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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
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 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
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
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
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
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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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