Increased awareness of the risks of excessive refined sugar intake is bringing forth many positive changes. Natural sweeteners such as maple syrup, coconut sugar, molasses and rice syrup are now part of…
Coconut water is the clear liquid found inside of a young, green coconut. It’s a very hydrating drink with a slightly nutty, sweet taste. A cold glass of coconut water on a…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Hi, I am Erika. Coconut girl. Designer. Culinary fairy. Lover of all things fruit, beach and sun. Read more...
