ONE YEAR ON
Its hard to believe, but its been just over a year since I started to make smoothies
Its been, in all honesty, just under ten months since I started to actually enjoy smoothies.
In all of this time, I've learned many many things, some of them have inspired me, like the goodness that you can get from normal foods.
I have also found out things about SIRT FOODS that have blown me away, I have given up eating processed food and only ever eat whole-grain bread.
One of the latest things that I have stopped eating is dairy. Even in my coffee! In it's place, I have started using Coconut Oil
THERE ARE SOME SURPRISING USES FOR COCONUT OIL
Give Your Hair Shine
Run a small bit through your wet hair – pea-size for short hair, bean-size for long – to get a beautiful conditioning effect with a shimmer that rivals drug store serums.
Moisturize Your SkinFrom dry feet to a flaky forehead, coconut oil is a great way to nourish your skin without the heaviness of moisturizing lotions. Just a dab will do it.
Remove Your MakeupDitch the chemicals! After a night out, it just takes one swipe of some coconut oil on a cloth to make sure your sexy cat eye doesn’t end up on your pillow case.
BakingImagine fresh-baked brownies. Now, imagine fresh-baked brownies made with coconut oil. Better, right? Use it as a substitute for shortening, butter, or other types of oil, and get a sweeter, lighter tasting dessert.
Add To Sweet BeveragesIt’s easy to bring a kick of coconut to hot chocolate or fruit smoothies. Remember if you’re adding coconut oil to a cold beverage, make sure to heat it up to liquid form before stirring in.
Leather Shoe CleanerMake sure your boots remain made for walking by rubbing them down with a dab of coconut oil to keep them clean and soften the leather.
Remove Stickers From MerchandiseDarn you, discount stores! Sticky labels and price tags are easy to remove with coconut oil. Just mix with some baking soda, spread it on the sticky area, leave for 10 minutes, and all evidence of your bargain will rub right off.
Season Cast-Iron Frying PansCast iron needs maintenance to ensure foods don’t stick, and coconut oil makes a fantastic coating to keep your pan slick.
Canker Sore RemedyIf your diet consists primarily of fresh pineapple and sour soothers, one of the (likely many) health issues you’ve endured is the dreaded canker sore. Coconut oil has been said to speed up the healing process.
Furniture PolishSome coconut oil and lemon juice is all it takes to bring a beautiful shine to your wood furniture. (Just be sure to test it out on an inconspicuous spot first.)
Toothpaste and deodorant
Combine coconut oil with baking soda to make your pearly whites gleam. This can also be used to stop you sweating Use it instead of your normal deodorant
Lip BalmWhile coconut oil makes lips shiny and moist on its own, the recipe for coconut oil lip balm — made with beeswax, shea butter, and colouring if you so desire – is a winner.
PopcornMicrowaved bags of yellow grease are fine if you’re holding a '90s theme party, but you can bring some authenticity back to your popcorn by cooking it on your hob with coconut oil and a few seasonings.
Insect RepellentMixed with essential oils, coconut oil can keep pests from buggin’ you all summer long.
Squeaky Hinges Coconut oil can function much like WD-40, lubricating hinges and giving a little extra glide to those sticky kitchen drawers.
