Coconut Oil - Beneficial Uses for Coconut Oil

So I've been searching the Web for coconut oil uses. Here is a list:

1. Makeup Remover
2. Toothpaste - Mix with peppermint or spearmint oil and stevia
3. Skin Moisturizer
4. Cooking oil
5. Cold sore relief
6. Hair conditioner
7. Treat fungal infections such as athlete's foot and ringworm
8. Cleansing and weight loss - 3 teaspoons a day
9. Heal cuts and scrapes faster

If you know any other ways of using coconut oil leave a comment below.

One of the best books I have seen on the power of coconut oil is the one by
Bruce Fife.

http://astore.amazon.com/cocon0c-20

Coconut Oil Makes BioDiesel!

Coconut oil is not only good for the body but also good for vehicles too.
Some resourceful folks are powering their cars with biodiesel fuel made from coconuts.
This link is from 2007.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6634221.stm

Here is a link from 2003.
http://www.onecountry.org/e151/e15101as_Deamer_profile.htm

Here is a link selling Coconut BioDiesel
http://www.cogeneration.net/coconut_biodiesel.htm

Look for my next article on how to make your own coconut oil.

Coconut Oil and Cold Sores

For years now I have been plagued with cold sores. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus and are extremely annoying. Here is a link to the American Academy of Dermatology page on the virus.

As far as I know there is no real cure for the simplex virus. There are various kinds of treatments and home remedies for the prevention of the sores and lesions. Until now I have not found one that was effective. By effective I mean stopping the sore from developing into an ugly scab. I have tried lysine tablets, ice packs and Abreva and probably a few more that I can't remember. None of these worked for me.

A few weeks ago I felt the itch of a coming sore so I rubbed coconut oil on it. The sore never got started beyond
the itch stage. That was pass one and I really wasn't sure if it was a false alarm or if the sore just went away. A couple of days ago, I felt the itch of another sore coming up. This time I was positive it was a cold sore coming. After a day of applying coconut oil to the affected area, the itch is gone and the cold sore never formed. Now I am impressed! Finally an end to that annoying itch and those ugly scabs on my face.

I used Virgin Coconut Oil. Coconut oil absorbs quickly and doesn't leave an oily film. Virgin Coconut Oil has a nice coconut smell which I find pleasant.

From "A New Look at Coconut Oil"  Dr. Mary Enig says:

"Some of the viruses inactivated by these lipids, in addition to HIV, are the measles virus, herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), visna virus, and cytomegalovirus (CMV)."

So this begs the question as to "WHY HAVEN"T I HEARD OF THIS BEFORE NOW?".

I can only guess that either this doesn't work for everyone or it is just one of those things that
no one can make any money on and thus it just gets ignored.

If you try this leave me a note below and let me know if it works for you.

Coconut Macaroon Recipe

This is a healthy recipe for coconut macaroons. You can use the fresh shredded coconut left over from making coconut milk (see my other blog about How to Make Coconut Milk) or use shredded coconut from the store.

Ingredients:
Shredded Coconut
Egg Whites
Sweetener ( I prefer Agave Nectar or honey)
Oil for lining the pan ( I prefer Coconut Oil)
Oven Temp: 380

Mix the coconut, egg whites and sweetener together until moist. Make small balls and place them
on the pan that you have lined with oil. Bake for about 10-20 minutes until slightly brown. Remove
from oven and enjoy.

How to Make Coconut Milk

How to Make Coconut Milk

After paying $5 a gallon for coconut milk at the grocery store, I decided to make some on my own. To do this you will need a Champion juicer, a raw coconut and some water. Other juicers may work but I haven't tried them. My grocery sells coconuts for about 99 cents each. Each coconut will make about 24 ounces of coconut milk. You can also use a blender to grind up the meat  and strain it through cheese cloth.

Coconut milk contains the natural enzymes and oil from the coconut. This milk is high in lauric acid. Lauric acid is antimicrobial, antiviral and is an excellent antioxidant.

Coconuts are easy to crack open. I use a rolling pin and hit it on the end where the eyes are. You will probably have to hit it more than once. Put the coconut over a bowl and catch the coconut water as it comes out. You can mix this with the milk later on.

The outer shell should come off in pieces. Hit the coconut with the rolling pin if the shell is difficult to remove. Peel off the shell completely and cut or break the coconut into inch size pieces. I have also had to use a spoon to dig under the meat to remove it.

Turn on the Champion or whatever juicer you are using and put the coconut pieces into the reservoir and push them through using the push stick. After you get a couple of pieces masticated in the juicer pour some of the coconut water through. This should produce a white milk in the juice bowl. Continue to alternately insert coconut and pour water. The masticated coconut should be ejected from the juicer after a few minutes. After milking about 1/2 a coconut you may have to clean the coconut out of the juicer and start again. This ground coconut can be used in other dishes just like shredded coconut.

That is about it. Store the coconut milk in the refrigerator and consume within a week. It is good mixed with juice, protein powder or plain. The oil and pulp will separate so you will have to shake the milk up. This is why I store it in a jar with a lid.

Use the coconut milk as a replacement for regular milk. Use it on your cereal or just drink it plain. It is delicious and good for you.