I've been sitting here in awe today, after about 8 days of barely being able to move (my neck went out, badly, & then it went to my shoulder, & it wiped me out!)...I was feeling like I was TOTALLY depleted, fighting a deeper level of exhaustion than I've ever experienced; I could barely stand, was so weak, knees kept buckling, kept getting told I was pale, & was actually getting SCARED! (I even fell a few times, getting up in the night...)
BUT THEN....something happened!!! My brother-in-law was grabbing a few groceries for me, & though they've never carried them before, Superstore had BABY COCONUTS!!! He got all 3 for me, knowing I LOVE 'em, & have been looking for them (& keep forgetting to order a case of them!)
When he brought the groceries, I was so weak he began putting them away for me, knowing I'd find it difficult. I asked him to open a coconut for me before he left, (knowing I was too weak) & after I drank all the water, I started feeling much better within moments, so before he left, I asked him to open another one...by the time I'd finished both of them, & the sweet yummy meat inside, I began feeling totally & completely rawjuvinated! (This picture was taken just half an hour later!!!)
Coconut Water is More Nutritious than whole milk - Less fat and NO cholesterol!
Coconut Water is More Healthy than Orange Juice - Much lower calories
Coconut Water is Better than processed baby milk- It contains lauric acid, which is present in human mother's milk
Coconut water is naturally sterile -- Water permeates though the filtering husk!
Coconut water is a universal donor-- Its identical to human blook plasma
Coconut Water is a Natural Isotonic Beverage - The same level we have in our blood.
Coconut water has saved lives in 3rd world countries thru Coconut IV.
This info (& much more about them) was found here:
http://www.living-foods.com/articles/coconutwater.html
Here's some more info on the amazing health benefits of young coconuts, including recommended amounts (a few paragraphs in):
http://www.living-foods.com/articles/coconutbenefits.html
And here's the google search results on how to open a young (also called a baby) coconut...there are a variety of ways, based on your knife preference, mainly: http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+open+a+young+coconut&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7ADBS
Here's a good video on it, with additional teaching about it's benefits, etc.:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2180232/how_to_open_a_young_coconut/
The one thing I'll add to this is that on this video, she mentions formaldhyde on the non-organic coconuts...while it's true they're dipped in that to keep it from molding during transport, {& yes, it's a carcinogen, & you'ld be suprised how many things are coated in it, like new fabric & new clothing! Always wash them first!}, there have been those in the raw community (when I remember who I'll find & share a link....anyone?) who have tested the water & meat & learned that it doesn't get through the hardness of the shell....BUT PLEASE keep the plastic they're wrapped in on them (aside from the top piece, of course, so you can open it) until you're done, & if you do happen to touch it, please wash immediately, k? Thanks!
Also, while I'm at it, here's info on the benefits of raw organic coconut oil: Here's my favorite thing about it, from this site:
http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html
"Weight Loss: Coconut oil is very useful in reducing weight. It contains short and medium-chain fatty acids that help in taking off excessive weight. It is also easy to digest and it helps in healthy functioning of the thyroid and enzymes systems. Further, it increases the body metabolism by removing stress on pancreases, (*VERY beneficial for diabetics! ) thereby burning out more energy and helping obese and overweight people reduce their weight. Hence, people living in tropical coastal areas, who eat coconut oil daily as their primary cooking oil, are normally not fat, obese or overweight." {* My comment}
And rather than giving you just one or two sites on this, here's some you can research yourself, & if you prefer videos, there's links to those, too...http://www.google.com/search?q=benefits+of+coconut+oil&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7ADBS
So all in all, now ya know why I love 'em so much! {Besides their incredible creamy deliciousness, of course!}
The first time Hannah, my daughter, tried them, she declared them her forever favorite food! We end up fighting over them, almost, so now I'm ordering them by the case!!!
These incredible nourishing treats have totally gotten me back on track with raw...thanks to God leading my brother-in-law to get them for me! Thanks, Darrell!
(Don'tcha just love it when God knows exactly what we need, & provides it in His always-perfect time?! I know I sure do!!! Thanks, most of all, to you, Lord, for lookin' after me & meeting my every need!)
Here's some fresh off the tree for ya! Enjoy!!!
