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From Natural News, June 12, 2009 by: Elizabeth Walling

(NaturalNews) In the past several years, coconut oil has become a sort of rising star in the world of health food. More and more homes have a jar of organic extra virgin coconut oil on their pantry shelf. But coconut oil is more than a healthy cooking alternative. There are endless ways to use coconut oil that extend far beyond the occasional cookie or stir-fry. Here are twelve creative uses for a classic health food:

Colds and Sore Throats - Coconut oil has antimicrobial properties that can help you recover from a cold. Mix it with warm tea and honey for a very soothing throat remedy.

Cuts and Scrapes - Coconut oil can be used as a topical cream for common cuts and scrapes, protecting against infection while conditioning the skin to heal faster. It may also prevent scarring.

Dandruff - Several times per week, coat your fingertips with coconut oil and massage it into your scalp for an easy dandruff cure. This is an effective yet gentle method, suitable for young children or babies with cradle cap, too.

Deodorant - You can use coconut oil by itself as a deodorant that leaves underarms feeling silky soft, or you can add baking soda and cornstarch for advanced odor protection.

Detoxification - There are many methods for detoxifying the body, but coconut oil is unique because it can provide energy while cleansing the body. One popular method is to take 1-2 tablespoon of coconut oil seven times per day for one to seven days to cleanse the body from toxins, impurities and candida.

Fungal Infections - Coconut oil contains strong antifungal agents, and can be used to treat fungal infections like athlete’s foot, ringworm, thrush and vaginal yeast infections. You can use it internally and topically for these conditions.

Hair Conditioner - Apply a thin layer of coconut oil to your scalp and hair. Allow it to soak for several minutes and then wash as usual. There is no need to use other conditioners with this method, even after washing with shampoo.

Lip Balm - Lip moisturizers are filled with chemicals, and natural products are often pricey. If you need a moisturizer for your lips, try coconut oil in a commercial lip balm container.

Make-up Remover - Coconut oil is a very effective make-up remover, so you can toss out all the chemical-laden products from the drug store. It’s also a natural moisturizer, so it won’t cause dryness or irritation.

Skin Conditions - Since coconut oil is moisturizing, antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory, it’s a great natural remedy for all kinds of skin problems ranging from eczema to acne to diaper rash.

Sun screen - Coconut oil provides effective and natural sun protection without exposing your body to the toxic chemicals and metals in conventional sun block. Coconut oil protects against free radicals, which provides added protection against skin cancer.

Toothpaste - Mix an equal amount of coconut oil and baking soda for an all-natural, fluoride-free toothpaste. Add spearmint or peppermint oil with stevia for a fresh, sweet flavor.

As you can see, there is more to coconut oil that what meets the eye - or the frying pan!

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Tags: benefits of coconut oil, Coconut Oil, uses for coconut oil

Posted on Amazon Reviews, June 19, 2009
By Aka ” Bookworm”

I got interested in Coconut Oil after reading Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon, a wonderful book. After reviewing a few other brands of CO, I decided on this one. It has been a godsend in every way.

1. Tastes great - I use Nutiva in my day to day cooking. For those worried about the strong coconut taste, I’ve found that if I use it in less stronger flavored foods like toast or oatmeal, the coconut flavor is marked (and delicious in my opinion, but I understand it’s not for everyone.)However, when I use in my regular cooking which is usually with a lot of spices etc. I can’t taste it at all. Also, if you don’t like the taste, you can use it with olive oil (one part olive oil, one part coconut oil) and you’ll still get the benefits of this wonderful oil.

2. Beauty applications - I used Nutiva ONCE in my hair (kept it overnight and washed the next morning) and my previous hair loss was reduced by 50%. Each time I’ve used it, I’ve lost less hair. It also is a marvellous massage oil that leaves your skin looking better than before - probably due to its antibacterial & antifungal properties which work on facial blemishes.

3. Medicinal - I suffer from eczema and I’d grown very very tired of the topical steroid creams not working for me. Not to mention I was worried about how the steroid was being absorbed into my bloodstream too. The last time I had an eczema breakout I applied coconut oil as a trial. Usually it takes me anywhere from 2-6 weeks to completely diffuse the breakout. With the Nutiva CO, it was gone in 2 days. BRILLIANT! My life’s so much easier with this. Also, whenever I’ve had any type of skin breakout, applying Nutiva CO has provided instant and long lasting relief.

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Tags: Coconut Oil, organic coconut oil, virgin coconut oil

(FoodBusinessNews.net, June 23, 2009)
by Eric Schroeder

MONTEREY, CALIF. — Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. and Monsanto Co. have entered into an agreement to develop new products that will “enhance consumer vegetable choices,” according to the companies. The five-year agreement will focus on broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce and spinach. Any new products developed through the agreement will be commercialized by Dole in North America.

Plant breeding techniques will be used to improve the nutrition, flavor, color, texture, taste and aroma of the vegetables. Monsanto’s role in the collaboration will be to improve the development of new and beneficial vegetable characteristics. Their efforts will be guided by Dole’s knowledge of consumer needs and marketing.

“Dole prides itself on innovation and bringing consumers high quality, nutritious and great-tasting products,” said Roger Billingsley, senior vice-president of research and development for Dole Fresh Vegetables. “We are looking forward to collaborating closely with Monsanto to do just that.”

Tags: designer foods

This major movie is ripping the curtain back from Big Food Inc. Even the new Obama USDA Sec of Ag requested a screening !

The debate of what we call food in America is growing and this film is part of that  change.  Many of us organic food advocates hope that new winds are blowing in DC that will shift the direction of how we grow and process food.

And the reviews are :

“MORE THAN A TERRIFIC MOVIE – IT’S AN IMPORTANT MOVIE. Essential and hard to shake.” – Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

“Smart and expertly shot, FOOD, INC. IS ESSENTIAL VIEWING.” – Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times

“Does for the supermarket what ‘Jaws’ did for the beach.” - Variety

See: www.foodincmovie.com for more info.

Below is an excellent interview with the film director Robert Kenner and also food author Michael Pollen

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Tags: agricutlural revolution, food advocates, organic farming, Organic Foods, organic producers

Nutiva CEO John Roulac just returned from a trip to the Phillipines, the source of our popular coconut oil. In the photo below, John is visiting a small coconut farmer  group which Nutiva sponsors as part of our 1% donations program.

Also shown is John at small-scale coconut  nursery in Mindanao, Philippines.  This is part of Nutiva’s goal of planting 100,000 coconut palms by 2019.

Tags: Coconut Oil, coconut palms, phillipines

Holistic News Network brings the best of the lifestyles of health and sustainability at their site: http://www.holisticnewsnetwork.com

They offer video interviews of hundreds of leading health experts including Nutiva’s CEO John W Roulac, an inspiring show on Juliette of the Herbs, a clip from the American Botanical Council, and much more. The 18 minute video interview with Roulac is shot at the March 2009 Anaheim Natural Products Expo show.

Roulac discuss’s how organic coconut oil is in fact a healing oil and dispel’s the false myth of coconut oil being unhealthy. Roulac also explore the many facts on the amazing hempseed which can be made into hemp oil, hemp protein, shelled hempseed, hemp milk , and even hemp ice cream !

Nutiva’s CEO Roulac also talks about his passion for creating a healthier and more sustainable world. See video below:

Tags: Coconut Oil, Hemp Foods, hemp oil, hemp protein, hemp seed

New Report: Many Organic Soy Food Brands Importing Beans from China

We no longer trust these imports to feed our pets. They have no place in organics

Cornucopia, WI: Tremendous growth in the organic soy foods industry has occurred over the last two decades as consumers seek healthy dietary alternative sources of protein. Many companies touting their “natural” or “organic” soy brands have found favor in the supermarket. A new report, released this week by The Cornucopia Institute, lifts the veil on some of these companies, exposing widespread importation of soybeans from China and the use of toxic chemicals to process soy foods labeled as “natural.”

The report, Beyond the Bean: The Heroes and Charlatans of the Natural and Organic Soy Foods Industry, and an accompanying ratings scorecard of organic brands, separates industry heroes-who have gone out of their way to connect with domestic farmers-from agribusinesses that are exploiting the trust of consumers.

View Press Release here

For full report see: http://www.cornucopia.org

Tags: Benefits of Organic, Organic Foods, organic producers, soy foods

Posted By: Jane Wells

CNBC - View original article on Hemp

What if Americans could buy cigarettes but were banned from growing tobacco? Buy bread but not allowed to grow wheat? That is the case with industrial hemp, a product in everything from car doors to milk…legally.

Hemp farming was banned in the U.S. decades ago as part of the earliest drug wars. Hemp contains THC, like marijuana. But hemp is not marijuana. “It’s like a Chihuahua versus a Saint Bernard,” says David Bronner, President of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, which sold $29 million in hemp-related products last year. The THC in industrial hemp is so minute that “the only thing you will get from smoking it is a headache,” says Gregg Baumbaugh, CEO of FlexForm Technologies, which uses hemp in car doors for Dodge Vipers. Both companies import their hemp from Canada or France, adding 10 to 15 percent to costs.

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Tags: hemp farming, hemp fiber, Hemp Foods, hemp oil, industrial hemp

The Healthy Crossroads of Fashion and Nutrition

By Mark Bielski
Nutiva Internet Sales and Customer Service Manager

When do we look our best? When we are feeling our best. How do we feel our best? Probably not on Big Macs and Big Gulp sodas. Certainly, genes play their part in overall health as well as our environment but making the most of what we are given can be influenced greatly by what we choose to eat and the activities we engage in. David Wolfe’s book Eating for Beauty is a good example of how the foods we eat can affect the way we feel and the way we look.

Kandee Johnson, a young, well known YouTube make up artist, with a flair for creating amazing looks, looks amazing herself, and she attributes this in part to her diet and workout routine. She recently made a YouTube video to address her viewers’ frequently asked questions about her lifestyle and how it affects her well being. In it she recommends Nutiva’s Hempshakes in the mornings as an integral part of her weight loss and fitness program.

Many of you are already familiar with The Nutiva Diet Makeover plan which is a program we developed for weight loss and well being. In it we recommend switching out unhealthy fats in your diet for coconut oil and hemp oil and using our other hempseed products; the shelled hempseeds, hemp protein powder, and Hempshakes. It is also important on this plan to eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, organic whenever possible, and to eliminate the junk fats and foods from your diet.

In a tribute to Kandee and her fans, Nutiva has decided to extend our Hempshake sale on our website at www.nutiva.com until June 1st.

Thanks, Kandee, for being a loyal Nutiva fan and for sharing your enthusiasm and zest for life with your followers.

Here is her video mentioning the Nutiva Hempshake products:

Tags: good fats, Hemp Foods, hemp protein, Nutrition

Ask the Trainer: Protein

By Billy Locke
blogdowntown.com  - Los Angeles
Published: Monday, May 04, 2009, at 02:15PM

Hey everybody, don’t let up now. There are only 49 more days until summer. Time is ticking and now is the moment for getting into the most amazing shape of your life. If you are already there try a new form of exercise that you have never tried before and set new fitness goals. Having and working towards definable workout goals will help keep you directed and motivated.

Trainer Tip

This week’s Ask the Trainer question was from Timothy who asked, “Between eggs, whey and soy, which protein source do you recommend for building muscle?”

Thank you for the question Timothy. My short answer would have to be, none of the above. Lets take a more in-depth look at protein to answer this question.
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Tags: ask the trainer, building muscle, Hemp Foods, hemp protein, protein source