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5 Surprising Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil has gained wide acceptance as a healthy fat over the past 10 years. This is in sharp contrast to the smear campaign it underwent in the '80s. During the 1980s there was a huge backlash against "tropical oils". This included Palm and Coconut Oil. The campaign targeted saturated fats. The blanket claim is saturated fats are bad for you because they raise cholesterol, which can lead to heart disease and stroke (Read more here). In reality, the campaign against "tropical oils" had to do more with politics than health. The claims were later deemed misleading. It was only in February 2015 that researchers from the UK and US concluded that there is no correlation between high cholesterol levels and incidences of cardiovascular disease or all-cause mortality. They concluded that “Dietary recommendations were introduced for 220 million U.S. and 56 million U.K. citizens by 1983, in the absence of supporting evidence from randomized controlled trials.” (Read the full study here).
3 years ago

Liver Health Part One

The liver is the largest organ in the body, it is responsible for processing toxins and it plays a key part in regulating glucose for energy metabolism. The liver is a very active organ that is involved in about 10,000 processes a second, a staggering number which is hard to comprehend. As such the liver can easily get overworked and compromised by stress, overeating, poor eating, stimulants and alcohol. Any combination of the above mentioned scenarios puts a huge stress on the liver. Overeating stresses the liver and when combined with alcohol this adds greatly to the stress.
5 years ago

Organic Raw Cold Pressed - Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Zebra Organics Coconut Oil is made from certified organic coconuts grown in the clean tropical pacific region of the Philippines. First the Coconut flesh is low-temperature dried and then cold-pressed to yield an oil higher in anti-oxidants. After pressing, the bottles are filled and delivered to you. With a perfect balance of delicious flavor you can taste the freshness of our Coconut Oil. And it is very stable meaning it will last a long time in your kitchen... three plus years. This excellent grade Coconut Oil is amazing. Its scent intoxicating. One of the purest natural oils with its superb stability, preservatives are not needed. Besides being one of the healthier oils Coconut Oil tastes great.
5 years ago

How to Choose the Right Cooking Oil: Top 4 Healthiest Options

Why choosing the right cooking oil is important There are an array of options when it comes to cooking oil. What is the best and healthiest oil? One of the most important factors that needs to be considered when choosing a cooking oil is its resistance to oxidation at both low and high heat. When oils are heated they undergo oxidation, which changes their molecular structure and could turn them into harmful compounds that are dangerous for consumption. You want to cook with oils that are stable and don't oxidise or go rancid easily. Being aware of the smoke point of an oil will help you determine whether it's more suitable for cooking on low or high temperatures. As a rule of thumb, the more refined the oil, the higher the smoke point. Fats and oils that are rich in monounsaturated and saturated fats are much more stable when heated, compared to polyunsaturated fats (source).
5 years ago

DIY Toothpaste

Oral health is vital to overall health, as mentioned in a previous blog post. The oral cavity is very permeable this is why sub-lingual supplements enter the blood stream rather quickly. The easy of absorption of the mouth is the main reason why we need to choose a healthy toothpaste. It is a product most people buy but did you know it is rather easy to make yourself?
5 years ago

Holistic Oral Health Part 2 - Oil Pulling

A mighty simple solution to your oral health my be sitting in your kitchen cabinet. The ancient and revered folk remedy oil pulling for oral health comes to us by way of India. This is an ancient Ayurvedic practice involves swishing one teaspoon to one tablespoon of sesame or coconut oil in the mouth for 20 minutes. For best results it is recommended to "pull" the oil through the teeth and mouth. This practice is said to bind the microbes and and remove harmful bacteria. For this reason it is important that the oil be discarded and never swallowed. After you are done oil pulling rinse your mouth with warm water and brush as normal.
5 years ago

Butter in your coffee

Quite recently a new trend has emerged which is to add butter and coconut oil to coffee. This may sound strange but it has roots in ancient buddhist monasteries where Tibetan monks would add yak butter to their black tea. If we take a deeper look we can see the wisdom of adding fats to caffeine. The Tibetans did this to sustain their energy during long hours of meditation. The fats in the butter provide the body with easy to use calories and now the revival of this practice has taken on a modern twist. Now advocates are suggesting to use butter from grass fed cows and coconut oil which is high in Medium Chain Triglycerides.
5 years ago

Green Pastures X Factor infused Coconut Oil

A Truly Amazing Product - From A Truly Amazing Company! Green Pastures are real innovators and their commitment to quality is rare and unsurpassed. With no further ado we are proud to introduce their newest product: Blue Ice infused Coconut Oil. Healthy fats are crucial to a healthy body and we know coconut oil is one of the healthy fats around. And, it makes an excellent carrier for other fats. By combining fermented cod liver, skate liver and butter oil with coconut oil Green Pastures has created a truly dynamic new product whose sum is greater than any of the single ingredients. Coconut oil is one of the best known carrier oils.
5 years ago