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Coconut oil is rapidly becoming one of the most talked about fats. It has recently become a popular addition to dishes, with more and more people adding it to their meals daily. Both for its flavour and health benefits, coconut oil has become part of many people’s diets. When used correctly, coconut oil can be very beneficial in your diet. However, coconut oil has become heavily marketed, so it’s important to understand precisely why and how you should eat it. Eating coconut oil is good and we'll tell you why in this article. What is Coconut Oil? Coconut oil is a plant oil extracted from copra (dried coconut meat) or fresh coconut meat. It is also called coconut fat, coconut oil, or coco oil. Coconut oil has about 90% saturated fat, higher than butterfat-with about 63% saturated fat. Its total fatty acid composition is about 60% medium-chain fatty

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With high concentrations of lauric acid, vitamins and minerals, coconut oil is a great natural moisturiser and skin-care product. When used as a massage oil or an ingredient in your beauty products, coconut oil has various benefits for your skin, hair and general well-being. Furthermore, it is also one of the greatest massage oils since it absorbs swiftly into the skin whether used directly from the bottle or hands. It does not leave any greasy residue like other oils, instead soaking in immediately to hydrate the skin. Besides being an excellent massage oil that leaves skin feeling smooth after every session, coconut oil has numerous other benefits. Let’s take a look

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In my household, we like a bit of DIY, mainly when it comes to activities with my daughter. We've made DIY coconut oil playdough in the past, which was fun and messy and part of the appeal to my daughter as she was allowed to make a mess! I recently found this DIY coconut oil play dough recipe on Niulife by Becc Harnas. Fun to play with and left our hands feeling soft. DIY Coconut Oil playdough Ingredients (1 jar) Flour 1 cup ½ cup of salt Coconut oil 2 tsp spoons of coconut oil 1 cup of water Two tablespoons of cream of tartar Food colouring of choice (4-5 drops per dough recipe, more for a darker shade of colour) Method Combine water, food colouring, and coconut oil in a pot or saucepan and mix. In a large mixing bowl, combine

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Improve your gut health with MCTs Did you know MCTs - Medium-chain Triglycerides in coconut oil have antifungal, anti-virucidal, and anti-microbial properties, which are easy to digest and may help restore the balance of gut bacteria? How can you improve your gut health with MCTs? A poor diet in general, or after festivities, can trigger increased symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a proliferation of harmful bacteria, and an imbalanced gut microbiome. Adding MCTs to drinks or foods can help to increase the levels of healthy bacteria in our guts by improving the body's ability to absorb vitamins and minerals and have the ability to reduce bloating and symptoms of IBS. Great news for anyone like me who has to undo the top button on jeans and pants. Coconuts contain many chains of triglycerides; however, the main types are from MCT. These are

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Massages can do wonders for our well-being, yet time and expense can get in the way of regular massages. Self-massage, on the other hand, is something that we can do ourselves every day to create and maintain feelings of well-being and self-care. Give yourself a self-massage using the techniques below as often as possible, with or without oil. I like to incorporate a self-massage before and after my shower in the morning. Pre-shower, which is usually a few minutes after waking. I slowly and gently bend forward (as far as my body allows). Using long strokes, I massage the top of my feet, past the ankles and up my legs while gently coming up to standing. Next, I massage my wrists up to my shoulders and neck, and then I have a warm shower. This helps my body and mind wake up

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Bath bombs can turn a simple bath into a fizzy tub of wellness, particularly when you make your own using natural ingredients. This recipe includes coconut oil which will leave your skin feeling smooth and nourished, calendula which is great for the skin due to its healing properties, lavender oil which is known for its calming properties, as well as the base ingredients needed to make a bath bomb. Make your own bath bombs with: 1 cup of bi-carb soda 1/2 cup of Epsom salts 1/2 cup of citric acid 1/2 cup of cornstarch 1.5 tablespoons of water 2 tablespoons of coconut oil a few drops of food colouring 3 drops of lavender oil A sprinkle of calendula (or any dried flower or herb) A bath bomb or silicone baking mold, ice cube trays, Steps: Mixing the dry ingredients, except the citric

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What are the benefits of MCT Oil? What is MCT? Can it really help our bodies? "Many studies on coconut-derived MCT oil show the following: Potential Benefits Of MCT Oil MCT enthusiasts report it gives longer-lasting energy throughout the day and in physical exercise/sports.  Studies have shown that it stimulates a sensation of fullness, may support weight management and are cholesterol free. Studies have shown many experiences a greater ability to focus their thoughts and attention with MCT oil." Medium-chain Triglycerides (MCTs) are fat derived from coconut oil metabolized differently than the Long-chain Triglycerides (LCTs) found in most foods. Types of MCTs C6: Caproic Acid -Caproic acid (hexanoic acid) is a carboxylic acid produced from hexane. Thus, it has the chemical formula of C6H12O2 or (structural formula = CH3(CH2)4COOH. C8: Caprylic Acid -Caprylic acid (octanoic acid) is a medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA). Thus, it has the

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Vegan Coconut and Chocolate Biscuits are easy to make and, as the name suggests, are full of coconut and chocolate goodness. My daughter is one of the kindest and most joyful humans I know; at seven, she inspires me to spread joy in the world. Her teacher moved into a brand new home in our area last weekend, and Dahlia wanted to give him and his partner a housewarming gift to celebrate their life event. Buying and moving into your first home is a BIG event and so exciting! My daughter came up with some very random ideas and eventually settled on homemade biscuits, and this is our Vegan Coconut and Chocolate Biscuits recipe. Ingredients: 1/3 cup of coconut flour 1/3 cup of almond meal 1/3 cup of coconut sugar 1/3 cup of plain flour 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder 1 tablespoon of cacao

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Last year was different, it was one that I could not have imagined for obvious reasons and one I hadn’t considered. By the end of the year, I was feeling flat, tired, and a few kilos heavier so I decided something had to change. I reached out to Nick from Wolfpack Performance and started working with him virtually to feel better, move better again, and just be well. I've noticed changes physically and mentally after working with Nick for 6 weeks and I wanted to share some information about Wolfpack Performance and what he does. So without further ado

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Coconut oils are excellent for food, drink, and personal care products. We can buy it as solid coconut oil or fractionated coconut oil. Many have used coconut oils for a long time in various ways due to their ability. The body can easily absorb it, and its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial, amongst other things. Fractionated and solid coconut oils can be refined, bleached, and deodorized, impacting their efficacy, smell, and appearance. Coconut oils, solid or liquid, are excellent sources of medium-chain triglycerides fatty acids, also known as MCTs.  "Fatty acids are the building blocks of the fat in our bodies and in the food we eat. During digestion, the body breaks down fats into fatty acids, which can then be absorbed into the blood. Fatty acid molecules are usually joined together in groups of three, forming a molecule called triglyceride.

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