Why I’m Nuts About Coconuts!

One of the many reasons I love living in Costa Rica is because I’m nuts about coconuts!

Coconuts are incredible and provide a nutritious source of meat, juice, milk, and oil that has fed and nourished populations around the world for generations.

Did you know that coconut water is used as an alternative to breast milk in a number of tropical countries?

The water inside a coconut is delicious and it’s good for you…

During World War II in the Pacific, medical staff used coconut water as an alternative for saline infusions and is still used today in emergency situations?

But it’s the coconut the oil that makes this a really amazing food and medicine.

In our home in the mornings I make my version of “bulletproof” coffee in my Vitamix (a powerful blender I’ve owned for nearly 20 years) with organic, unsalted butter and 2tbs of coconut oil.

That’s my very satisfying breakfast!

Where I’m allowed – my wife doesn’t like stuff that’s too healthy – I use coconut oil to make my scrambled eggs and to cook many other foods.

I also ‘pull’ daily with coconut oil which has also somehow made my pearly whites a little whiter and lastly, I don’t know if this is a ‘guy’ thing but, I hate putting any kind of cream on my face but after shaving when my skin is sometimes dry, I’ll rub in some coconut oil as a moisturiser and it feels great!

So next time you see a coconut remember all the wonderful things that coconut oil can do for you and your family, give it a try and maybe you too will be a coconut nut!

Written by Scott Oliver, author of 1: How To Buy Costa Rica Real Estate Without Losing Your Camisa, 2: Costa Rica’s Guide To Making Money Offshore and 3. ¿Cómo Comprar Bienes Raíces en Costa Rica, Sin Perder Su Camisa?

Andrew Makarik

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Andrew Makarik is the main editor of WeLoveCostaRica, a fan of this sunny country. He is also a loving husband and a has a lovely daughter. By being a devoted family man and the biggest Costa Rica fan, he wants to make more people feel at home there. WeLoveCostaRica unites people and helps them find new home or a new travel destination. This website is a friendly community where everyone can find not only information, but also new friends and travel pals. Andrew is also passionate about IT and programming, so he himself maintains a friendly atmosphere in this cozy environment of WeLoveCostaRica.com.