Review: Helpful Handbook for Coconut Lovers!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 11, 2013
First of all, I would like to say that I really enjoy eating coconut which is not really a nut but rather, botanically speaking, a drupe...a new word I discovered in this informational book by Author Patricia Gardner chock full of good uses for coconuts.Coconut oil, despite the fact that it is a saturated fat, is actually good for us because of its high percentage of lauric acid. In this book, it is stated that lauric acid lowers both cholesterol and blood pressure. Author Patricia Gardner also reminds the reader of the fact that people in tropical countries suffer far less from the devastating effects of cancer and heart attacks than their American counterparts. She gives credit to their better nutritional diets which include coconut, rice, various spices, lemon grass, and other healthier foods.Of course, this author also mentions the many other uses of the tasty coconut meat and coconut water. Raw coconut is delicious and coconut oil can be added to a hot beverage in order to enhance its taste. It is a recommended substitute for recipes calling for butter.Many companies have incorporated coconut oil as one of the ingredients in their skin care products.  It is a great additive for hair care products as well.  Of course, the many benefits of coconut oil are far too numerous to mention in this short review but I can certainly recommend that "Coconut Oil Cure" is well worth reading!Inspirational Author & Book Reviewer ~ Dolores AyotteGrowing Up & Liking It