Coconut

What is: coconut is the fruit from the coconut tree. The coconut tree can reach 25m height, is part of the palm tree family. It grows well next to the sea plains, in a humid ambient, and it also needs a tropical climate. Its fruit, the coconut, can be tasted when green, the coconut waters contains a refreshing beverage. The perfect isotonic drink and totally hygienic packed by nature. There are coconut drinks packed in carton or bottle but noting like the real thing. The more mature the more flesh and less water but sweeter. The pressed flesh and water together makes the coconut milk which is an ingredient of many tropical cooking recipes. Coconut oil possesses healing properties far beyond that of any other dietary oil. Native use: coconut is extensively used in traditional medicine among Asian and Pacific populations. Pacific Islanders consider coconut oil to be the cure for all illness. The coconut palm is so highly valued by them as both a source of food and medicine that it is called "The Tree of Life”. There's a long tradition in the islands of using coconut oil as a sunscreen. . In Polynesia, it is used cosmetically to maintain soft and smooth skin, and also medically to relieve stiffness of the joints, and rheumatism and back pain by rubbing on a specific area. Polynesians also mixed coconut oil with turmeric to treat sick newborns and apparently also massaged coconut oil on the abdomen on pregnant women to move a baby from breach in to normal position. In India, coconut oil has been used in their healing system Ayurveda for thousands of years as well. In Ayurveda, when used as food, coconut oil is known to nourish the body tissues, improve sexual health, improve intelligence, support respiratory and urinary systems, and calm Vata and Pitta. It is also applied to the scalp to improve hair condition: length, shine and texture. It is also applied topically on skin and wounds, and also heated with herbs which strengthens the healing properties and benefits of the herb. Coconut In Traditional Medicine: in traditional medicine around the world coconut is used to treat a wide variety of health problems including the following: abscesses, asthma, baldness, bronchitis, bruises, burns, colds, constipation, cough, dropsy, dysentery, earache, fever, flu, gingivitis, gonorrhea, irregular or painful menstruation, jaundice, kidney stones, lice, malnutrition, nausea, rash, scabies, scurvy, skin infections, sore throat, swelling, syphilis, toothache, tuberculosis, tumors, typhoid, ulcers, upset stomach, weakness, and wounds. Only recently has modern medical science unlocked the secrets to coconut's amazing healing powers. Rich in: potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc, which give to it an interesting nutritive value. It contains a high amount of alimentary fibers, omega rich oils and lauric acid. The coconut oils virgin cold pressed organic quality oils are unheated, keeping the natural vitamin E and tocopherols The coconut is a fruit recently qualified as a functional food, because of its capacity to work on diseases, preventive medicine and rich body care. Modern medical science: Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits summarized below. Back it the early and mid-1980s, people were concerned that saturated fats could raise cholesterol levels. The soybean industry realized this was a perfect opportunity to make a profit. They reasoned that if they could convince people that all saturated fats were bad and caused heart disease people would eat more soy based oil. So the soybean industry spent millions in an anti-saturated fat and anti-tropical oils publicity. Thousands of islanders in the Phillipines lost their local industry based on coconut. Thanks (so much) to Bruce Fife, CN, ND the coconut got it’s true position back: he revealed the truth and summurised the amazing effects backed up with scientific prove. He wrote a book about the health benefits of coconutoil “The Coconut Oil Miracle” (Avery 2004).He states in an interview by Rachale Baseley “I am continually amazed at the conditions in which coconut oil seems to be able to help. Many of these people have suffered with health problems for years. After incorporating coconut oil into their diets and using it on their skin the problems”. HL How is it that not all saturated fats are unhealthy? Tell us about medium-chain fatty acids.BF There are only a few dietary sources of medium-chain fatty acids, particularly palm kernel and coconut oils. That's why coconut oil is different from other oils and it the secret to many of its healing properties. The medium-chain triglycerides don't even need pancreatic digestive enzymes to break them down. By the time they enter the intestinal tract, they are completely broken down into free fatty acids. With medium-chain fatty triglycerides in coconut oil are quickly digested, so no pancreatic enzymes are waisted. By the time they enter the intestinal tract they are completely broken down into fatty acids. Because of this, they are absorbed immediately into the portal vein, and sent directly to the liver. In the liver they are used as a source of fuel to produce energy. Consequently, they are not the kind of fat that collects in fat cells or the fat that collects in artery walls. They produce energy not body fat and not arterial plaque. Effects: 1/ Anti viruses that cause: influenza. 2/ Anti herpes. 3/ Soothes effects of measles. 4/ Anti hepatitis C. 5/ Anti yeasts that cause candidiasis. 6/ Protect against gum disease. 10/ Protects tooth against cavities. 11/ Fights pneumonia. 12/ Effective against gonorrhea. 14/ Anti fungi. 15/ Fights ringworm. 16/ Heals athlete's foot. 17/ Anti thrush. 18/ prevents or relieves diaper rash. 19/ Expels or kills parasites tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other. 20/ Provides a nutritional source of quick energy. 21/ Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance. 22/ Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. 23/ Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose. 24/ Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body. 25/ Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis. 26/ Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes. 27/ Reduces problems associated with mal-absorption syndrome. 28/ Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and thus supports the development of strong bones and teeth. 29/ Prevents or soothes dry cracked skin (lips, hands, feet). 30/ Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease. 31/ Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers. 32/ Improves digestion and bowel function. 34/ Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids. 35/ Reduces inflammation. 36/ Supports tissue healing and repair. 37/ Supports immune system function. 38/ Is completely non-toxic to humans and animals. 39/ Good for heart, improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease. 40/ Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease. 41/ Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay. 42/ Functions as a protective antioxidant. Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease. 43/ Soothes cystic fibrosis. 44/ Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do. 45/ Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation. 46/ Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome. 47/ Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement). 48/ Reduces epileptic seizures. 49/ Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections. 50/ Dissolves kidney stones. 51/ Helps prevent liver disease. 52/ Is lower in calories than all other fats. 53/ Supports thyroid function. 54/ Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate. 55/ Is utilized by the body to produce energy in not being stored as body fat like other dietary fats. 56/ Helps prevent or treat obesity and overweight problems. 57/ Applied on skin helps to form a barrier on the skin to ward of infection. 59/ Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. 60/ Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin. 61/ Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots. 62/ Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion. 63/ Provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun. 65/ Helps control dandruff. 66/ Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do (all other oils incl. olive oil become transfats when heated > artery clogging and increasing blood pH acidity). 67/ Speed healing of burns. 68/ Soothes insect bits. 69/ Has no harmful or discomforting side effects. 70/ Anti flu. 71/ Speed healing of cuts. 72/ The laurine acid functions anti ticks. 73/ Improves nutrient absorption. It improves absorption of minerals such as calcium and magnesium absorption of some of the B vitamins, the fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K, beta-carotene, and some amino acids. 74/ Easily digested. 75/ Treats ear infections. 76/ Detoxifying your body. 76/ Acts as a super food. !NOTE: Coconut oil has so many benefits that some people may think that it can cure anything, but it's not a cure-all. It has some specific health benefits that are truly remarkable, but it can't cure everything, and so people shouldn't expect it to. It’s a combination of positive lifestyle attitudes that make your difference. How to use: internal use: The oil can be used in a detox diet/lifestyle as a food helping to detox your body + it works antiviral/antifungus/anti candida/anti bacteria + gives good omega oils and helps transition of mucoid plaque + gives you energy. These benefits make coconut oil excellent for detox or any lifestyle The coconut is used a lot in raw food recipes (raw food = cuisine where food is not heated until 39 degrees to protect the integrity of the enzymes and structure of nature’s ingredients). The oil though is safe for frying and can be used instead of other oils and also instead of butter. When frying this oil it does not become a trans fat like most fats do (except real butter). Trans fats clogg ateries and heart and make your overall condition extreme acidic.

Raw food recipes with coconut.

1/ Smoothie: Meat from Young Coconut & coconut water>> blend with a bit stevia or xilitol or other sweetener and vanilla. Great is to add 2 t black cherry concentrate.

2/ Coconut macaroons 1 > 2½ cup shredded coconut + 2 Medjool dates + ½ cup honey or other sweetener+1 tsp vanilla. > FP (food proces) mix ingredients >Roll into small balls, flatten to about 3/4 inch. Hint: Add more honey to mixture if, when you make a ball out of it, it doesn't easily stick together. Dehydrate* at 105 degrees for 6-8 hours longer if you want a crunchy outer shell and chewy inside - either way is good.

Variations macaroons>

Strawberry Coconut Macaroons > instead of vanilla, blend coconut w/ 3 strawberries.
Lemon – lime – or orange Coconut Macaroons > 1/2 lemon – lime – or orange (juiced).
Chocolate/carob > ½ T carob powder or 1T cacao. Coco. 3/ Coco allmond macaroons > ¼ c almond butter or chopped almonds. 2 c dried coconut (unsweetened), ½ almond flour, ¼ c coconut butter, ¼ c raw honey, ¼ c ground xilitol and vanilla, pinch Himalaya salt >mix all ingredients together in a food processor.

Coconot oil for External use: the oil is great for a hair mask. When mixed with rhassoul (famous clay) it is a nourishing and healing hair repair. Mix well with some warm water and put on damp/wet hair let sit for hour or more (you can cover with a plastic cap/bag and over that a towlel) then wash your hair thoroughly. This oil is also a great treat for your skin after shower, put on damp skin (you can consider to dry after shower well then put a warm herbal tea blend mixed with oil on your skin and let absorb > this way the moisture is kept inside by a protective layer and will hydrate and nourish. Only when well absorbed put on clothes otherwise your clothes will get oily and get coconut scented. Best though is to walk in sunshine after this bath and oil application. The oil is also used instead of hair gel. BLISS&OASIS has a skincare product group. coconut skin care hearts mixed with superfoods and essential oils. Coconut oil can be used directly on the skin, it can actually fade or prevent stretch marks, wrinkles, age spots, and acne if used consistently over time. It also will assist in improving any skin conditions such as keratosis–which involves rough skin and bumps on the back and other areas of the body. For dark under eye circles, you can increase circulation in the area by using a small amount of coconut oil to massage under the eyes and keep the skin from wrinkling > note: make sure the oil don’t come into your eye it’s unpleasant., like having really tired eyes. For a leave in conditioner, simply melt coconut oil, apply to scalp and leave hair in a shower cap over night. This is also an effective treatment for those with dandruff. To top all of this off, don’t forget you can eat it! Coconut oil is the best oil for cooking because it does not turn rancid like other oils. If you aren’t yet convinced that you must have some coconut oil in your life, check back for the next post which will feature ten ways coconut oil can be used for beauty.What is: coconut is the fruit from the coconut tree. The coconut tree can reach 25m height, is part of the palm tree family. It grows well next to the sea plains, in a humid ambient, and it also needs a tropical climate. Its fruit, the coconut, can be tasted when green, the coconut waters contains a refreshing beverage. The perfect isotonic drink and totally hygienic packed by nature. There are coconut drinks packed in carton or bottle but noting like the real thing. The more mature the more flesh and less water but sweeter. The pressed flesh and water together makes the coconut milk which is an ingredient of many tropical cooking recipes. Coconut oil possesses healing properties far beyond that of any other dietary oil. Native use: coconut is extensively used in traditional medicine among Asian and Pacific populations. Pacific Islanders consider coconut oil to be the cure for all illness. The coconut palm is so highly valued by them as both a source of food and medicine that it is called "The Tree of Life”. There's a long tradition in the islands of using coconut oil as a sunscreen. . In Polynesia, it is used cosmetically to maintain soft and smooth skin, and also medically to relieve stiffness of the joints, and rheumatism and back pain by rubbing on a specific area. Polynesians also mixed coconut oil with turmeric to treat sick newborns and apparently also massaged coconut oil on the abdomen on pregnant women to move a baby from breach in to normal position. In India, coconut oil has been used in their healing system Ayurveda for thousands of years as well. In Ayurveda, when used as food, coconut oil is known to nourish the body tissues, improve sexual health, improve intelligence, support respiratory and urinary systems, and calm Vata and Pitta. It is also applied to the scalp to improve hair condition: length, shine and texture. It is also applied topically on skin and wounds, and also heated with herbs which strengthens the healing properties and benefits of the herb. Coconut In Traditional Medicine: in traditional medicine around the world coconut is used to treat a wide variety of health problems including the following: abscesses, asthma, baldness, bronchitis, bruises, burns, colds, constipation, cough, dropsy, dysentery, earache, fever, flu, gingivitis, gonorrhea, irregular or painful menstruation, jaundice, kidney stones, lice, malnutrition, nausea, rash, scabies, scurvy, skin infections, sore throat, swelling, syphilis, toothache, tuberculosis, tumors, typhoid, ulcers, upset stomach, weakness, and wounds. Only recently has modern medical science unlocked the secrets to coconut's amazing healing powers. Rich in: potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc, which give to it an interesting nutritive value. It contains a high amount of alimentary fibers, omega rich oils and lauric acid. The coconut oils virgin cold pressed organic quality oils are unheated, keeping the natural vitamin E and tocopherols The coconut is a fruit recently qualified as a functional food, because of its capacity to work on diseases, preventive medicine and rich body care. Cosmetic Modern medical science: is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits summarized below. Back it the early and mid-1980s, people were concerned that saturated fats could raise cholesterol levels. The soybean industry realized this was a perfect opportunity to make a profit. They reasoned that if they could convince people that all saturated fats were bad and caused heart disease people would eat more soy based oil. So the soybean industry spent millions in an anti-saturated fat and anti-tropical oils publicity. Thousands of islanders in the Phillipines lost their local industry based on coconut. Thanks (so much) to Bruce Fife, CN, ND the coconut got it’s true position back: he revealed the truth and summurised the amazing effects backed up with scientific prove. He wrote a book about the health benefits of coconutoil “The Coconut Oil Miracle” (Avery 2004).He states in an interview by Rachale Baseley “I am continually amazed at the conditions in which coconut oil seems to be able to help. Many of these people have suffered with health problems for years. After incorporating coconut oil into their diets and using it on their skin the problems”. HL How is it that not all saturated fats are unhealthy? Tell us about medium-chain fatty acids.BF There are only a few dietary sources of medium-chain fatty acids, particularly palm kernel and coconut oils. That's why coconut oil is different from other oils and it the secret to many of its healing properties. The medium-chain triglycerides don't even need pancreatic digestive enzymes to break them down. By the time they enter the intestinal tract, they are completely broken down into free fatty acids. With medium-chain fatty triglycerides in coconut oil are quickly digested, so no pancreatic enzymes are waisted. By the time they enter the intestinal tract they are completely broken down into fatty acids. Because of this, they are absorbed immediately into the portal vein, and sent directly to the liver. In the liver they are used as a source of fuel to produce energy. Consequently, they are not the kind of fat that collects in fat cells or the fat that collects in artery walls. They produce energy not body fat and not arterial plaque. Effects: 1/ Anti viruses that cause: influenza. 2/ Anti herpes. 3/ Soothes effects of measles. 4/ Anti hepatitis C. 5/ Anti yeasts that cause candidiasis. 6/ Protect against gum disease. 10/ Protects tooth against cavities. 11/ Fights pneumonia. 12/ Effective against gonorrhea. 14/ Anti fungi. 15/ Fights ringworm. 16/ Heals athlete's foot. 17/ Anti thrush. 18/ prevents or relieves diaper rash. 19/ Expels or kills parasites tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other. 20/ Provides a nutritional source of quick energy. 21/ Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance. 22/ Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. 23/ Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose. 24/ Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body. 25/ Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis. 26/ Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes. 27/ Reduces problems associated with mal-absorption syndrome. 28/ Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and thus supports the development of strong bones and teeth. 29/ Prevents or soothes dry cracked skin (lips, hands, feet). 30/ Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease. 31/ Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers. 32/ Improves digestion and bowel function. 34/ Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids. 35/ Reduces inflammation. 36/ Supports tissue healing and repair. 37/ Supports immune system function. 38/ Is completely non-toxic to humans and animals. 39/ Good for heart, improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease. 40/ Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease. 41/ Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay. 42/ Functions as a protective antioxidant. Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease. 43/ Soothes cystic fibrosis. 44/ Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do. 45/ Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation. 46/ Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome. 47/ Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement). 48/ Reduces epileptic seizures. 49/ Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections. 50/ Dissolves kidney stones. 51/ Helps prevent liver disease. 52/ Is lower in calories than all other fats. 53/ Supports thyroid function. 54/ Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate. 55/ Is utilized by the body to produce energy in not being stored as body fat like other dietary fats. 56/ Helps prevent or treat obesity and overweight problems. 57/ Applied on skin helps to form a barrier on the skin to ward of infection. 59/ Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. 60/ Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin. 61/ Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots. 62/ Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion. 63/ Provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun. 65/ Helps control dandruff. 66/ Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do (all other oils incl. olive oil become transfats when heated > artery clogging and increasing blood pH acidity). 67/ Speed healing of burns. 68/ Soothes insect bits. 69/ Has no harmful or discomforting side effects. 70/ Anti flu. 71/ Speed healing of cuts. 72/ The laurine acid functions anti ticks. 73/ Improves nutrient absorption. It improves absorption of minerals such as calcium and magnesium absorption of some of the B vitamins, the fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K, beta-carotene, and some amino acids. 74/ Easily digested. 75/ Treats ear infections. 76/ Detoxifying your body. 76/ Acts as a super food. !NOTE: Coconut oil has so many benefits that some people may think that it can cure anything, but it's not a cure-all. It has some specific health benefits that are truly remarkable, but it can't cure everything, and so people shouldn't expect it to. It’s a combination of positive lifestyle attitudes that make your difference. How to use: internal use: The oil can be used in a detox diet/lifestyle as a food helping to detox your body + it works antiviral/antifungus/anti candida/anti bacteria + gives good omega oils and helps transition of mucoid plaque + gives you energy. These benefits make coconut oil excellent for detox or any lifestyle The coconut is used a lot in raw food recipes (raw food = cuisine where food is not heated until 39 degrees to protect the integrity of the enzymes and structure of nature’s ingredients). The oil though is safe for frying and can be used instead of other oils and also instead of butter. When frying this oil it does not become a trans fat like most fats do (except real butter). Trans fats clogg ateries and heart and make your overall condition extreme acidic.

Raw food recipes with coconut.

1/ Smoothie: Meat from Young Coconut & coconut water>> blend with a bit stevia or xilitol or other sweetener and vanilla. Great is to add 2 t black cherry concentrate.

Variations macaroons>

Strawberry Coconut Macaroons > instead of vanilla, blend coconut w/ 3 strawberries.
Lemon – lime – or orange Coconut Macaroons > 1/2 lemon – lime – or orange (juiced).
Chocolate/carob > ½ T carob powder or 1T cacao. Coco. 3/ Coco allmond macaroons > ¼ c almond butter or chopped almonds. 2 c dried coconut (unsweetened), ½ almond flour, ¼ c coconut butter, ¼ c raw honey, ¼ c ground xilitol and vanilla, pinch Himalaya salt >mix all ingredients together in a food processor.

Coconot oil for External use:

Hair mask. When mixed with rhassoul (famous clay) it is a nourishing and healing hair repair. Mix well with some warm water and put on damp/wet hair let sit for hour or more (you can cover with a plastic cap/bag and over that a towlel) then wash your hair thoroughly. This oil is also a great treat for your skin after shower, put on damp skin (you can consider to dry after shower well then put a warm herbal tea blend mixed with oil on your skin and let absorb > this way the moisture is kept inside by a protective layer and will hydrate and nourish. Only when well absorbed put on clothes otherwise your clothes will get oily and get coconut scented. Best though is to walk in sunshine after this bath and oil application. The oil is also used instead of hair gel.

For a leave in conditioner, simply melt coconut oil, apply to scalp and leave hair in a shower cap over night. This is also an effective treatment for those with dandruff.

Skin. Coconut oil can be used directly on the skin, it can actually fade or prevent stretch marks, wrinkles, age spots, and acne if used consistently over time. It also will assist in improving any skin conditions such as keratosis–which involves rough skin and bumps on the back and other areas of the body. For dark under eye circles, you can increase circulation in the area by using a small amount of coconut oil to massage under the eyes and keep the skin from wrinkling > note: make sure the oil don’t come into your eye it’s unpleasant., like having really tired eyes.