Coconut sugar and coconut palm sugar are the same thing - it just comes down to what you prefer to call it. Whatever you choose to call it, coconut sugar/coconut palm sugar is a lower glycemic index sugar (more on that soon) that can be used interchangeably with other sugars in cooking, baking, and other uses. How can you use this caramel-tasting sweetener that looks like brown sugar? We’ll answer those questions plus [...]
Coconut Oil, Lime, and Ginger Salad Dressing
There’s just something about the scent of coconut that makes us collectively feel like we should be walking down a beach, listening to conch shells for the hidden sound of the ocean, and then meandering over toward a seaside restaurant with outdoor tables groaning under platters of fresh fruit. And that’s what this dressing evokes for me. Summer. Bare feet in the sand. Sitting down to the perfect plate of colorful [...]
Coconut Cult Yogurt: A Delicious Alternative to Dairy Yogurt
If you're looking for a plant-based yogurt with powerful probiotics, you'll want to check out The Coconut Cult! This delicious yogurt is available in various flavors such as Cookies n' Cream, Orange Dreamsicle, and Pina Colada. As someone who loves creamy yogurt that's full of flavor and good probiotics, I've made my own coconut milk yogurt with a probiotic pill, and have also made cultured coconut with coconut meat and [...]
DIY Beard Oil Recipe
Do you or someone you know have facial hair? If so this beard oil recipe is going to be a new favorite in your own. This beard oil is all natural and will tame any wild hairs and create soft beard hair that is nourished and shiny. Skip the expensive beard oils in the store and learn how to make this homemade beard oil with 4 ingredients. Beard care is important, as beard hair can become untamed, dry and more. So [...]
Cupuacu Butter vs Shea Butter: The Ultimate Verdict
You've probably heard of shea butter if you're into your body butter and lip balms, but have you heard of cupuacu butter? Cupuacu butter comes from the Amazonian superfruit cupuacu - a fruit from the cupuacu tree. As with shea butter, cupuacu is known for providing intense moisture as well as key nutrients to keep the skin looking and feeling great. But which is better? In this guide I'll be talking through everything [...]
Kokum Butter vs Shea Butter: The Ultimate Verdict
If you love using body butter to keep your skin moisturized, it's likely that you've heard of shea butter. But have you heard of kokum butter, and does it rival the almighty shea butter? Kokum butter is technically an oil that is derived from the seeds of the Kokum tree. It is similar to shea butter in that it's very moisturizing, however, there are several differences between the two that may influence your decision on [...]
