Coconut Oil

If it doesn't smell like coconuts, should I buy it?

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"It depends on why you're going to purchase coconut oil," says author of Virgin Coconut Oil Brian Shilhavy. "Coconut oil in its most natural state definitely has a distinct smell and taste. If it is lacking, it has been deodorized. In most cases, this is done when the coconut oil is made from standard copra, which is often not handled cleanly and needs to be 'cleaned up.' The entire process is known as refined, bleached and deodorized (RBD). The good thing about RBD coconut oil is that the basic fatty acid structure remains intact and is not damaged by the refining process. Many people do not like the smell or taste of coconut oil, but want to use a healthy oil. Refined coconut oils are still a better alternative to most other refined dietary oils on the market, particularly those that contain trans fatty acids.

"The highest quality coconut oils, however, are those with the least amount of refining, and these coconut oils most definitely have a distinct taste and scent. The reason for this scent and taste is that fresh coconuts are the starting material to extract the oil. If the oil does not undergo further refining, the scent and taste will remain. These 'virgin' coconut oils are the closest to nature and have more of their natural nutrients intact."

ource: She Knows LowCarb EnergY

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How coconut got its name?

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COCONUT? KELAPA? COCO?

Spanish and Portuguese explorers named the round fruit coco, their word for goblin, because they thought the eyes at the base of the inner shell looked like the grinning face of a goblin.

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Native to southeast Asia and the southwest Pacific, Cocos nucifera is found in tropical regions throughout the world. It is a palm of unparalleled economic and ornamental value. Coconuts are essential components of tropical island landscapes. Unfortunately, many varieties are highly susceptible to lethal yellowing disease in South Florida and the Caribbean basin.

Type of coconut in WORLD

Coconut; Dwarf yellow coconut; Golden Malay coconut; Golden Malay coconut; Green Malay coconut; Green Malay coconut; King coconut; Makapuno coconut; Maypan coconut; Nawassi coconut; Yellow Malay coconut

Cocos nucifera 'Golden Malay'
"Golden Malay coconut"

Cocos nucifera 'Maypan'
"Maypan coconut"

Cocos nucifera Hybrid spicata

Cocos nucifera 'Nawassi'
"Nawassi coconut"

source: palmguide.org

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coconut milk

2007-12-01T20:41:00.002+08:00

HAIR LOSS!!

I always saw my mother and grandmother wash his hair using coconut milk.. They said its made their hair look black and shiny!! WoW~~

Hair care is an overall term for parts of hygiene and cosmetology involving the hair on the human head. Shiny, healthy hair is a reflection of a healthy body. Hair is made up of keratin, a type of protein. Hair entanglement is a major issue for women with long hair these days and most of us feel like fighting a loosing battle when it comes to de-tangling our hair from each other.There are different types of hairs for different people. The type of hair, in terms of straight or curly, depends in part on a further chemical component. The a-keratin and other proteins in hair contain sulfur atoms which bond together in pairs to form a disulfide bond. Water makes up one-fourth of the weight of a strand of hair. Irregular hair growth or ingrown hairs are most common in people with curly hair (and in men's beards). An ingrown hair occurs when the hair strand grows back into the skin.

There are a few of hair care secrets that are very handy and will help include Apply the mixture of an egg white, 2 spoon of castor oil, 1 spoon glycerin, in the scalp and hair. Massage hair with warm coconut oil an hour before washing. Boil a few hibiscus flowers in coconut oil. Filter and use this hair oil to control hair loss and thinning. Paste on the hair for at least half an hour. Honey helps in stimulating the hair follicle, almond oil and egg gets absorbed in the hair shafts and moisturizes them. Curd helps in stretching the skin pores. Soak a towel in hot water and squeeze lightly. Cover your hair with this for 10 minutes and do try this for almost a week Drink 10-12 glasses of water daily and have a high protein diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Mustard oil boiled with heena (mehndi) leaves is useful for the healthy growth of hair.

HAIR CARE TIPS~~

1. Brush your hair regularly before going to bed each night.

2. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Use very little but enough to cover hair completely with lather.

3. Avoid brushing wet hair. This will cause the hair to stretch and finally break.

4. Take a calcium supplement or drink two glasses of milk a day.

5. Always hold hair dryer away from your hair.

6. Avoid pulling back your hair tightly.

7. Never use a rubber band on your hair as it can pull and damage hair considerably.

8. Never wash your hair with very hot or very cold water.

By Juliet Cohen

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The Tree of Life

2007-12-01T19:47:00.002+08:00

10001 USAGE

People from diverse nationalities, cultures, and races around the world have placed a high value on the coconut tree as a beneficial source of food and medicine. For centuries, people have acknowledged the importance of coconut as a medium of healing. Many consider the coconut palm as the “Tree of Life” because of its healing properties. Recently, these health claims have been supported by medical science. Health experts agree that coconut incorporated into one's diet may bring noticeable health benefits. Weight loss, increased energy, and improved immune system are some of the many benefits of coconut consumption. Coconut water and oil are some of the coconut products that can be added to one's food or eating regimen.

Coconut oil Coconut oil, especially the ones made from fresh coconut meat, or non-copra materials has been proven to be beneficial. Non-copra oil called Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is a more sanitary oil compared to the usual coconut oil. Lauric acid present in this type of coconut oil is classified as a medium-chain fatty acid, an essential substance in the formation of monolaurin in the human body. Monolaurin is the antiviral and antibacterial elements used by the body to destroy viruses like Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), herpes, influenza and other infections that may lead to illness.

People with digestive problems are advised by medical doctors to take VCO. Fat in VCO is easily absorbed without the aid of digestive enzymes. This process aids the digestive system, enabling it function properly. A fit digestive system is essential to maintain proper weight and enables the body to absorb the right vitamins and minerals.

In addition, coconut oil is used in hospitals as an important ingredient in baby formulas that are used to feed new-born babies. Fatty acids in coconut oil nourishes babies and aids them in their growth. They also serve as health booster that protects babies from virus and bacteria while their immune system is still weak.

Coconut water

Coconut water from young green coconut is low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and has a natural balance of sodium, potassium. magnesium, and calcium—making it a healthy drink. Electrolytes that aid in the restoration of nutrients is present in coconut water and may help severely dehydrated people. Drinking natural coconut water optimizes muscle performances and can eliminate muscle spasms because of high levels of potassium. It also boosts circulation, raises metabolism, and maintains the proper body temperature. Coconut water also helps prevent intestinal gas and aid in removing toxins because it balances acid levels and flushes toxins out. Diarrhea and headaches are some of the illness that can eliminated because of detoxification. Coconut water is considered by many as a natural stress buster because of its cooling and calming effects. Studies add that coconut water relieves burning sensations and restores emotional stability in menopausal women. Lastly, coconut water is also an excellent supplement for liver problems, hepatitis, and inflammation. Today, the coconut is appreciated and used by many people as an alternative treatment for illness and an amazing solution to many health problems. People can improve their health by maintaining an active lifestyle and adding healthy doses of coconut into their diet.

By: Jacquiline Macaraig

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The Truth About Coconut Oil

2007-12-01T19:24:00.001+08:00

THE TRUTH REVEALED!!!

The claim that coconut oil is bad for you has been widely disproved in many scientific studies and journals Unfortunately, this perception is still around.

The tropical oils, especially coconut oil, were very popular in the US food industry prior to World War II. However, this all changed in the 1950s even though it had been known for nearly a century that coconut oil is more nutritious than other oils.

Over many decades coconut oil received bad publicity due to its saturated fat content. The US is the largest exporter of soybeans, which is used to produce vegetable oil. A marketing campaign was launched to promote polyunsaturated vegetable oils and attack saturated oils like coconut oil.

The well oiled marketing machinery funded by the soy bean and corn industry and supported by the American Heart Association was committed to change the American Diet, calling for the substitution of saturated fats for polyunsaturated fats.

This change in diet left a legacy which still haunts us today. 40 years on, this conceptual change in the eating habits of Americans has negatively influenced and changed the dietary regimes of societies all around the world.

The American industries were so effective in branding saturated fats as deadly that even small island nations in the South Pacific were converted by this powerful marketing machine to change centuries of dietary traditions of tropical oils to importing polyunsaturated fats of vegetable oils.

Today, heart disease is still on the rise and obesity, linked to this “new” American diet, is a major social problem worldwide that has governments worried about the health care cost of future generations.

Studies were done to show that coconut oil, and all saturated fats, were bad for one's health because they raised serum cholesterol levels. However, these studies were done on hydrogenated coconut oil, and all hydrogenated oils produce higher serum cholesterol levels, whether they are saturated or not.

Recent research shows that it is the presence of trans fatty acids that causes health problems, as they are fatty acid chains that have been altered from their original form in nature by the oil refining process.

Although many studies at the time had also shown research to the contrary, the mud stuck and by the 1960s, the reputation of all saturated oils in America had been destroyed.

Modern research is starting to show that dietary changes based on the evidence presented by these early studies were premature and actually placed the health of millions of people at risk.

The branding of all saturated fats, whether from meat, dairy or vegetable source, as deadly was a big mistake. As a result, one of nature’s most amazing resources, tropical oils, and especially coconut oil, has been lost to modern medicine for decades.

Besides classifying fats based on saturation, there is another system of classification based on molecular size. The smaller the molecule of the fatty acid, the easier the fat is digested and metabolized.

The saturated fatty acids in coconut oil are predominately medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA). Both the saturated and unsaturated fat found in meat, milk, eggs, and plants (including almost all vegetable oils) are composed of long-chain fatty acids (LCFA) which are bigger in molecular size.

MCFA are very different from LCFA। They do not have a negative effect on cholesterol and help to protect against heart disease। The MCFA in coconut oil are processed in the liver and converted directly into energy, and will thus not be stored as fat। That is why the saturated fat in coconut oil is so good and different from other saturated fats।

By: John Goh

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