COCONUT BENEFITS

You can adapt these recipes adding other ingredients like essential oils or mashed fruits for extra benefits. With the combination of coconut oil and many other natural ingredients, the possibilities are almost endless.

Coconut Oil Scrub

This recipe is moisturizing and works in two ways to exfoliate dead skin cells. The grains in the sugar and salt lift off skin as does the glycolic acid which is found in brown/demerara sugar.

1 tablespoon of coconut oil

1 tablespoon of honey

1 teaspoon of brown or demerara sugar

half a teaspoon of salt

Mix these ingredients together well, and apply to your skin in a gentle circular motion. You can leave this recipe on for a few minutes for extra moisturizing and then wash off. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel.

HEALING WITH HERBAL JUICES 1

Post-Workout Refueler Energy Smoothie

This is an excellent refueling smoothie perfect for restoring energy after any activity. Almonds' protein helps build and repair muscle. Plus, the potassium (twice as much as you get in two bananas) balances your electrolytes and fluids.

Ingredients:
2 medium oranges (10 ounces total), peeled and cut into chunks
1/4 cup whole, raw almonds
1 small sweet potato (about 4 ounces), scrubbed and coarsely chopped
1 medium apple (8 ounces), cored and cubed
1/2 cup water

Directions:
1. In a blender, combine oranges, almonds, sweet potato, apple, and water
2. Blend, scraping down sides occasionally, until smooth.
3. Strain juice and, if desired, thin with additional water. Refrigerate up to 2 days (shake before serving). Enjoy!