Using…
Coconut oil has been a hot topic over the past few years and even more so since last month’s massive media attention debating whether it is healthy or not. In case you…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 everywhere these days; as a healthy cooking oil, to boost your smoothies, as a miracle hair treatment, a skin moisturizer and a teeth-whitening detox superstar. Today I am going…
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 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 for centuries in…
Understanding what makes a cooking oil (un)healthy can be confusing. There is a lot of misunderstanding about fats; one of them is that a healthy cooking oil should contain as little fat as…
Coconut oil is without a doubt the most versatile oil in the world. From food preparation to skin, hair, nail & oral care and chores around the house, the list of uses…
Coconut oil is a real multi-tasker; you can use it to prepare food with, for skin and hair treatments, for oil pulling and many other things. To help you get the most…
Coconuts have become increasingly popular in recent years and so have coconut products. One of the best known and most versatile is coconut oil; you can use it to prepare food with,…
Coconut oil is a great additive to a healthy diet; it contains valuable nutrients that help maintain a healthy body. When I first started using coconut oil, the health benefits were very…
In the previous post I wrote about the differences between refined and virgin coconut oil. I talked about how to pick a good quality refined coconut oil and which to avoid. Today’s post is…
Do you ever find all the coconut oil names and labels out there to be confusing? I know I did at first. There are so many types of coconut oil which differ in quality and characteristics.…
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 it has actually been around for thousands…
A long time staple product in countries in Asia, Oceania, Africa and the Caribbean, coconut oil has in recent years become a lifestyle favorite of people around the world. If you haven’t tried using coconut…
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...
