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…
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 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 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…
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…
Hi, I am Erika. Coconut girl. Designer. Culinary fairy. Lover of all things fruit, beach and sun. Read more...
