Food

Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Review and Giveaway

<<THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED>> Coconut oil is a staple in my kitchen. I use it for everything from cooking and baking to skin care and as a nutritional supplement. I’m sure you’ve heard about coconut oil, though you may or may not know that it really is good for you. Throughout history, coconut oil has been...

March 6, 2011

AIP / Autoimmune Protocol, Candies & Confections, Dairy-Free, Desserts, Sweet Treats, & Baked Goods, Gluten-Free and/or Grain-Free, Real Food Recipes, Sweet & Savory Snacks

Maple Coconut Bars With Coconut Oil Recipe (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Autoimmune Friendly)

These maple coconut bars with coconut oil are the perfect little treat when you want something sweet (but not too sweet), and you want it to be good for you too! I developed this recipe after I tried a coconut bar made by Oskri Organics. Their bars are really tasty, but I didn’t like the...

December 30, 2010

Beverages & Smoothies, Dairy-Free, Real Food Recipes

Chocolate Banana Shake Recipe with Coconut Oil

This chocolate banana shake is a throwback to the “shakes” my mom used to make me when I was a child. It wasn’t often that I got to have sweets growing up. My mom never kept junk food in the home and kept my sugar consumption pretty low. I would always get excited when she’d...

December 6, 2010

Coconut Oil Health Articles & Recipes, Health, Wellness, & Nutrition

Coconut Oil Health Benefits – Why Is It So Wonderful?

Coconut oil is a staple in my kitchen for many reasons, including health benefits. I use it for just about everything! I consider it a super food because of all of the wonderful things it can do for your body. In addition to coconut oil, coconut milk and coconut meat are also very nutritious. I use coconut...

November 8, 2010

Coconut Oil Health Articles & Recipes, Health, Wellness, & Nutrition, Non-Food Recipes, Real Food Recipes

Simple Sugar Body Scrub Recipe with Coconut Oil

This simple sugar body scrub recipe is one of my favorite things to make. I always have a jar of it in my shower and use it almost daily. The recipe is so simple and only takes a couple minutes to whip up. You can easily double, triple, etc., this recipe, but I like to...

September 7, 2010