The Coconut Bible · the Complete Coconut Reference Guide - From Ancient Mariner to Modern Miracle by Deeter, Annie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Publisher's Note Introduction Part I: GETTING TO KNOW THE COCONUT Chapter 1: Coconut Origins & Ancient History - Coconut the Ancient Mariner

A Coast Dweller and Ancient Mariner Continental Shifts and Changing Oceans Coconuts and Ancient Peoples Two Origins of Cultivation More Recent Evidence of Ancient Powers of Survival A Native of the Tropics Coastal Adaptations and Consequences

Chapter 2: Coconut Legends

The South Seas Sanskrit and Indian Legend Modern Legend and History The U.S. President and the Coconut Shell

Chapter 3: Not a Nut, Not a Seed, Not a Fruit... The Coconut is a Drupe

The Botanical Classification of the Coconut Palm Flowering and Fruiting The Classic Arc of the Coconut Palm Coconut Palm - Varieties, Forms and Lifespan

Chapter 4: Getting into the “Nut” – The Fruit of the Coconut Palm

What Coconut Fruit Offers Us

Fresh Coconuts: Young or Mature? Young ‘Green’ Coconuts

Chapter 5: From Hero to Traitor - The Exaltation and Maligning of the Coconut in the Modern Era

How Modern Vegetable Oils Replaced Coconut Oil and Saturated Fats in the American Diet in the 20th Century

The Cholesterol Connection: Lowering Cholesterol Increases Mortality The Revolving Door of Industry and Regulators: Built for Commerce Not for Food Safety Low Cholesterol Leads to Increased Risk of Death

Coconut Oil Effectively Disappears from the US Food Market Saturated Fat - The Last Boogie Man in the Coconut Oil Closet

Position Changes Still Haven’t Changed the Tide of Opinion

What Happened to the Coconut Market? The Final Insult A Blessing in Disguise: A New Model and New Markets

Part II: COCONUT REMEDIES Chapter 6: Coconut Oil - Master Healer, Super Nutrition and Functional Food

Dietary Fats and Disease Setting the Record Straight – Good Fats and Bad Fats Functional Food

Coconut Oil’s Essential Fatty Acids - A Brief Primer

Chapter 7: Coconut Oil Remedies

An Overview of Coconut Oil Remedies

Coconut Oil and Giardia Cures Head Lice Better than the most Popular Commercial Remedy Eliminates the Need for Toxic Petroleum Based Skin Care Products Improves Brain Function Protects our Skin from Toxins Moisturizing and Healing: Skin and Wound Repair Rashes and Other Skin Irritations

Baby

Cradle Cap, Diaper Rash Candida Albicans, Yeast Infections and Thrush Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

Sunscreen Cold Remedy

Coconut Oil Sore Throat Relief Coconut Oil Vapor Rub Simple Ways to Increase your Coconut Oil Consumption during Cold and Flu Season

Teeth and Oral Hygiene Hemorrhoids and Yeast Infections

Chapter 8: Body and Skin Care Recipes You can Make at Home

Before You Begin - A Few Simple Rules to Remember Know Your Ingredients Liquid Carrier Oils Recipes and Instructions for Scrubs, Butters, Lotions and More

Essential Oils in Lotion Bars, Massage Bars, and Body Butters Essential Oil Reference Charts for Skin and Hair Essential Oil Recipes Coconut Body Scrubs Coconut Oil Lotions and Massage Bars Whipped Body Butters Coconut Oil Soaps and Shampoos Deodorant In the Bathroom – From Shaving to Soaking

Chapter 9: Around the House

Coconut Oil ‘Goo Gone’ Furniture Oil Cutting Boards Insect Repellent Pet Care Itchy Pets

Chapter 10: Coconut Shell Charcoal

Introduction

Coconut Shell Activated Charcoal

Home Uses of Coconut Shell Activated Charcoal

Poisoning Activated Charcoal for Stomach Upset, Bloating and Gas Migraines How to Make a Charcoal Poultice Bee Stings and Poisonous Insect Bites Teeth Cleaning and Whitening Water Filtering Refrigerator Freshener and Food Extender Foot Odor Household Odors Toxic Fumes from new Carpets, Construction or Furniture Kitty Litter

Soils, Biochar, Activated Charcoal, and Environmental Remediation and Global Climate Change

Herbicides Known to be Remediated by Activated Charcoal

Part III: EATING AND DRINKING THE COCONUT Chapter 11: Coconut Water

Like all Things Coconut: Coconut Water Popularity is on the Rise Coconut Water and Coconut Farmers Research and Scientific Studies

Sodium Content in Coconut Water

Fresh Coconut Water Products

Chapter 12: Cooking with Coconut

Adding Coconut to Your Diet and Regular Cooking

Adding Coconut Oil and Coconut Butter to Your Diet Adding Coconut Flour to Your Diet Adding Coconut Cream and Milk to Your Diet

Using Whole Fresh Coconuts

Opening the Coconut Coconut Scraping/Grating/Shredding Tools Using Fresh Raw Coconut in Desserts Traditional Uses of Fresh Raw Coconut Meat in the Kitchen

Dried Coconut Meat

Homemade Coconut Cream & Coconut Milk Homemade Coconut Butter

Cooking with Coconut Oil

Substituting Coconut Oil for Other Oils and Fats Baking, Frying and Sautéing with Coconut Oil

Baking with Coconut Flour

Surprisingly Small Amounts in Recipes High Fiber Means High Absorbency Coconut Flour Blends Room Temperature Ingredients Use Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Mixes The Coconut Flavor

Chapter 13: Buying Coconut Products in the 21st Century

Buying Coconut Water

Pasteurization Fresh Coconut Water Coconuts Unproven Rumors Labeling: Organic and Irradiation Labels

Buying Coconut Milk

Carrageenan BPA (Bisphenol-A)

Buying Coconut Meat

Sodium Metabisulfite Sugar Corn Starch

Buying Coconut Flour Coconut Products from the Sap of the Coconut

Chapter 14: Coconut Recipes

Introduction Coconut Basics Raw Food Goodness

Raw Macaroons Raw Coconut Date Nut Balls Raw Coconut Chips Coconut & Fruit Trail Mix

Smoothies & Beverages

Good Morning Smoothie Banana Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie Breakfast Bonanza Smoothie Sensation Super Healthy Smoothie Starter Holiday Eggnog Smoothie Hot Cocoa Coconut Style Coconut Chai Tea - A Great Variation on a Great Traditional Drink

Breakfast Foods

Breakfast Sausage Buckwheat Pancakes - Gluten Free and Delicious Crêpes Soaked Whole Grain Coconut Oil Tortillas The Ultimate Coconut Oil Veggie Omelet Turmeric Veggie Scramble Fried Breakfast Potatoes Homemade Coconut and Sweet Potato Hash with Soft-Boiled Eggs

Homemade Dressings

Coconut Grapeseed Oil Mayonnaise Homemade Tartar Sauce Homemade Ranch Dressing Homemade Caesar Dressing Simple Worcestershire Sauce Substitute Tropical Coconut Butter Dressing Homemade Lemon Aioli Bombay Bomber - Our Version Asian Dressing Asian Dressing 2 Olive Oil Vinaigrette Roasted Garlic Dressing Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Salads

Fresh Fruit Salad with Shredded Coconut Standard Lunch or Dinner Salad Coconut Apple Chicken Salad Coconut Chicken Caesar Salad Asian Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad Chicken Artichoke Black Bean Salad Healthy Chicken Tenders Salad Asian Cole Slaw

Stocks and Soups

Chicken Bone Broth Beef Bone Broth Vegetable Stock Salmon or Steelhead Stock Salmon or Steelhead Chowder Butternut Squash Soup Coconut Ginger Carrot Soup Thai Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup Hearts of Artichoke Bisque Chicken Stew

Side Dishes

Basic Coconut Oil Pilaf Coconut Rice Coconut Pineapple Mango Quinoa Baked Sweet Potato Rubbed in Coconut Oil Rosemary Garlic Coconut Oil Potatoes Baked Sweet Potato Fries Green Beans with Coconut Oil Dressing Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions Sautéed and Quick-Steamed Vegetable Medley Quick Sautéed Carrots, Ginger and Green Onions Coconut Oil Fried Zucchini

Entrees

Traditional or Turkey Meatloaf with Coconut Flour Coconut Vegetable Curry Coconut Chicken & Vegetable Curry Braised Curried Chicken Oriental Vegetable Coconut Stir Fry Coconut Crust Quiche Baked Zucchini or Summer Squash and Beef ‘Nachos’ Casserole Orange Ginger Chicken Crispy Coconut Butterfly Boneless Chicken Breast Crispy Coconut Fish Sticks Cauliflower Coconut Crust Vegetable Medley Pizza Citrus Ginger Chicken Quinoa Chicken Collard Green Wraps Easy Fish Cakes Quick and Easy Baked Chicken Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets

Baked Goods and Desserts

Cranberry Orange Cake World’s Best Blueberry Muffins Healthy No-Bake Key Lime Pie Nutty Chocolate Coconut Mini Bars Cranberry Orange Chocolate Coconut Bars Chocolate Cups Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Traditional Coconut Sweets

Baked Macaroons Coconut Barfi Indian Sweet Coconut Cream Pie

Chapter 15: Modern Uses of Coconuts

Husks, Shells and Fronds

The Coconut Husk Fiber: Coir Erosion Control Blankets The Coconut Shell The Coconut Leaf: Frond Other Applications for Husks, Shells and Fronds

Appendix: Threats to the Coconut Palm: Lethal Yellowing and Coconut Scale

Lethal Yellowing Coconut Scale

Bibliography

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