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Coconut products for health and cooking<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Coconut Oil<\/p>\n

Properties<\/a> ~ General health care<\/a><\/p>\n

Metabolism booster<\/a> ~ Skin Care<\/a><\/p>\n

Oil Pulling & Dental Health<\/a> ~ Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

Coconut Flour<\/p>\n

Properties<\/a> ~ Nutritional info<\/a><\/p>\n

FAQ<\/a> ~ Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

Creamed Coconut<\/p>\n

Properties and Uses<\/a> ~ Nutritional Info<\/a><\/p>\n

Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

Soups & Starters<\/a> ~ Mains<\/a><\/p>\n

Breads & Baking<\/a> ~ Snacks<\/a><\/p>\n

Desserts<\/a><\/p>\n

Resources<\/p>\n

Websites<\/a> ~ Books<\/a><\/p>\n

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P r o p e r t i e s<\/p>\n

Coconut oil is solid in colder temperatures, but melts and becomes a clear liquid in warm weather, or when heated.<\/p>\n

It is very stable, so can be used for cooking at higher heats than other oils. Good quality coconut oil is often very mild flavoured, so is compatible with a lot more dishes than some stronger flavoured coconut oils. Use it for pan frying, baking or snack bars, or add to hot drinks.<\/p>\n

Its typical fat composition is:<\/p>\n

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Caproic acid<\/td>\nC 6:0<\/td>\nSaturated<\/td>\nShort chain<\/td>\nND – 0.7 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Total Saturated, short chain = 0 – 0.7%<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caprylic acid<\/td>\nC 8:0<\/td>\nSaturated<\/td>\nMedium chain<\/td>\n4.6 – 10.0 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capric acid<\/td>\nC 10:0<\/td>\nSaturated<\/td>\nMedium chain<\/td>\n5.0 – 8.0 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lauric acid<\/td>\nC 12:0<\/td>\nSaturated<\/td>\nMedium chain<\/td>\n45.1- 53.2 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Total Saturated, medium chain = 54.7 – 71.2%<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Myristic acid<\/td>\nC 14:0<\/td>\nSaturated<\/td>\nLong chain<\/td>\n16.8 – 21 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Palmitic acid<\/td>\nC 16:0<\/td>\nSaturated<\/td>\nLong chain<\/td>\n7.5 – 10.2 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stearic acid<\/td>\nC 18:0<\/td>\nSaturated<\/td>\nLong chain<\/td>\n2.0 – 4.0 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Total Saturated, long chain = 26.3 – 35.2%<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oleic acid<\/td>\nC 18:1<\/td>\nMonounsaturated<\/td>\nLong chain<\/td>\n5.0 – 10.0 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Total Monounsaturated, long chain = 5.0 – 10.0%<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Linoleic acid<\/td>\nC 18:2<\/td>\nPolyunsaturated<\/td>\nLong chain<\/td>\n1.0 – 2.5 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Linolenic acid<\/td>\nC 18:3<\/td>\nPolyunsaturated<\/td>\nLong chain<\/td>\nND – 0.2 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Total Polyunsaturated, long chain = 1.0 – 2.7%<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The largest component of coconut oil is lauric acid, which is a medium chain triglyceride or fatty acid. Short and medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) are transported directly to the liver where they are immediately converted to energy. Modern research has shown that MCFA can prevent and heal many illnesses because of its antimicrobial properties. Aside from its ability to improve the immune system, MCFA also aids in the absorption and retention of magnesium, calcium and some amino acids.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>H e a l t h \u00a0\u00a0C a r e<\/p>\n

Coconut oil is anti bacterial, anti viral and anti fungal, so is good for many health conditions.<\/p>\n

In his book, Coconut Cures<\/a>, Bruce Fife lists the consumption of coconut oil as being beneficial for autoimmune diseases, viral and bacterial infections, candida, diabetes, digestive dysfunction, heart disease, high blood pressure, hypoglycemia and much more.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>M e t a b o l i s m\u00a0\u00a0 b o o s t e r<\/p>\n

Coconut oil is good for boosting the metabolism, and supporting the thyroid. In Eat Fat, Lose Fat<\/a>, Sally Fallon recommends taking 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a warm drink before each meal. With a high quality oil that is very potent, you may not need as much.<\/p>\n

Start slowly with half a teaspoon before breakfast, and build up. If you have trouble sleeping, don\u2019t take it before dinner. And if you feel overstimulated, or at all sick, cut your dose right back. For some people with adrenal fatigue, coconut oil is too much taken in this way, and is better eaten in foods, such as the slices in the recipe section.<\/p>\n


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<\/a>O i l \u00a0\u00a0p u l l i n g<\/p>\n

For more information on Oil Pulling, see www.oilpulling.com<\/a> or read Oil Pulling Therapy by Bruce Fife.<\/p>\n

This is an Ayurvedic dental hygiene practice, which is done routinely each morning. Our mouths are full of bacteria, and oil pulling can remove a large portion of these each times it\u2019s done. Oil Pulling is simply swishing oil round your mouth for 15-20 minutes. This attracts and absorbs harmful bacteria. For general health, oil pull once a day, as part of your regular dental hygiene, usually first thing in the morning.<\/p>\n

It can also be effective in removing dental and systemic infections. If you have a dental infection, and your dentist is recommending either a root canal or removal, try oil pulling first.<\/p>\n

Type of oil: In Ayurveda, the traditional oil to use is sesame. Sunflower or olive oils are also suitable. But probably the best oil is coconut oil, because of its extra anti-bacterial action. You can gently melt some coconut oil by placing your jar in warm water, or you can just chew it up in your mouth till it dissolves.<\/p>\n

Amount of oil: About a tablespoon, but adjust this for the size of your mouth. You need enough to be able to cover the whole of your mouth while swishing, but leave enough room for the saliva that will be produced.<\/p>\n

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How To Oil Pull<\/p>\n

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