The most interesting part of my current path is the discoveries of all the good in the world, that we have options, that there are people out there working so hard to bring us the good. The most intriguing part is how those closest to us listen the least.

 So today we talk about kidney stones, something a dear friend has just told me he is experiencing approximately every 3 years. Other articles have been about cancer and other issues, from which a few I know suffer. Today I ASK YOU TO LISTEN. Coconut has no negative effect on us, only good effect – so what can you lose by trying it? It has to be easier than the pain I see you all going through and, at the very least, it will improve SOMETHING, which has to be a better place than where you are now.

From the book “Coconut Cures – Preventing & Treating Common Health Problems with Coconut” by Bruce Fife ND (with foreword Conrado S Dayrit MD) – pages 146 – 147 & page 226

Pages 146 – 147

“Urinary & Reproductive Systems

Coconut water has long been known for its therapeutic effect on the urinary and reproductive systems. It is reported to clear bladder infections, remove kidney stones and improve sexual vitality. Medical research has shown consumption of coconut water to be very effective in dissolving kidney stones. (ref: Macalalag, E.V., Jr. and Macalalag, A.L. Bukolysis: young coconut water renoclysis for urinary stone dissolution Int Surg 1987;72(4):247). Dr Eugenio Macalalag, director of the urology department at the Chinese General Hospital in the Phillipines, says that coconut water has demonstrated its effectiveness in patients suffering from kidney and urethral stone problems. His patients have even been able to suspend dialysis treatment after regular oral intake of coconut water. In the Phillipines coconut water is commonly known as buko juice. Dr Macalalag has also reported success in patients by directly infusing the water into the kidneys. He calls the treatment bukolysis. A saying that has now become popular in the Phillipines is: ‘A coconut a day keeps the urologist away’.

Coconut water injected through urethral catheters inserted up to where the stones are lodged (bukolysis) has resulted in significant daily decrease in size, disintegration of the stones, and expulsion without the need for surgery. Even by oral intake coconut water, taken 2 or 3 times a week, has been observed to result in significant size reduction of kidney stones within a short time. Macalalag reports that, of his 1,670 patients who were recurrent stone formers and who took buko therapy, only 13 percent had recurrence of stones in a 10-year period, and the stones were small and passed out easily. Coconut water therapy is so effective that kidney stone patients are spared going through expensive medical procedures. Dr Macalalag jokingly complains that because of this he has suffered from … “acute income deficiency syndrome”.

Coconut water is a natural diuretic so it increases urine flow. This helps to dilute the urine so that stones are less likely to form and helps to flush existing stones out. It is also helpful in preventing bladder infections.

Not only does coconut water clean out the urinary tract, it revitalises the reproductive system. Coconut water from fresh green coconuts is reputed to increase libido and enhance performance. No need for Viagra here; coconut water will keep you young and virile”

So there’s an added benefit you may not have expected – or maybe a warning for those who already have all the children they planned for! 

Page 226 (within the “Remedies: A – Z Reference” section)

“Kidney Stones

Drink 16 ounces (0.473 litres) or more a day of coconut water. In addition, consume at least six 8-ounce (0.236 litres) glasses of pure water and 1 teaspoon of sea salt daily. Salt can be added to food or water. Take a capsule of cayenne pepper with each meal.”

I also refer you to the previous article:

http://coconutoilorganic.com.au/uncategorized/coconut-water/coconut-water ‎

You can buy this book and coconut products at www.naturalsurrender.com Click on “buy now” to see the entire product range. Just follow the prompts from there to order. Any queries, please email info@naturalsurrender.com

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From the book “The Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil” pages 56 – 58 (now published as the Coconut Oil Miracle) by Bruce Fife ND

“We live in an environment teaming with microorganisms. They are in the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, and even live on our skin. Many of these germs cause disease. Some have become drug-resistant supergerms. Fortunately, nature has provided us a number of medicinal plants to help protect us from attack by these harmful pests. The coconut is one of these.

When you catch a cold or flu, how long does it stay around? For most people it lasts several days to a week or more. There is no medicine, no cure for the common cold or the flu. When you get sick you have to let your body fight its own battle. That’s why it takes so long to get rid of it.

Not too long ago an associate of mine said she felt like she was coming down with the flu. She had the beginnings of a sore throat, sinus congestion, and inklings of fatigue. I told her “Take 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil mixed in a glass of lukewarm orange juice with every meal”

She looked at me inquisitively as if to say “You’ve got to be joking. How is coconut oil going to help?”

From earlier discussions she knew coconut oil had many nutritional benefits but doubted it would help with her infection. I didn’t tell her it would cure her or that it would even make her feel any better. “Trust me” I said “take it and see what happens”

During the first day the symptoms got worse as they usually do with seasonal infections. Normally, the flu gets progressively worse for the first few days until the body has time to rally its defences sufficiently to fight the invading infection. The next day, instead of getting worse, the symptoms started to get better. By the end of the third day the symptoms were all but gone. Three days, that’s all it took. She was surprised. “I never had an infection that only lasted three days” she said.

How could coconut oil stop the flu? One of the most amazing aspects of coconut oil is its ability to fight infections. When coconut oil is eaten the body transforms its unique fatty acids into powerful antimicrobial powerhouses capable of defeating some of the most notorious disease-causing microorganisms. Even the supergerms are vulnerable to these lifesaving coconut derivatives. Coconut oil is, in essence, a natural antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiprotozoal food

Coconut oil’s antimicrobial effects come from its unique composition of MCFA (Medium Chain Fatty Acids). All of these fatty acids (when converted into free fatty acids or monoglycerides) exhibit antimicrobial properties, some to a greater extent than others. This is an exciting area of research because it involves a readily available food source that can be used to both treat and prevent infectious illness. Wouldn’t it be more pleasant to eat your favourite foods cooked in coconut oil to fight an infection rather than choke down a handful of antibiotics and suffer with their side effects? Eating a pizza made with coconut oil or a pudding made of coconut milk sounds a lot more appetising”

You can buy this book and coconut products at www.naturalsurrender.com Click on “buy now” to see the entire product range. Just follow the prompts from there to order. Any queries, please email info@naturalsurrender.com

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Bruce Fife has another wonderful book out called “Coconut Water for Health & Healing – A Natural Sports Drink and Health Tonic”. As coconut water is getting more into the everyday now, I thought I better hurry up and  tell you about it.

I lived in Malaysia for two years in the late 1990′s and they just lopped the top off the green coconuts and we would drink the coconut water and spoon out the clear flesh to eat – it was delicious! And so healthy.

I am yet to taste a coconut water out on the market that tastes like it is straight out of the coconut – some don’t even come near. BUT I have sourced coconuts from within Australia now and we are presently researching them further with the intent of adding them to our website during the upgrade over the next few months. My mouth is watering at the very thought!

Back to the book. Here is the blurb from the back cover:

“Coconut water is a refreshing beverage that comes from coconuts. It’s a powerhouse of nutrition containing a complex blend of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, carbohydrates, antioxidants, enzymes, health enhancing growth hormones, and other phytonutrients.

Because its electrolyte (ionic mineral) content is similar to human plasma, it has gained international acclaim as a natural sports drink for oral dehydration. As such, it has proven superior to commercial sports drinks. Unlike other beverages, it is completely compatible with the human body, in so much that it can be infused directly into the bloodstream. In fact, doctors have used coconut water successfully as an intravenous fluid for over 60 years.

Coconut water’s unique nutritional profile gives it the power to balance body chemistry, ward off disease, fight cancer, and retard ageing. History and folklore credit coconut water with remarkable healing powers, which medical science is now confirming. Published medical research and clinical observation have shown that coconut water:

* makes an excellent oral rehydration sports beverage

* aids in exercise performance

* reduces swelling in hands and feet

* aids in kidney function and dissolves kidney stones

* protects against cancer

* helps balance blood sugar

* provides a source of ionic trace minerals

* improves digestion

* contains nutrients that feed friendly gut bacteria

*  helps relieve constipation

*  reduces risk of heart disease

* improves blood circulation

* lowers high blood pressure

* improves blood cholestrol levels

* helps prevent atherosclerosis

* possesses anti-aging properties

* enhances immune function

Includes 36 delicious recipes!”

You can buy this book and coconut products at www.naturalsurrender.com Click on “buy now” to see the entire product range. Just follow the prompts from there to order. Any queries, please email info@naturalsurrender.com

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Yes, this is a blog about all things coconut but this time, we have some other great news to share. You are all aware of www.naturalsurrender.com where you can buy the great coconut products & books we talk about – and the Leather Seal, the original and only other product presently on the Natural Surrender website while we focused on the submissions to the National Health & Medical Research Council for the review of dietary guidelines in regards to coconut.

And last December, we introduced the first wave of new “selected natural products” coming on board which were all sort of coconut yummies, such as coconut syrup, coconut sauce, coconut BBQ sauce, chocolate coconut butter and chilli chocolate coconut butter just to name a few. These products were so popular that the coconut sauce has actually gone out of stock already – even I missed out and am on the waiting list for when it comes in again!

Now it is time to introduce another of our new product ranges. The upgrade of www.naturalsurrender.com and www.coconutoilorganic.com.au will take a few months yet so it will be awhile before you can see it on our site. But the manufacturers of this range have put out a fabulous March Madness special which we just could not keep from you.

These products are eco-awesome for pool owners – new or existing and it will provide you with clean clear beautiful & healthy water without chlorine or salt (which converts to chlorine anyway) – instead you will have “set & forget” proven NASA technology that is already operating in 17 countries around the world.

There are four products in this range but we will focus on just the three today that are included in the March Madness special.

Firstly, there is the pool and spa water purifier that works via silver and copper ionisation. A safe, low DC electrical current passes between two silver and copper anodes to create an abundance of natural mineral ions that are swept in to the pool / spa to keep your water clean and fresh. These natural ions will remain in the water for weeks, even if the purifier is switched off. In essence, two natural minerals, copper and silver (sometimes called nature’s antibiotic), combine to purify pool & spa water in a completely natural and effective way. In the US, these types of purifiers are common in public pools as the primary method of sanitation with over 97% of swimmers giving positive feedback for satisfaction and enjoyment value.

Also, by using this purifier on your pool, you will cut your chemical costs, your power costs will drop dramatically, there will be no salt to corrode expensive pool equipment and surrounds, you will be free of smelly itchy skin and red eyes (and for some, allergic reactions and asthma-causing qualities) and you can now do less testing so you will regain time to enjoy your pool! And the pool water will be in such good condition you can use it on your garden – so no water wastage either.

This system attaches to your pool /spa system easily and quickly – even the most inexperienced person will be able to fit and set it up for operation within 30 minutes.
On average, you will save approximately $600- per year, every year by using this purifier instead of your current system.

Keeping the pH right is the biggest balancing act involved in owning a pool, especially for avoiding algae attacks. The second product is a pH Controller that automates the whole process for you. Whenever your pool pump is running, this controller tests the pH every 15 minutes – and all you do is top up a drum with diluted pool acid once every month or two plus do a fast, simple probe calibration once a year. More time to enjoy your pool!

An oxidiser is required from time to time to polish the water free of oils such as suntan lotion, hair oils, perspiration etc. The third product is the recently-released controller for this process. Again more time and ease for the pool owner to enjoy your eco-friendly, healthy, beautiful pool.

Now to the details of the March Madness Special:

The pool & spa purifier costs:
for up to 50,000 litres $1,175-
for up to 100,000 litres $1,295-
for up to 250,000- litres $1,475-

The pH Controller normally costs $1,145-
The Oxidiser Control normally costs $885-

If you pay by 31 March 2012, the following two offers are available:

1) Buy the purifier AND a pH Controller and get $450- off the total price
e.g. for a pool up to 50,000 litres – $1,175- + $1,145 = $2,320
TILL 31 MARCH, PAY ONLY $1,870-

2) Buy the purifier AND an Oxidiser Control and get $350- off the total price
e.g. for a pool up to 50,000 litres – $1,175- + $885- = $2,060-
TILL 31 MARCH, PAY ONLY $1,710-

If this is for you, call us on 07 5446 1596 (+61 5446 1596)
or 0414 846 940 (+61 414 846 940)
or email us at info@naturalsurrender.com

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From the book “Stop Alzheimer’s Now! How to Prevent and Reverse Dementia, Parkinson’s, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis and Other Neuro-Degenarative Disorders” by Bruce Fife ND, pages 257 – 258 and 260 – 261

Step 1 of the 8-step Alzheimer’s Battle Plan

“Ketone Therapy
The first step in the Alzheimer’s Battle Plan is to raise ketone levels. You do this by consuming at least 5 tablespoons (74ml) of coconut oil every day. Please note that a tablespoon is a unit of measurement and equals 14.8ml of liquid.The tablespoon referred to here is not the same as the tablespoon commonly used for eating. The oil should be taken with food. It can be used in food preparation or taken separately by the spoonful like a dietary supplement. Two tablespoons of coconut oil should always be consumed at breakfast. In the morning, ketone levels will beat their lowest, so this step is very important. The remaining 3 tablespoons can be divided up between lunch and dinner in any manner you desire….Just make sure you get at least 5 tablespoons spaced throughout the day. If a meal is skipped, it is a good idea to take a tablespoon of oil anyway to maintain ketone levels.

You can take more than 5 tablespoons of coconut oil a day. There is no harm in it but you will also be consuming other fats and oils in your diet as well. Be aware that consuming too much oil of any type can loosen the bowels, requiring multiple trips to the restroom.

Five tablespoons of coconut oil is recommended for treating those who have clear symptoms of neurodegeneration. For prevention, 2 – 3 tablespoons daily is adequate.

Taking 2 tablespoons of oil at one sitting can be difficult if it is not incorporated into a meal. Chapter 20 provides recipe ideas that make taking the oil relatively easy. See the Daily Dose of Coconut Oil section for ideas.

Before Starting the Program
Get a Medical Checkup
Regardless of your age or level of health, I recommend that you get a medical checkup before starting the program. The reason for this is partly to make sure you are physically capable of making a dramatic change to your diet but more importantly to get a record of your current level of health.

Record your blood pressure. Get your blood chemistries done so that you have a record of your fasting blood glucose level, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), triglycerides, HDL, Total Cholestrol/HDL ratio and Triglyceride/HDL ratio…..

All of these measurements are needed in order to establish a baseline for comparison. After several weeks on the program you will have your blood work done again so you can compare results and evaluate your progress. This step is very important! It will provide you with the proof that the program is improving your overall health and that the increased fat you will be consuming is not causing you any harm, but is promoting better health. It also provides documented proof you can show to your doctor or to anyone who is skeptical about this program. These records will also help to encourage you to keep with the program and continue progressing and improving.

A common concern about replacing carbohydrates with fat and protein is how it is going to affect cholestrol levels. If you have read Chapters 12, 13 and 14, then you know this is not a problem. Cholestrol numbers will improve. All blood markers will improve. Memory will improve”

Once again, I (Megan) am astounded at, and grateful for, the wonderful information available to us. My mother had Alzheimer’s and is was very disturbing to watch a vital vibrant woman deteriorate like that – especially in the earlier stages when she showed quite clearly that she knew she was deteriorating and experienced the resulting frustration at not being able to express the words in her mind etc. Even though this information came too late for my mum, I feel comforted that I know how to stop this, and other awful diseases mistakenly credited to aging, from having any further hold in my life and my family.

You can buy this book and coconut products at www.naturalsurrender.com Click on “buy now” to see the entire product range. Just follow the prompts from there to order. Any queries, please email info@naturalsurrender.com

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From the book Cooking with Coconut Flour – A Delicious Low-Carb Gluten-Free Alternative to Wheat by Bruce Fife ND – page 74

One of Bruce’s favourite recipes. He says they are similar to macaroons but with a slight buttery flavour – yum!

½ cup butter
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ cup sifted coconut flour
2 cups grated or flaked coconut

Mix together butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in coconut flour and coconut. Drop spoon-size mounds 1-inch apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 C) for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet immediately and cool on wire rack. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Reduced sugar version
Reduce sugar to ½ a cup and add ¼ teaspoon of powdered stevia

You can buy coconut products and books at www.naturalsurrender.com Click on “buy now” to see the entire product range. Just follow the prompts from there to order. Any queries, please email info@naturalsurrender.com

Enjoy!

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Happy new year to all – I trust 2012 has been exciting for you so far. I actually had almost 2 weeks break over this Christmas period which was an absolute treat with all the family around! It was so good it is part of the reason I am returning a week later that I said I would – it took me a bit to get going again!

We have been busy with the submissions re coconut oil to the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for the review of dietary guidelines. As we had so much info, we submitted the entire package early (at their request). We then contributed to the Infant Feeding guidelines with specific pathways to relevant information within the package in December 2011. And yesterday we submitted re Healthy Eating for Adults – just a cover letter directing them to the package but it required reading 288 pages to make sure it was relevant! So that finalises our submissions re coconut oil.

But next I wish to submit on the following. Please pass it on to anyone who may be interested.

Hi all – my name is Megan Knight of Natural Surrender.

I need your help, if you can. The public consultation period for the review of the Australian Dietary Guidelines is now on. I would like to collect comments on the guidelines – SPECIFICALLY about the posters and other ways the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) convey this information to the public.

The questions I SPECIFICALLY want to address are:

1) Do you agree with the pie chart (replaces the food pyramid)? Are these the correct proportions of how we should be eating?

2) Are these communications adequate? If not, how can we improve on them?

Is there space for misconceptions of this information – for example, the large grains section. Will those that eat incorrectly and /or have obesity or disease issues understand what is good for them? And discern what is bad for them? Will they see an unhealthy food item then look at the chart and say “yes, that’s on there”. Is there enough distinction between good foods and bad foods?

4) I will provide other forms of the food pyramid that I found online. Which ones do you think present the information the best? or can you improve on it?

Even though some discussion of “what needs to be changed and why” will be relevant, I REQUIRE POSITIVE SUGGESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS – I do not have time to read rants and raves about what is wrong with the system and I will only present solution-oriented information as this is what will get the attention of the NHMRC.

All information used will be credited with the author’s name. I will be submitting a compilation of many people’s thoughts and ideas and this will be properly reflected in the final submission. To those that submit, you will also receive a copy of the final submission from me once it is finalised

If you want to be involved, let me know and I will send you further details – email me at info@naturalsurrender.com – thanks!

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Hi all – this will be our last post for 2011 so have a wonderful Christmas and New Year season, wherever you are!

We will return on 17 Jan 2012

Before we go, though, just wanted to make sure you are all aware of all the great new Niulife products that are now available. Have you checked out the products page recently? Some will make for very yummy Christmas gifts or just as additions to the pantry for all to enjoy!

Coconut Butter Chocolate 220g $12-
Low GI (35) – Gluten & Grain-Free – Dairy-Free – Vegan. Enjoy all the health benefits of DME extra virgin coconut oil blended with raw natural superfoods for a rich and decadent sweet flavour. Niulife Chocolate Coconut Butter is made in small batches using the very freshest raw organic ingredients. Use it spread on bread for a coco-nut butter sandwich, add to milk for a decadent hot chocolate or treat yourself and enjoy it straight from the jar! During warmer months a natural separation can occur as the coconut oil liquefies Did you know? Cacao is the source of chocolate – made from the bean of the cacao tree. The full name of this amazing food is Theobroma cacao, which translates as ‘food of the gods.’ Raw Cacao has more antioxidants than any other food including green tea and red wine. Ingredients: raw organic extra virgin coconut oil, raw organic cacao powder, raw organic wildcrafted agave syrup, organic vanilla bean, Himalayan crystal salt.

Coconut Butter Chilli Chocolate 220g $12-
As above Ingredients: raw organic extra virgin coconut oil, raw organic wildcrafted agave syrup, raw organic cacao powder, red chilli, vanilla bean, Himalayan crystal salt.

Creamed Coconut 400g $15-
certified organic whole coconut meat, in concentrated form. The white coconut flesh is dried to remove the water and then ground to a fine paste. Creamed Coconut has a smooth creamy consistency due to its high (70%) fat content. It is therefore a rich dietary source of healthy coconut oil. Note: this is a food, not a cooking oil. If you use high heat, it will burn. 
How is Creamed Coconut Used? 
Creamed Coconut is very versatile. Mix 1 or 2 teaspoons with water or juice to make a creamy coconut milk drink or add it to coffee as a non-dairy creamer. It is an excellent ingredient for cooking and baking. Because of its low moisture content, it can be mixed straight into the batter or dough of breads and pastries. It also enhances soups, can be blended with smoothies, mixed with melted chocolate, made into ice cream or spread on toast or crackers for a snack. In fact, it is so delicious that many people just eat it by the spoonful, straight from the jar. Note: In colder weather Creamed Coconut will become hard due to its high content of natural coconut oil and fibre. It will quickly soften up with a little warming.
How is Creamed Coconut different from canned coconut milks and creams?
Commercial coconut milks and creams are generally sold in cans or tetra packs. The main ingredient in these products is water. If the fat content is 17%, it is called “coconut milk.” If the fat content is 24%, it is called “coconut cream.” Most of what you are purchasing however is water. Creamed Coconut is pure coconut and contains no water. Unlike the canned milk/cream, it also contains all the fibre of the coconut. Pure, dried coconut contains even more fibre per gram than oat bran! This fibre has been stripped out of commercial coconut milks and creams. Furthermore, almost all commercial coconut milks and creams have additives to prevent the water from separating from the coconut oil, and they also have sulphites added as a preservative. Creamed Coconut contains no additives or preservatives. It is 100% natural coconut made from certified organic coconuts grown without pesticides or fertilisers.

Coconut – flaked 200g $6.40
certified organic and sulphite free. A rich source of Lauric Acid (anti-fungal, anti-microbial) and full of dietary fibre. Use Desiccated Coconut in your favourite cake or biscuit recipe. It also tastes great mixed with cereal or on smoothies. Ingredients: Organic Flaked Coconut

Coconut – desiccated 250g $6.40
certified organic and sulphite free. A rich source of Lauric Acid (anti-fungal, anti-microbial) and full of dietary fibre. Use Desiccated Coconut in your favourite cake or biscuit recipe. It also tastes great mixed with cereal or on smoothies. Ingredients: Organic Desiccated Coconut

Coconut – shredded 250g $6.40
certified organic and sulphite free. A rich source of Lauric Acid (anti-fungal, anti-microbial) and full of dietary fibre. Use Desiccated Coconut in your favourite cake or biscuit recipe. It also tastes great mixed with cereal or on smoothies. Ingredients: Organic Shredded Coconut

BubRub – Organic Baby Oil 200ml $15- with sensitive skin soap included
Massage – Healing Oil – Moisturiser. For generations mothers in tropical regions have massaged their babies with coconut oil. Made from fresh organic coconuts, BubRub is a natural and effective baby oil which is best used after a warm bath. Its moisturising and healing properties help prevent nappy rash and clear up cradle cap and eczema. It is also helpful in preventing pregnancy stretch marks when regularly rubbed into the skin. BubRub hardens below 22°C but will quickly melt in the palm of your hand. And it’s so good you can eat it! A great gift for the new mum Ingredients: Certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

LuvRub 200ml $14-
Organic Sensual Oil Massage – Lubricant – Moisturiser The perfect natural alternative to both synthetic petroleum based and silicone lubricants. Made from fresh organic coconuts, LuvRub is an excellent Massage Oil and all-natural Personal Lubricant. Enjoy after showering as an all over Body Moisturiser. LuvRub hardens below 22°CC but will quickly melt in the palm of your hand – or on any hot skin. And it’s so good you can eat it! A great gift for that someone special. Ingredients: Certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

Next are Coconut Nectar Products Nectar tapped from the coconut blossom is naturally sweet, low glycaemic, nutrient rich, containing 17 amino acids, minerals, vitamin C, broad-spectrum B vitamins, and has a nearly neutral PH 100% Certified Organic. All nectar products are: 100% Certified Organic, Low GI (35), Fat Free, Gluten & Grain Free, Dairy Free, Vegan

Coconut Syrup 350ml $12-
a natural sweetener for fruit shakes and smoothies. Superior to Agave, corn and Maple Syrup. Use on pancakes, waffles, desserts and ice cream


Coconut Sauce 250ml $8.50
A healthy alternative to Soy Sauce with 60% less Sodium. Great for salads, dressings, soups, vegetables, rice and beans, wok and stir-fries, meat, fish and sauces.

Coconut Sugar 250g $6.40 500gm $12-
Produced from coconut palm sugar blossoms – great tasting, mineral rich, low GI (35) cane sugar alternative. It is certified organic, minimally processed and has not been filtered. It has a rich toffee-like flavour.

Coconut Vinegar 375ml $12-
Use with your favourite dressings and marinades Nutritionally richer than Apple Cider Vinegar

To buy coconut oil and associated products, please go to http:/www.naturalsurrender.com, scroll down to the coconut oil, click on “buy now” and you will see the entire product list. Just follow the prompts from there to order.

Any queries or challenges, please call or email

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Have written before about the MAINTENANCE DOSE for coconut oil being approx 3 tablespoons a day. Today we provide more detail on that plus list the therapeutic dose as well.

This excerpt is from the book Coconut Cures – Preventing and Treating Common Health Problems with Coconut by Bruce Fife ND, pages 168 – 169

MAINTENANCE DOSE ie recommended daily dose for ongoing good health
Body Weight (lb/kg) = Tablespoons of Oil
175+ / 79+ = 4
150 / 68 = 3.5
125 / 57 = 3
100 / 45 = 2.5
75 / 34 = 2
50 / 23 = 1.5
25 / 11 = 1

This is a general guideline only – not an absolute rule. Take the amount that is comfortable for you.

Ways to consume coconut oil include straight from the spoon (one of my boys prefers this then follows up with a spoonful of yoghurt to help wash it down) or mix it with warm milk or food. Easiest way is to prepare your food with coconut oil – use coconut oil for frying and baking; put some in the pot when cooking rice, pasta, vegies etc. Definitely use it as your ONLY cooking oil. Every morning, I put 1 – 2 tablespoons in a cup, cover the round section of the spoon with boiled water then leave it to cool down to “warm”. As it is only a few mouthfuls, I then drink that down quickly and it is done.

Remember coconut oil goes solid at cool temperatures so for salads, mix it 50 / 50 with pure extra-virgin olive oil and the mixture will remain liquid.

Also use it as a body and hair moisturiser. By doing this, I ingest another tablespoon of oil every day as it soaks in through my skin, plus I have clear soft skin – easy! At first, I could only put the oil on when I was wet after a warm shower and my pores were open – applying it direct to dry skin at that stage left me all greasy. Now I am a few years down the track, I can apply the oil straight to dry skin and it soaks in beautifully

We also recommend that you do not consume all the oil at one time. Spread it out over the entire day or at least divide it in half, taking some at one meal and some at another. (When I first discovered these books, I got excited and leapt straight into taking 3 tablespoons every morning – only handled for a week and was queasy for most of it! And it was about 2 years before I could take coconut oil straight again – so be kind to yourself!) Start slow and work your way up.

THERAPEUTIC DOSE
In most cases, even when you are sick, 3.5 tablespoons of coconut oil per day is generally adequate. However, the anti-microbial affects of MCFA’s are accumulative, so the more you have in your body the more effective they are in fighting off infections. You can take twice as much if you feel the need but don’t take this amount all at once. A tablespoon or so taken every 2 – 3 hours is a good schedule to follow.Too much oil, any oil, if you are not accustomed to it will give you loose stools, so spread the amount throughout the day and eat it with a little food or beverage.

There is no danger of overdosing on coconut oil. Coconut oil is a food, not a drug. Human populations have consumed twice as much as the maintenance dose for years with no adverse effects. People working on serious health problems (including cancer and HIV) have taken 10 to 14 tablespoons a day and experienced no adverse side effects. Bruce Fife has personally taken up to 14 tablespoons a day without problem. I average about to 3-5 tablespoons daily and I feel great! If you take more than your body can handle, the worst symptoms you might experience are a runny stool and perhaps intestinal uneasiness for a time. To avoid this, simply reduce the amount of oil.

If you cannot consume the oil or any other food because of nausea and vomiting, apply the oil topically to the area that is most infected, as well as all over. Otherwise, it is a good idea to consume both internally and externally to take advantage of the oil’s healing properties. Massage it into the skin as well as eat it for double benefit.

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Here is a great coconut slant on an old family favourite – pages 7 – 8, 58 and 90 – 91 of the book Coconut Lovers Cookbook by Bruce Fife ND

Being an American book, we have pounds and ounces occurring so I will translate to mls and kgs where I can

“Lasagne

1 pound (approx ½kg) ground beef
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, diced
2 x 8 oz cans (total approx 600 ml) tomato sauce
1 x 6oz can (230ml) black olives
½ tablespoon basil
½ tablespoon oregano
1½ teaspoons salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 package (8-10oz or approx 350ml) lasagne noodles
2 cups Thick Cheddar Cheese Sauce (page 58)
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Brown meat, onions and garlic in skillet until vegetables are tender. Add tomato sauce, olives, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Cook noodles in boiling salted water until tender: drain and rinse. Coat the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch (33×22.5×5-cm’s) baking dish with Aloha Nu Non-Stick Cooking Oil (page 8)… Layer one-third of the noodles on the bottom of the baking dish; add meat mixture on top of noodles. Layer another one-third of the noodles on top of the meat mixture; spread Thick Cheddar Cheese Sauce on top of noodles. Layer the remaining one-third of the noodles over the cheddar cheese followed by the mozzarella cheese. Top with croutons (recipe below). Bake at 375° F (190° C) for 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Croutons
Lightly toast 4 slices of bread in toaster. Spread with butter and sprinkle with garlic powder. Cut into small cubes.”

Aloha Nu Non-Stick Cooking Oil
Coconut oil is not as effective as other oils in preventing foods from sticking. “To improve the non-sticking property of coconut oil for frying and baking, you can mix another oil such as olive oil with coconut oil” (same for salad dressings 50/50 mix – keeps the coconut oil in a liquid form)

“The healthiest and most effective non-stick cooking oil I have found is a mixture of coconut oil and liquid lecithin… It’s the only oil I use to prevent foods from sticking… All you need is a thin layer to do the job. Store the remainder in the refrigerator. This combination is so effective, bread almost pops out of the pan… Once you begin to use this oil, you won’t want to use any other in your baking ever again…..available commercially” (USA, Canada & UK only at present – Megan investigating for Australia)

“Creamy Cheese Sauce
This is the basic cheese sauce recipe. Thick Cheddar variation below

3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)

Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Mix cornstarch and salt in coconut milk and add to saucepan. Stir constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat and add cheese, stirring until melted. Makes about 1½ cups. For thinner sauce, add more coconut milk.

Thick Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Follow the directions for the cheese sauce above but increase cornstarch to 4 teaspoons and cheddar cheese to 1¼ cups. This sauce is very thick and makes a good replacement for soft cheese in recipes.”

Give it a go!

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