Q&A with C Coconut Water founder Adam Abrams
C Coconut Water founders, Adam Abrams, Zac Jex and Julian Tobias
When it comes to coconut water, I have two very different (but not necessarily that far removed) associations with it. The first time I fell in love with coconut water was in Thailand, when we sucked it back straight from a coconut to relieve our hangovers. My second memory of coconut water was when I drank cartons of it during the severely dehydrating and thirst-inducing vitamin C infusions I was having twice a week, just after the second time I was diagnosed with cancer. It’s amazing stuff.
So I was pretty excited when I had the chance to speak with Adam Abrams, who is one of the founders of C Coconut Water, along with Julian Tobias and Zac Jex. I wanted to know more about the miracles of this healing juice, and how the boys came to create Australia’s first certified organic coconut water.
Coming from a background in the nightclub industry and the Sydney party scene, what made you decide to have a crack at coconut water?
It was for a few reasons; we had been drinking coconuts for years for health reasons (and hangover cures!). We then we opened The Island, a floating beach club style venue on Sydney Harbour. We were going through 30 cases of coconuts a week and couldn’t believe how much people loved them. We then wanted to find an easier way to consume them as carrying more than six is very bulky and then messy having to chop them all.
Tell us about how C Coconut Water came to life. What lengths did you go to when hunting down the ideal coconuts?
We actually went all over the world from Brazil, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines looking for the perfect coconuts. This might sound strange but every country’s coconuts taste different due to the soil quality – for instance Indonesia’s are very salty and as a result their coconut water has the highest sodium content of coconut water in the world.
Two years travelling the world sounds like a pretty amazing “research trip”. Did you learn any particular health and wellness wisdom nuggets during your travels?
Mainly we kept learning more and more about the health benefits of coconut water, and just how amazing they are. We also learnt how useful the coconut is to farming communities where they commercialise the whole coconut. They make milk out of the flesh, water from the inside, and they even use the outer husk to power their boilers.
How did you manage to keep the coconut water in its natural and untouched state? Without any preservatives or other shelf life lengthening nasties?
It was mainly through the use of our particular type of packaging, TetraPak. TetraPak is the only solution for coconut water for many reasons. Firstly coconut water is hyper sensitive to light. Packing our coconut water in a TetraPak is the best way, as the coconut water still thinks it’s in a coconut! TetraPak maintains the taste profile, is the most nutritious and is better than any other type of packaging for coconut water. Glass or plastic packaging both deteriorate the taste profile of coconut.
What are coconut water’s top five claims to nutritional fame?
1. Contains more potassium than bananas
2. Coconut water is more isotonic that most sports drinks and has less total sugar as well as calories in comparison
3. Coconut Water saves lives – Coconut water can be used as substitute for blood plasma it is a universal donor and has been hooked directly up to IV drips in Africa (It’s totally sterile and has an ideal ph level)
4. Research studies suggest that cytokinins (e.g., kinetin and trans-zeatin) in coconut water showed significant anti-ageing, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-thrombotic effects.
5. Coconut water is better than processed baby milk – It contains lauric acid, which is present in human mother’s milk
Do you have a favourite quote or affirmation that you can leave us with?
You are what you eat!
WIN A CASE OF C COCONUT WATER!
So you can try out some C Coconut Water for yourself, we have three cases of the stuff to give away to three lucky readers. All you have to do is answer the following question in the comments section under this post, and the best three answers will win a case of 12 cartons of C Coconut Water. The winners will be announced in next Thursday’s newsletter, so make sure you are signed up to find out if you’ve won.
Question: What is another fun and interesting fact about coconuts or coconut water?
Adam already kicked us off, but there are plenty more out there. Hint: if you don’t know off the top of your head, Google will be able to help you out.
Positive affirmation for the day: I look from a larger perspective to stop me from indulging in petty things.
Another fun fact is that coconut oil makes for a fantastic face cleanser/toner and moisturiser.Try it for super clear skin. And it’s a great deodorant, too! Love using it.
I had the WORST hangover on Friday and coconut saved the day! I went to the local markets and bought the biggest coconut I could find and swigged away at it all day. That soon sorted me out!
Who needs viagra? Coconut water will enhance your performance, make you frisky and keep you going and going, just like an energizer bunny!
I LOVE Coconut Water! If I can’t be swigging it straight from a coconut in Venice Beach, the next best thing is C. Interesting fact: Madonna invested $1.5 million into coconut water because she believes in its healthy properties so much. And other celeb investors include Matthew McConaughey and Demi Moore.
Amongst many benefits, Coconut water is great for new mothers as it increases breast milk production. Oh, and have you ever seen someone climb a coconut tree – awesome!
Fun fact: the name Coconut means “monkey face”
Cooking with coconut oil helps maintain cholesterol levels, increases immunity and increase metabolism.
Great comp. Here’s a fun coconut fact: In Thailand, they use trained monkeys to harvest coconuts.
Did you know that ‘coco’ means ‘monkey face’ in Spanish and Portugese? Since the three dark indents in the coconut look like eyes and a nose and combined with the hairy brown surface of a mature coconut – you can see how the coconut got its name.
Chop it in half and it makes a fabulous bra which can be paired with a grass skirt!
Love this! Coconut water can be used (in emergencies) as a substitute for blood plasma as it is sterile & has an ideal PH level.
I love coconut water and use EVCO for my skin and in cooking and baking. It is a wonderful skin moisturizer and is exceptional in healing wounds. It hydrates you, gives you energy…who needs sugar filled sports drinks…when this healthy alternative tastes great! And another fact is that there is ongoing search for new approaches to combat infectious pathogens, particularly those resistant to conventional antibiotics, led a team of international researchers to discover three antimicrobial peptides in coconut water. Nowadays infections resistant to antibiotics is on the rise, so drink your coconut water especially if your spend time in gyms or fitness centers it totally hydrates you and gives you that extra energy to keep going! Celebrities like Demi Moore, Matthew McConaughey and Madonna are huge consumers of coconut water and wise investors, they know the many health benefits!
Another fun fact…. Coconut water is considered the “father of modern tissue culture science”. Currently, research is being done to see if coconut can be used in hair regrowth and anti-aging cosmetics. Now, wouldn’t that be wonderful
And another….How did the coconut get it’s name? The sailors aboard Vasco de Gama’s ships gave the coconut its name. They called it “Coco”, named after a grimacing face or hobgoblin. The brown, hairy husk and three face-like dimples made them think the seed looked like a sort of spirit. When the “coco” came to England, the suffix of nut was added and that’s how the name came about.
Unfortunately, coconuts are being classified by USDA as a nut therefore is on the “nut” list for allergy information in public schools. Coconuts are not nuts but a seed which can help young children immensely because of the high quality fats found in its flesh. The fats are beneficial for brain function, building new and repairing damaged neurons which increase the ability to concentrate and learn. It’s a must in children’s diets!
Giant Coconut crabs are so large and strong they can open a coconut with one swipe of its claw
Coconut water can be used (in emergencies) as a substitute for blood plasma
Coconuts taken internally, it seems to be unanimously agreed, can be a GOOD thing.
Coconuts taken externally, is apparently a BAD thing… last year, 20 people in the US were killed by ‘falling coconuts’
The lesson here could be – always look UP when placing your towel on the beach in the midday sun…
coconut oil i the best for cooking because it withstands heat better then any other oil,also it does not need bile to be absorbed but is directly absorbed from the portal vein in the liver, therefore it can restore a failing liver.
Well it looks like a lot of facts have already been listed. We love coconuts in our household……but a great use that I get tons of compliments on is…………..to use it in your hair. Forget all the expensive conditioning or shine serums, coconut oil totally trumps them all! Certain components in the coconut keep the hair strong, vitalized, nourished and protected from the effects of ageing (lauric acid, capricious acid, vit E, moisture retaining capacity, and anti dandruff).
A coconut is the largest known seed in the world!
Lets talk about coconuts being prehistoric! This prehistoric plant most likely first floated in from the South Pacific islands. Because coconuts are water resistance, they can stay afloat as they cross the ocean. This is so cool because coconuts can be found floating and beaching themselves all over the world, in regions like the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and even Africa. And then of course our trusty sailors and sea-explorers spread the growth of coconuts even farther by taking the seed (yes, it is a seed – not a fruit or a nut) along with them on their ships for food. You Go Coconuts!
Coconut oil is the new KY!
Don’t just drink it…cook with it…enjoy!!!
Coconut recipes…
http://www.wellsphere.com/wellpage/recipes-with-coconut-water
http://www.cooksunited.co.uk/rs/s0/coconut+water/recipes.html
http://cookeatshare.com/popular/coconut-water-recipes
drinks & cocktails…
http://www.tarladalal.com/recipes-using-coconut-water-273
http://www.cocofina.com/coconut-cocktail-recipes.htm
The coconut produces the most functional oil I can think of, however as a food its often considered an unhealthy option because of it’s saturated fat content. It’s true coconut oil contains saturated fat, but…. coconut oil contains mostly medium-chain fatty acids rather than long-chain fatty acids (found in almost everything else we eat… including vegetables!). We metabolise these fatty acids differently. So although coconut oil contains saturated fat, it’s in a form we can metabolise effectively. It doesn’t have a negative impact on our cholesterol levels, plus it can even help to prevent heart disease. And it remains stable at higher cooking temperatures. There aren’t many food sources that contain medium-chain fatty acids to offer these benefits. But coconut oil is one of them!
Coconut Water is an Antibacterial. Coconut water contains monolaurin, an antiviral, antibacterial and antiprozoal monoglyceride that is used to kill lipid-coated viruses such as HIV, Herpes, cytomegalovirus, flu and various pathogenic bacteria.
What a cool prize, thank you Jess and hot coconut boys x 3!
I think out of any foodstuff on the market today, coconuts, coconut water and coconut oil are the most satisfying to the senses. It smells and tastes out of this world. And have you ever sauteed mushrooms in coconut oil? OMG.
Looking forward to trying it in my morning smoothies…. Mmmm….
xLouise
Coconut oil is a great makeup remover! No more harsh chemicals.
mmm coconut water is amazing! So so many great uses, some of my favourites are:
To thin out smoothies when blending or i freeze the coconut water in ice cube trays and put them in my blender to chill smoothes.
I make home made ice blocks for the kids, perfect for a hot summers day or for when they aren’t feeling well or have tummy bug as it keeps them hydrated.
Before i fly overseas i drink coconut water and as soon as i land i do the same as it keeps me really hydrated and my skin doesn’t feel dry and tight.
I put a little organic apple cider vinegar in coconut water as pick me up and the kids love it with a splash of Gogi berry juice.
I use coconut water in my home made mud mask
Add a little freshly squeezed lemon juice and gargle, perfect for sore throats as the coconut water is antibacterial.
Coconut shells make amazing wind chimes!
The C Coconut water in the tetra pack is a brilliant idea! This could be frozen and the kids could eat it with a spoon plus its perfect to pop in their lunch boxes. I’ll have to hunt it down here in Sydney.
Thanks Jess, another great post xx
You can use coconut water to make amazing coconut kefir. It enhances the already amazing nutritional benefits of coconut water plus creating a potent probiotic which can actually colonise the intestinal tract, aid digestion, enhance immunity the list goes on. I make mine with either a body ecology starter or ‘real’ kefir grains. It a very cost effective way to get some good bugs.
very true…..im doing a film on it ….if your interested & living the lifestyle:)
Amy ..I have wanted to use kefir but not milk based. To make my own been unable to locate the grains. When you say kefir grains …in all my research I was unable to determine that the granules were not milk based.
Where do you obtain the body ecology starter and do you fell it is just as healthful as the grains?
FUN FACT:
I have a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts!! Didi lee dee!!
I am loving all this info on the coconut!
Another natural treasure that Mother Nature has provided to sustain and nourish us.
And the list is LONG….we are all so very blessed! x
FACT: Coconut water is naturally sterile.
Water permeates through the filtering husk.
Coconut water is a fun drink to raise your metabolism which in turn promotes weight loss.It has the ability to aid your body in fighting viruses that cause the flu, herpes and aids. Because of it’s alkalinity it assists your body PH which reduces the risk of cancer. Sipping on a tetra pac filled with pure coconut water sends it’s nutrients and oxygen to your cells so you can have more fun in your day.What better way to stay healthy.Everyone in the world can benefit from drinking coconut water.
Great post! And I love all the comments about coconut oil/water! Funny that I saw this in my email because I had just gotten done drinking my first coconut water in a long time
I love to use coconut oil in smoothies or on toast with honey. It is also a great natural moisturizer. I have been using coconut oil on a large scar following major surgery, because of it’s natural healing properties! Healing and soothing!
I have to say I have not tried coconut water, yet, but I will now! I didn’t realize the many benefits of the water, as well as the oil!
You can use Coconut oil as a moisturiser, hair treatment and also as a sunblock! It will protect from sunburn, even skin tone and also keep insects at bay! Go Coconut oil!!
My 88 year old granny finally has relief from her psoriasis.
My cat and dogs love it.
Also good for the tubing insert for coffee enemas.
Coconut Oil is the only oil that the body can’t store as fat – the body has to metabolise it and use it up. Its also really good for stimulating under-active thyroids and is an amazing natural body moisturiser as its molecules are small and easily absorbed into our pours.
Coconut is not a nut but actually a seed! (A rather large one at that).
Coconut water can be fermented into a kefir drink that is so nourishing, cleansing and balancing for the digestive tract, your bacterial balance and to support better digestion of the other foods you eat after your drink the coconut kefir. It’s a substitute for digestive enzymes!
I use coconut water for my morning smoothies, it is so yummy. Fact!
I use coconut oil for cooking, in my smoothies and on my hair as a treatment. (hot towel before shampoo etc) Fact
It’s also really great in summer on my skin after I have been in the ocean. Fact
I love coconut oil for body massages, with himilayan salt and a touch of lemon juice. Fact
All fact and all fun x
Celebrities including jmoandelle from the Insider in the Sunday Telegraph, Lara Bingle, Hermione Underwood, Kai Aiyub from Sunrise, Maude Garrett, Lara Bingle and Samara Weaving from Home and Away…. have all been photographed having fun while enjoying C Coconut water…so it must be fantastic!!
Disease prevention starts in the mouth.
You can use Coconut Oil as a mouth wash to kill those nasty bacteria and germs
(try telling this to your dentist)
Coconut oil Pulling Therapy
Technique :
1 Take 2-3 teaspoons of good quality liquid coconut oil in your mouth
2. Suck , push and pull the oil through the teeth and gums
3. Swish the oil continually in the mouth for up to 3 minutes.
4. Discard the oil in the sink
5. Rinse out the mouth and follow with drinking water.
Leaving you fresh and ready to go !
Hi Rene,
Yes, indeed! Though, when I swish I use a paper cup rather than the sink because it can harden again and clog the plumbing.
I must have been living under a rock as I have no heard of coconut water. How fantastic to ready about this. & would love to try some though and now that I am educated in the goodness it delivers I will be on the look out to get some asap. I do however have coconut oil and love it to cook and use on my face.
Coconut Water is a natural diuretic!!
Coconut water is great in smoohties. The taste is not too strong, so even if you are not a fan of coconut, it won’t bother you in my smoothie, which my daughter drinks every morning. It is a shot of vitamins and minerals, and she thinks it’s yummy!!!
- half a glass of coconut water
- a tablespoon of organic honey
- a handful of organic baby spinach
- half a teaspoon of chlorella or spirulina
- an open capsule of apple pectin
Blend all ingredients well, just don’t let the kid see the green slime until you add the last ingredient:
- frozen mixed berries – blackberries, blueberries, raspberries. Add as much as you like for desired thickness. My daughter likes it very thick, like a slushie.
I have never tried C Coconut Water, in fact have not seen it in the store. I would love to try it! Enjoy!
Fun fact: dessicated coconut goes well with every meal. Seriously, try it – instant culinary success!
Just like coconut water is given to patients with diarrhea for dehydration, in the same way, it is the best cure for a hangover. Not only does it re-hydrate the body, but it provides electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, bio-active enzymes, and cytokines to repair the damage done the night before.
Also, you can ferment the coconut water to make vinegar! That way you can compliment your superfood salad with a super anti-aging and cancer-fighting vinaigrette!
It is also said that one virgin coconut per morning with increase your metabolism and set up your body for optimal digestion due to the bio-active enzymes!
So drink up!
Coconut water is the answer to this mom’s prayers! It upsets me so much to see children engaged in sporting events and sucking back bottles of Gatorade, the formula for which was based on the rehydration requirments of a 180 lb man! Coconut water to the rescue! Thanks for your work which is getting the message to the masses!
We use coconut water for daily green smoothies. Delicious!
Every bit of the coconut is used. As a result, coconuts are called the “Tree of Life” and can produce drink, fiber, food, fuel, utensils, musical instruments, and much more.
Sinus congestion problems?? Dip your finger into semi-solid coconut oil and fill your nostrils (ewww…), lie on your back with your head flat (breathe through your mouth!). Stay in this position for about 10 minutes or until the oil melts and goes down into your sinuses – you will start expelling thick mucous that will unclog your sinuses and make you breathe more comfortably.
AMAZING! Thanks for the tip!
Did you know that in sanskrit the coconut palm is known as kalpa vriksha meaning ‘ tree that gives all that is necessary for living?’
Helps break up kidney stones, great for liver problems, and boost thyroid health are just some of the health benefits from drinking coconut water.
Coconut water has 5mg of Natural Sugars where sports and energy drinks range from 10-25mg of Altered Sugars
True, Coconut oil is a type of saturated fat, however, there are two types of saturated fats and coconut oil belongs to the healthy variety while animal saturated fats are the harmful ones. You can’t get fat on raw cold-pressed coconut oil. Your body does not store coconut oil instead it burns it as fuel, cleanses out the bad stored fats and helps your skin radiate. Not to mention it tastes delicious – very buttery & perfect for raw desserts, baked sweets, popcorn, and even eggs!
Long Chain Saturated Fats (LCSF) – These are the 2nd most harmful next to hydrogenated fats. “Long Chain” is the culprit behind unhealthy saturated fats. They are the reason saturated fats have such a bad reputation. When LCSF’s are consumed, they are directed to the small intestine where toxic fat cells are produced. These acidic fats flow throughout the veins and arteries creating storage and blockage.
These have been proven to raise “bad” LDL blood cholesterol levels, contributing to heart disease. These “bad” fats are extremely concentrated, a key to obesity, carry many toxins, and are difficult to break down. They are found most commonly in animal and dairy products. They are highest in beef, pork, chicken and dairy products. Other sources are palm oil and cottonseed oil – all oils used extensively in processed foods. Saturated fats such as butter or margarine are solid or semi-solid at room temperature and should be omitted from your diet as much as possible.
Medium Chain and Short Chain Saturated Fats (MCSF & SCSF) – Although we do need a certain amount of saturated fats in our diet, they should come from “Medium and Short Chain” saturated fats, such as cold-pressed coconut oil. What makes these saturated fats so vital to health is their ability to be absorbed directly by the liver, where they are immediately available to the body and are sent out as a pure source of energy. These types of fatty acids are unlikely to cause unhealthy weight gain due to their quick digestion and energy conversion, never having the opportunity to be stored as body fat.
i love coconuts!
taken from justgoodenergy.com
Flourless Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes
Ingredients:
3/4 cup coconut oil
1 1/2 cups Coconut sugar
1/3 cup honey, maple syrup or yacon syrup
2 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt (I used coconut but goat or other is fine)
3/4 cup Coconut Flour
3/4 cup Hazelnut Flour
1/2 cup Tapioca Flour
1 cup cacao powder 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp Celtic sea Salt
1 Tbsp crunchy peanut butter, optional but a yummy addition
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Soften the coconut oil and cream in a large mixing bowl with the eggs and sweetener using an electric mixer or even by hand with a wire whisk works fine.
Pour in the milk, yogurt and vanilla and cream or whisk until well mixed.
In a separate bowl stir together the flours, cacao powder and salt.
Pour the dry batter into the wet ingredients and mix well. If you are adding the peanut butter stir it in at this time.
Pour the batter into cupcake holders either greased with coconut oil or filled with paper cupcake liners. I like to use a large ice cream scooper to scoop the batter and place into the cupcake pan, giving you even and smooth cupcakes.
Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcake come out clean.
these are yummy and coconutty!!
It’s not by accident that the people in some cultures call the coconut palm the “tree of life.” Coconuts and coconut water are health promoting in so many different ways.
Coconut water is so wonderfully refreshing and good for you. Here are some of the benefits of coconut water:
coconut water
One of the amazing things about coconut water is that it’s got a very similar electrolyte balance to our own blood. It is also identical to human blood plasma.
Because of these properties, medical practitioners in some parts of the world regularly use it as an intravenous (IV) fluid when regular IV’s are not available.
Coconut water can also be used as a blood plasma transfusion.
Fortunately coconut water is naturally sterile, so it doesn’t pose any safety issues.
Here are some other health benefits of coconut water:
Is high in potassium, magnesium, vitamins, and minerals.
It contains small amount of natural sugars.
It’s low in fats – it does contain a small amount of lauric acid, a medium chain saturated fat which is really good for you. Lauric acid is naturally found in breast milk and helps with brain development
It supports your immune system
It’s great for your digestive system
Coconut water hydrates, nourishes, and refreshes you. It’s one of the best beverages you could ever drink.
One of the best benefits of coconut water is that it beats dehydration quickly and effectively.
So, forget about vitamin waters, energy drinks, and sports drinks. Coconut water is way better for you. It’s completely natural, full of vitamins and minerals, and it’s got a good balance of electrolytes.
Coconut water is lower in calories and contains less sodium than regular sports drinks – Another evidence that food in its natural state is far superior to any human invention.
All from http://www.natural-health-restored.com/benefits-of-coconut-water.html
The name coconut – came from the Spanish and Portugese word Coco – which means ‘Monkey face’ …. the first explorers from Spain and Portugal thought the three dark ‘eyes’ on the coconuts resembled Monkeys faces.
in emergency circumstances, coconut water has been used in transfusions since it’s likeness to our body’s electrolytes is something like 80%.
Also, coconuts, when passing through the irradiation process to our country from another country, still maintains it’s enzymatic integrity. Perhaps the hard shell protects the precious nutrients. such a gift to us, despite the harsh process it has to endure. TOTALLY earns our respect.
this isnt really that funny to anyone but me, i guess its only really funny to me because my husband says it EVERY time we walk past a stand selling coconuts in thailand/ china/ vietnam without fail!
“did you know if you were stranded on an island you could survive on coconuts?”
… its kinda become a running joke … BUT if i win this im going to make him take me and my case of coconut juice to a beautiful tropical island to prove his theory!!
much love
claire
xoxo
Holy moly the coconut is one clever…erm… coconut!
Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.
Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.
Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.
Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.
Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.
Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.
Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.
Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.
Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.
Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.
Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.
Helps protect against osteoporosis.
Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.
Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.
Improves digestion and bowel function.
Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.
Reduces inflammation.
Supports tissue healing and repair.
Supports and aids immune system function.
Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.
Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.
Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.
Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Functions as a protective antioxidant.
Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.
Does not deplete the body’s antioxidant reserves like other oils do.
Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.
Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).
Reduces epileptic seizures.
Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.
Dissolves kidney stones.
Helps prevent liver disease.
Is lower in calories than all other fats.
Supports thyroid function.
Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.
Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.
Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.
Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.
Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.
Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.
Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.
Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.
Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.
Provides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Helps control dandruff.
Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.
Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.
Is completely non-toxic to humans.
The scientific name for coconut is Cocos nucifera. Early Spanish explorers called it coco, which means “monkey face” because the three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut resembles the head and face of a monkey. Nucifera means “nut-bearing.”
Not only is it good for you, it has a humourous history too!
Coconut shells can be used for fuel. We use them when camping for the campfire and cooking fuel. You won’t believe how good it is as fuel. Some family back in the Philippines also use the shells as fuel as they don’t have LPG or electricity.
After suffering from chronic fatigue years ago, my system ‘bottoms out’ really quickly. Coconut water is an instant pick-me-up when I feel myself sinking. While we were staying on Molokai, Hawaii for a month this year, most of the food is flown or ferried to the island. Subsequently, by the time it gets arrives, there are very few nutrients left in any of the fruit and vegetables, and organic is very rare. So, every day, my husband would crack a coconut. We would drink the water and eat the flesh. It literally saved us!
‘Ive got a lovely bunch of COCONUTS,big ones , small ones, some as big as your head”
Even the lion king knows how good coconuts are for you!!!
Coconuts give you such energy and just make you feel AMAZING! also being a good body
weight stabilizer they help keep you at the perfect health for your individual body
If you eat two tablespoons of pure coconut oil in the morning, you won’t want to eat as much as you usually do, all day!
Is C-Water pasteurized? What is the shelf life?
During the Second World War, my great uncle was fighting in Papua New Guinea. He used to send my father (his nephew) who was three years old, regular letters. One day my father received a coconut in the mail. It had his name and address burnt into it. My great uncle passed away a few years ago but my father, now 71, still has the coconut. Coconuts have a special place in our family