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King coconuts for sale, Train station, Sri Lanka
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Muller von Ruffach, 1861
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I‘m coocoo for coconuts right now.
Just can’t seem to get enough of this wonderful fruit!
I started drinking coconut water a few years back, then cooking with it a year or so ago,
as well as using it on my skin and hair.
More recently, I’ve been practicing the Ayurvedic treatment
of “Oil Pulling”
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A list of only some of the supposed benefits of Oil Pulling
-Whiter teeth and healthier gums
-decreased allergy symptoms
-Improved sleep and better energy
-clearer skin
-clearing of sinuses
-diminishing of headaches
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Pulling should be practiced every morning, when you first get up and on an empty stomach. Use 1 tablespoon of oil. Sesame oil is most commonly used in traditional ayurvedic pulling but you may also use vegetable or coconut oil.
I heat it in a tiny cup in the microwave for 20 seconds to melt and bring to a warm temperature that I find most pleasant.
Swish the oil around your mouth for a minimum of 5 minutes, max. 30! ( I’m doing about 7)
make sure you push the oil through your teeth, under the tongue, etc. but
do not swallow any of the oil (it is filling with bacteria 
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Spit out after time is up and brush your teeth. Simple dimple.
The coconut oil leaves such a pleasant taste in your mouth (as well as moisturising your lips) that I honestly don’t even want to brush right away. I’d rather have my morning cuppa tea first, but that’s just me.
Truthfully, I haven’t noticed any changes in my skin or energy levels yet, but it’s only been just over two weeks and I’m giving it at least a month. I actually sort of look forward to my little morning ritual and what could it hurt?
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Slim Paley photo
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Sharing fresh King coconut water creatures with friends in Sri Lanka
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Slim Paley photo..
Coconut flavoured Cultured Almond milk is not bad at all.
With some chopped tropical fruit and a sprinkling of toasted coconut flakes, I could easily have this for breakfast twice a week.
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Also happy to find this coconut chia & flax seed oil to add to smoothies and why not try coconut milk instead of dairy for awhile?
I like it just as much as almond milk with my granola-
not sure which is healthier, but variety is the spice of life!
(yes, that’s what constitutes ‘variety’ for me now. cue violin)
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I have a standing order with Amazon for O.N.E. coconut water to be delivered every month
but have you tried fresh “Baby coconut” water? It’s sooo good-much sweeter than “O.N.E.”
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Coconut cream for desserts, creamy curries, and of course… cocktails 
Another great idea I read about but haven’t tried yet is making ‘whipped coconut cream’ instead of traditional dairy whipped cream.
Simply put a can of coconut milk in the fridge for a couple of hours, skim the thickened part from the top of the can, and whip.
see full instructions here;
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The Amanwella hotel bar, Sri Lanka
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We’ve been looking for Haagen Dazs Coconut and Pineapple ice-cream, but so far no luck
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Are you of the coconut body??
It seems to be one of those flavours that people either love or hate.
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But seriously, WHO can resist a divine Coconut Cream cake?!
oh wait…
we were talking about being healthy and Ayurvedic medicine, why did you lead me astray like that?!
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