100% Organic Raw Coconut Oil

• Posted On: 25/08/2011 17:43:00
• In: General

FOOD - Delicious! Add to smoothies. Curries. Pineapple juice.

BEAUTY - Softens. Nourishes. After-sun. Hair health. Dry skin. Anti-ageing.

NUTRITION - Excellent source of EFAs. Weight management. Sports nutrition. 

Organic Raw Coconut Oil can be used to soften and soothe ageing, dry skin; used in cooking to add delicious and healthful essential fatty acids to the diet; added to smoothies and shakes to aid weight loss (yes, an oil that can help you lose weight!  - the coconut contains special fats called MCTs which have been shown to help with metabolism, a secret many athletes and gym-bunnies have known for years) and applied as an intensive hair- repair oil (simply comb into hair, leave for 30 minutes and wash as usual, for a silky, youthful gloss).

We recommend Organic Raw Coconut Oil from the ethical health & beauty company, Viridian Nutrition, it is simply the freshest, fragrant most delicious coconut oil we have ever tried and it's great value too!

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Coconut oil has been shown to help significantly as a skin conditioner, being rich in antioxidants and fatty acids that penetrate into the underlying tissues. It can help with the appearance of stretch marks and can help prevent premature ageing of the skin.  Coconut oil absorbs very readily into the skin and keeps it soft but not greasy. It can be used as an all-over body moisturiser. It helps to reduce chronic skin dryness and aids the removal of the outer layer of dead skin cells, making the skin softer and smoother.

The small molecular structure of coconut oil allows for easy absorption through the skin.  Organic coconut oil is wonderful to use as a hair conditioner as it softens the hair and conditions the scalp. Using the oil as a pre-wash conditioner can help combat dandraff. Coconut oil is famed for its a ability to strengthen the structure of damaged, devitalised hair.

SPORTS NUTRITION

Coconut oil is being used increasingly in sports nutrition, where it is being applied as a metabolism-boosting aid to healthy weight loss and as an extra source of engerising medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)

Some researchers using cocnut oil with professional sports perople have shown dramatic results in body fat loss from 24% to 12% in 4 months from using no other fat-burning supplements except coconut oil and a few basic lifestyle changes. Studies in Sri Lankan universities have proven that the saturated fats found in coconut oil have a profoundly different effect on metabolism compared to the saturated fats of animal origin.

Coconut oil is easier to digest and absorb than other saturated fats. Also, the MCTs do not end up being in fat stores or adipose tissue as much.  MCTs provide a longer release of energy and decrease the amount of muscle broken down, all of which is of great benefit for athletes and 'weekend warriors'.

COOKING

Coconut oil can be used in cooking instead of oilve oil or butter. It is highly heat resistant making it ideal for cooking, baking and frying, It can be easily blended into smoothies, dips, and also used in many raw food recipes.

Coconut oil is safe for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for boosting nutritional intake in children's diets.

COCONUT CURRY

A classic Indian curry often uses coconut flavours to enhance the spices. Rich in healthy fatty acids and a number of phytonutrient-rich spices, this recipe makes enough for four.

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon Viridian Organic Raw Coconut Oil

1 can of coconut milk

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

2 pinches of sea salt

4 large pototoes, peeled and chopped

1/2 large cauliflower, chopped

2 large courgettes, chopped

2 tablespoons curry powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ginger

DIRECTIONS:

Combine curry powder, cumin, nutmeg and ginger in a bowl. Steam pototoes for twenty minutes; add cauliflower for the last five minutes. Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan. Add garlic and courgettes. Cook until courgettes soften a little. Add garlic and courgettes. Cook until courgettes soften a little. Add steamed pototoes and cauliflower to the saucepan. Add coconut milk. Stir in the spices and sea salt until spices are fully incorporated. Enjoy this rich and delicious coconut curry with rice or quinoa.

Coconut oil is safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for boosting nutritional intake in children's diets.