What if I told you that you could help heal your body, lower your blood pressure, speed up your metabolism, help prevent heart disease, dissolve kidney stones, balance blood sugar and control diabetes, enhance your immune system, protect your skin and gain a youthful appearance all by consuming coconut products?
Would you believe me?
Ah…the Coconut! Did
you know that coconuts can produce a variety of edible products that can help
transform your health? If you notice lately, there is a lot more buzz about coconuts;
from the meat, water, cream, milk and my favorite…the oil. But there are other products such as flour, sugar,
aminos, and vinegar.
Coconut Meat - is
the white edible portion of the seed. Fresh
coconut meat spoils quickly so that is why we usually see the meat shredded and
dried. However most shredded coconut has
sugar added. But the unsweetened coconut
usually sold in health food stores is better for you and can be used in a
variety of recipes.
Coconut Water - The
liquid inside the young coconut is the coconut water before they mature. This water holds many nutrients such as vitamin
C, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
Plus there is potassium and it’s low in sodium. Coconut water is an
isotonic solution which replaces the fluids and minerals that the body loses
during physical activity. It’s a better
sports drink after exercising and comes in a cans or tetra packs. Replace this for sugar flavored juices for
kids and they will go bananas over how refreshing it is and Mom’s will feel
better giving these to their kiddos throughout the day. It can also help reduce urinary and kidney
stone problems if consumed regularly. It’s
great a reducing vomiting and is a wonderful beverage for a hangover.
Coconut Sugar –
Becoming known as one of the best natural sweetener that is non-toxic. It is a whole food that is derived from the
sap that drips from the coconut flower which is grown organically. It is unrefined and not highly processed such
as brown or other sugars.
Coconut Milk – The
liquid that comes from the meat of the coconut.
It comes in cans for pina coladas and Thai curries. But these days, coconut milk also can be
found in cartons in the milk aisle in pints, half gallons, yogurt, coffee cream
and my favorite…Ice cream!
Coconut Aminos – A
soy free seasoning sauce made from the sap of the coconut tree. It comes
directly from the tree so it’s active, alive and filled with nutrients. It’s blended with a mineral rich sun dried
sea salt and aged but fermented.
Coconut Vinegar – Derived
from the sap of a coconut blossom. An
abundant source of 17 amino acids, vitamin C, minerals, B vitamins has a nearly
neutral pH. It is unheated, enzymatic
live product that is naturally aged for 8-12 months.
Coconut Flour – Raw
coconut flour is made in small batch from unheated coconut meat and is dried
using a tumbler drying method. Its
gluten free, low in carbohydrates and actually lowers the calorie content in
food. It contains 40% dietary fiber
promotes lipid oxidation which helps to burn fat, aids in digestive health and
balances blood sugar levels. Use in
baking, to thicken sauces or as a supplement to super-boost fiber content in
your morning smoothies. It’s best if it
is blended with a ratio of ¼ cup coconut flour to ¾ cup almond flour.
Coconut
Oil – By far the healthiest oil you can consume and
my personal favorite for skin care and cooking.
It has been a staple in tropical cultures for thousands of years. It promotes your heat health, supports your
immune system, aids in managing weight loss, promotes a healthy metabolism, is
an energy booster, kills disease-causing bacteria, keeps your skin looking
youthful and healthy and supports proper functioning of your thyroid
gland. It’s an excellent replacement for butter and nightime moisturizer for your face!
Get crazy for Coconut!
Stormy
