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Health & Fitness

Are You a Coco Nut?

Coconut is a medium chain fatty acid.

 

Coconut has been under a lot of scrutiny. Good fat? Bad fat?

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  • Coconut is a medium chain fatty acid
  • Not stored as fat, but used as fuel!
  • Metabolism in increased
  • Can help you loose weight
  • Great for the athlete
  • Light subtle taste

Used in and for:

  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Sauteing
  • Smoothies
  • Raw Food preparation
  • Substitute for butter (mix with your green beans)
  • Soft Skin out of the shower
  • Shiny and Conditioned Hair
  • Nails
  • Makeup remover
  • Massage Oil
  • Healing Rashes
  • Healing Acne
  • Great for the Brain! - Alzheimers

The list goes on!

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And don’t forget coconut water!

Hydrating

Low calorie

Rich in electrolytes - Mineral rich

Nature’s sports drink

Look for:

Cold or expeller pressed

Extra virgin

USDA organic

 

Kathleen Kasprzak

www.kkhealthcoach.com

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