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DIY Coconut Oil Gifts

Looking for “do it yourself” ideas for Christmas? Well, I’ve got some amazing ones for you! These ideas using Kelapo Coconut Oil are simple and easy which means no retail drama!Body/Hand LotionWho doesn’t love a natural lotion? They’re super convenient, especially in the winter! Plus, you’ll only need 3 ingredients.1 cup of Kelapo Coconut Oil2 teaspoons of vitamin e oil5-6 drops of essential oilAdd all the ingredients into a bowl and blend them all together. Once that’s done, you’ll want to find a jar to store it in. I recommend mason jars. They’re easy to decorate and they come in […]

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Tips for Healthy Baking Swaps

This holiday season I’m determined to change my style of baking by swapping out some ingredients for more health conscious ones. Sweets are my weakness, but too many add up quick with calories and insane amounts of sugar. The months of November and December are so easy to put on extra weight if you’re not careful, which is why I’m starting healthy baking. There are so many ways to make your traditional desserts and dishes better for you by taking a few easy steps. Coconut Oil – Replacing coconut oil instead of butter and other cooking oils in my baking […]

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The Genius Diet

I’m always amazed at how intertwined our diet is to our overall health and wellbeing. Growing up, I wasn’t too aware of the types of food I was putting in my body. It never occurred to me what I ate would impact my skin, much less my brain. But it’s true, more and more research is making the connection between certain foods and the ability to strengthen the brain. Right now, the Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute is studying if the ketones created by coconut oil can help fuel the brain when it stops processing glucose, as in the case with Alzheimer’s. […]

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