In countries where coconuts are regularly consumed, candida occurrences are surprisingly low, as noted by Dr. Bruce Fife, a strong believer in the healing power of coconut oil. Although many people in these regions live in conditions that typically promote candida overgrowth, they rarely suffer from candida.
This is because coconut oil is high in both lauric acid and caprylic acid, which both have antiviral, antimicrobial and antifungal properties. These components of coconut oil target harmful bacteria but leave friendly bacteria alone, which helps balances the flora in the digestive system. They also kill off excess yeast and other fungal overgrowth in the body. Studies in Iceland and Nigeria show coconut oil is an effective agent for killing off candida yeast.
If you've heard conflicting reports and are concerned about whether or not coconut oil is healthy, keep in mind the natural, unrefined fats in coconut oil are medium-chain saturated fats–the kind that are more easily converted into energy instead of being stored. Adding a moderate amount of coconut oil to your diet should be considered safe. In fact, the saturated fat content in coconut oil makes it an excellent choice for cooking because the oil is not damaged at high temperatures like other cooking oils.
Be sure not to buy coconut oil that has been hydrogenated. This destroys the beneficial attributes of coconut oil and makes it high in dangerous trans-fatty acids. The best kind of coconut oil is organic virgin coconut oil, which is closest to its natural state and will provide the most healthbenefits.
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Natural News.com - Phoenix, AZ ,USA
Wednesday, 31 December 2008
Tuesday, 30 December 2008
Get Rid of Cellulite by Eating Right
Include essential fatty acids in your diet and eliminate the bad kind of fats from it
“When you do not eat enough fiber and cellulite is a problem, your diet may contain more of the foods that can cause cellulite,” says John Degram in “Cellulite Treatment.”He recommends replacing those fats with fiber and the right type of fats (extra-virgin olive oil, butter and unprocessed coconut oil for cooking, for instance). “Any salty or fatty foods will go straight to your hips and thighs if you do not use fiber to prevent this from happening. Fiber acts like a scrub brush for the body. Fiber will improve circulation and improve your skin’s appearance from the inside out,” Degram points out.
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“When you do not eat enough fiber and cellulite is a problem, your diet may contain more of the foods that can cause cellulite,” says John Degram in “Cellulite Treatment.”He recommends replacing those fats with fiber and the right type of fats (extra-virgin olive oil, butter and unprocessed coconut oil for cooking, for instance). “Any salty or fatty foods will go straight to your hips and thighs if you do not use fiber to prevent this from happening. Fiber acts like a scrub brush for the body. Fiber will improve circulation and improve your skin’s appearance from the inside out,” Degram points out.
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Tips on Fighting Dry Skin
Go all natural for healthy skin
While our first thought would be to go out and get the first body lotion or hand cream that comes our way, dermatologists tell us that we should do our best to avoid commercial products because they contain all types of ingredients and additives that are anything but good for us.
Instead, we should use natural oils, like virgin coconut oil, coconut butter or shea butter, which we must apply immediately after stepping out of the bath, ...
Softpedia - Bucharest, Romania
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While our first thought would be to go out and get the first body lotion or hand cream that comes our way, dermatologists tell us that we should do our best to avoid commercial products because they contain all types of ingredients and additives that are anything but good for us.
Instead, we should use natural oils, like virgin coconut oil, coconut butter or shea butter, which we must apply immediately after stepping out of the bath, ...
Softpedia - Bucharest, Romania
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Saturday, 20 December 2008
Virgin Coconut Oil: From Fiji Isles, to Australia and now the World!
NATURE PACIFC was founded in Australia in 2004 as a joint venture to market Virgin Coconut Oil being made by Banaban families in Fiji.
NATURE PACIFIC directors Ken Sigrah and Stacey King were already involved in the natural health industry in Australia since 1997 with direct links through out the Pacific region importing and exporting raw materials for Australian companies. So marketing the family's Virgin Coconut Oil was a natural progression. Originally they began selling the oil in bulk through out their existing business networks, but at that time even the natural health industry was not fully aware of just how important Virgin Coconut Oil would become. They soon realised that to make Nature Pacific a company that could support the full scale production required to provide a self supporting industry back in Fiji they needed to turn over volume. They also realised that by 'value adding' the raw Virgin Coconut Oil here in Australia was key to producing quality products.
The first product they made were scented body oils based on traditional blends made back on the Island.
The Banabans pride themselves on smelling good with golden glistening skin and hair and coconut oil had always been an essential part of their daily life. From that point on, they marketed their products based on the values and traditions from their Island home and realised that with the development of the BANABAN brand they could also use their products to tell the world about the plight of Ken's people - the Banabans! Today their products are exported worldwide.
If you would like to find some of the great Banaban Virgin Coconut Oil products that are now available go to: Nature Pacific
The Banabans pride themselves on smelling good with golden glistening skin and hair and coconut oil had always been an essential part of their daily life. From that point on, they marketed their products based on the values and traditions from their Island home and realised that with the development of the BANABAN brand they could also use their products to tell the world about the plight of Ken's people - the Banabans! Today their products are exported worldwide.If you would like to find some of the great Banaban Virgin Coconut Oil products that are now available go to: Nature Pacific
Monday, 15 December 2008
Fitness Celebrity & Weight Loss Success Story Jennifer Nicole Lee ...
Fitness Celebrity & Weight Loss Success Story Jennifer Nicole Lee Reaches Out to Oprah Winfrey in her Recent Weight Gain Plight
12 December 2008
"First of all, I would get Oprah off of the all vegan diet and off soy milk ASAP. We all know that Oprah needs a sufficient amount of lean proteins, healthy whole grain carbs, and more fruits and vegetables. What I know that other so called weight loss experts don't is that she (Oprah) needs to really make the mental change and emotional shift regarding food. And with a thyroid problem, all of her soy based foods did not help. Soy raises a woman's estrogen level, thus making her hoard onto fat, not allowing her body to release it with diet and exercise."
In addition, JNL would create a specialized weight and strength training program for Oprah to follow at least 4 to 5 days a week. "She needs to recharge her sleeping metabolism and make it burn fat faster with weight training, good for you healthy oils like organic virgin unrefined coconut oil, and other super foods, such as lean red meat," says JNL.
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12 December 2008
"First of all, I would get Oprah off of the all vegan diet and off soy milk ASAP. We all know that Oprah needs a sufficient amount of lean proteins, healthy whole grain carbs, and more fruits and vegetables. What I know that other so called weight loss experts don't is that she (Oprah) needs to really make the mental change and emotional shift regarding food. And with a thyroid problem, all of her soy based foods did not help. Soy raises a woman's estrogen level, thus making her hoard onto fat, not allowing her body to release it with diet and exercise."
In addition, JNL would create a specialized weight and strength training program for Oprah to follow at least 4 to 5 days a week. "She needs to recharge her sleeping metabolism and make it burn fat faster with weight training, good for you healthy oils like organic virgin unrefined coconut oil, and other super foods, such as lean red meat," says JNL.
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Let's all hope it's not really going to be as bad as they say
BUSINESS & LEISURE By Ray Butch Gamboa
December 06, 2008 12:00 AM
Did you know that we are no longer the No. 1 producer of coconut in the world? We have been overtaken by Indonesia which is now No.1, but the Philippines is currently the No. 1 supplier of coconut oil, desiccated coconut and oleo chemicals from coconut oil. And Indonesia, the top producer, is one of our top export markets. I hope I don’t see the day when it overtakes us here as well.
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December 06, 2008 12:00 AM
Did you know that we are no longer the No. 1 producer of coconut in the world? We have been overtaken by Indonesia which is now No.1, but the Philippines is currently the No. 1 supplier of coconut oil, desiccated coconut and oleo chemicals from coconut oil. And Indonesia, the top producer, is one of our top export markets. I hope I don’t see the day when it overtakes us here as well.
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APCC should safeguard coconut industries
Ceylon Daily News - Ceylon,Sri Lanka
6 December 2008
The Minister said that the coconut is an important crop which is grown in an area of 392,000 hectares in Sri Lanka. The country's coconut exports exceed US$ 20 billion per annum. Coconut is an indispensable component in the Sri Lankans' diet providing much needed nutrition and energy.
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6 December 2008
The Minister said that the coconut is an important crop which is grown in an area of 392,000 hectares in Sri Lanka. The country's coconut exports exceed US$ 20 billion per annum. Coconut is an indispensable component in the Sri Lankans' diet providing much needed nutrition and energy.
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