Coconut Oil ...

I bought some coconut oil this week in order to make a vegetable curry and then noticed a link to beauty ideas involving coconut oil.

Coconut is a product which has been round for years.  I can remember lathering a load of coconut oil onto my hair.  Then a friend called and asked if I'd like to go to the premier screening of the musical 'Tommy' - immediately.  So I went along with hair plastered down with the oil, hoping everyone thought it was a fashion statement!  But I digress.

Firstly, here's the recipe for the curry.

Recipe for Coconut Curry

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp ginger

1/2 tsp cumin

2 tbsp curry powder

1 tbsp coconut oil

garlic

2 courgettes, sliced

1/2 a cauliflower

4 potatoes

1 tin coconut milk

1. Mix spices together in small bowl
2. Par-boil potatoes and cauliflower
3. Slowly fry garlic and courgettes in saucepan
4. When nearly cooked add spices
5. Then add drained potatoes and cauliflower
6. Add coconut milk
7. Finish cooking, season to taste
8. Serve with cooked rice, amaranth or similar.

... and now the beauty ideas, to quote: 

50 AMAZING BEAUTY TRICKS WITH COCONUT OIL

It was recently given a ringing endorsement by one of the most beautiful women in the world. So it comes as no surprise that coconut oil – favourite of Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr (along with Madonna and Demi Moore) – is the latest must-have beauty product. Even cosmetic companies like Clinique (their Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfectorand Correcting Serumare infused with coconut acid) are promoting its benefits. And for good reason: coconut oil is antibacterial and antifungal, it’s an excellent moisturiser, it can penetrate hair better than other oils and, well, it smells like cookies.

However, you don’t  need to consume coconut oil to reap the beauty benefits. Here are 50 topical skincare, bodycare and haircare uses for it in your very own home. All you need is virgin coconut oil (preferably organic) and you are all set to glow. 

And here's the link: http://thebeautygypsy.com/coconut-oil-beauty-benefits/.

Another link is:

Top 10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

 http://authoritynutrition.com/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil/

A recipe from: 

http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/nutrition/nutrition+tips/10+facts+about+coconut+oil,18271

Coconut Treats

Coconut oil

almonds or walnuts

dates

coco powder

shredded coconut

1. Put all the ingredients in a food processor.
2. Roll into small balls and roll into shredded coconut
3. Place in fridge for 15 minutes to set

also: http://wellnessmama.com/2072/benefits-of-coconut-oil/ and http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html