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Coconut oil has rapidly grown in popularity, and with that growth, new uses for coconut oil have been discovered. Coconut oil can be used for everything from cooking to raw baking and from moisturizing skin to using coconut oil for hair. Coconut oil tops the lists of the best natural alternatives for improving health and well-being. One of the best applications for coconut oil is for hair. Here are 6 different ways you can use coconut oil for hair: Deep Conditioning  Since coconut oil is mainly comprised of smaller medium-chain fatty acids, the oil in coconut penetrates hair much deeper...

The raw food diet has existed for many years, with a recent trend picking up over the last decade. As a means to get fitter and healthier, eat more fruits and vegetables, have more energy, shed weight, or possibly even reverse some forms of disease, a lot of people turn to the raw food diet for answers. While a raw food meal plan may or may not have these same effects on all of us, it truly is safe to say it’s one of the easiest and healthiest ways to fit more fresh produce into our daily diet. Getting Familiar...

Over the past decade, organic foods have become very popular and with that rise in popularity, navigating the crazy maze of food labels, health benefits, and claims are often confusing. As more consumers are becoming consciously aware of where their food comes from as well as the health benefits of eating organic food, the confusion about what’s “real” organic food and what isn’t has also increased. What is Organic Food?  It’s important to eat healthy, but eating healthier foods is more than just about getting more fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and good fats into our diets, there...

When I first started using my super blender, the first thing I made was a honey and date loaf.  I was looking for an alternative to cake and a substitute for fruit bread.

As per all things that I tend to do, I started with a basic recipe and tweaked it to suit my needs. The result is pretty good I think - and with how fast it disappears in my house, I don't think I am alone.

So I thought I would share this favourite with you :-)

If you’ve been hanging around the whole foods community much, you’ve most likely heard about the many benefits of coconut oil. With all the references made to this beneficial oil, the medical community ostracized coconut oil for its fat content; however, it is making a strong comeback with sales presently going through the roof.  The Rising Demand of Coconut Oil   Prior to 2014, less than half a million liters of coconut oil were sold each year and now, more than 200 million liters a year are being sold. Keeping those growth numbers in mind, it’s also important to remember...