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A Quick Refresher on Coconut Water

Coconut water has definitely increased in popularity over the last year. It's sold in almost every marketplace, has been incorporated into hydration powders, and is used in countless recipes. Even though this natural ingredient has existed for years, coconut water is being utilized for its amazing health benefits now more than ever!

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6 ways to go COCONUTS!

6 ways to enjoy coconut

With a delicate nutty flavor and tons of nutrients like potassium, phosphorus, and healthy fats, having a regular helping of coconut is an excellent way to satisfy hunger, fuel up, and detoxify your body. Here are 6 delicious ways to enjoy the incredible health benefits of coconut!

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Some philosophie superfood toddler/baby ideas!

I've had several requests to share what I feed my sweet boy(s). Leo is now 6 months old and I've started to slowly experiment with food for him. So far he's had raw zucchini and cucumber, banana (he loves!) and oatmeal with a little breastmilk and GREEN DREAM! I'm so excited to continue to explore and experiment for new Philosophie products with my sweet boys.

Here are some foods that Kai (2 1/2 years old) LOVES.

  1. Green Dream Smoothie- depends on the day but usually I do the classic recipe with almond butter, cinnamon, spinach/kale and banana. Lately I've been doing a fun tropical one with mango, pineapple, kale, coconut oil and Berry Bliss.
  2. Cacao Magic Smoothie- (just not too close to bedtime!) i always add leafy greens to this smoothie... so easy to sneak a lot in because it tastes soooo good!
  3. Goji Berries, Pumpkin seeds and Sunflower seeds as a trail mix. Great for a snack on the go. If your child is younger and doesn't have a lot of teeth, you could process in a food processor until powdery and mix with coconut oil, Berry Bliss and dates to make into a bar by pressing it into a pan and freezing.
  4. Coconut Butter, Cashew Butter and almond butter- straight from the jar! We both love sharing it that way and it makes it more fun! My favorite brand is Artisana for the butters or Garden of Life for coconut oil. These are "good fats" so don't be afraid of them! SO IMPORTANT for your growing child!
  5. Frozen lima beans, corn, peas and/or edamame- SO EASY. I just heat up on the stove top and add a little coconut oil or earth balance "butter" with a pinch of sea salt. Frozen veggies get a bad rap but according to the research I've done, most of the time organic veggies are flash frozen at their most ripe stage, preserving most nutrients. "fresh" produce, may have spend days in transit or at the store, so it isn't necessarily better for you.
  6. Fresh berries-Especially strawberries and blueberries. I just take the entire box of blueberries with us on a walk and let him hold it in the stroller... he LOVES IT. SO much fun to have it all to himself!
  7. Raw "ice cream"- I blend frozen banana with green dream powder and whatever fruit I'm in the mood for. Sometimes we do a strawberry banana with Berry Bliss powder which is great because it adds protein, most times I do a chocolate one with Cacao Magic. DEEEE-LISH!
  8. Fresh Coconut Water- he could drink 10 of these if we had them. I am going to start getting them by the case from the Thai Market in Thai Town because it's just ridiculous how many we buy one by one throughout the week.
  9. Seaweed Nori strips- sometimes we buy the unsalted large sheets, other times we do the small sheets roasted and lightly salted that come in a container. He's happy with either!
  10. Superfood Protein Truffles- recipe here! So easy, raw, vegan, gluten-free and simple to take in the car and on the go. We all gobble them up so quickly! Next time I'm going to make triple the amount and freeze them so they last longer!
  11. GREEN DREAM POPSICLES! this was a guest post/recipe from a wonderful, inspiring friend. My soul sister on the other coast! Here's the post if you want the recipe!

I'm SO excited because I finally got the courage to ask the principal to Kai's preschool if I could bring in fresh fruit and veggies and Green Dream and give them a smoothie recipe for all the kids. He eats so beautifully at home and at school it's not "bad" but definitely not superfood rich! So I'll bring some Green Dream in Monday morning and they will blend it up! I'm thrilled.

For more specific tips on sneaking healthy foods into your kids meals, see this post.

What do your kids love that you love?  What's super healthy but they beg for it and it makes you secretly smile? Please share below in the comments!

Love,

Sophie, Kai and Leo! <3

                                                  

Coconut water/juice what are the benefits?

Coconut juice is the thin liquid found in young coconuts; it is not coconut milk, which is squeezed from coconut meat. Coconut juice, more commonly called coconut water, has a mild flavor and is a clear liquid. Coconut juice provides various health benefits, as it is high in potassium and magnesium, promotes hydration and replacement of electrolytes, and can even be used as an intravenous fluid. (a common myth amongst health foodies is that it was used as a blood transfusion: this is NOT TRUE, but it could be used for hydration through IV if necessary)

What Are the Benefits of Coconut Juice?

Nutrients

Coconut juice has no cholesterol or fat, is low in carbohydrates and calories, and contains more electrolytes than other fruit and vegetable juices. It is full of various vitamins and minerals that are essential for the body, including copper, phosphorous, sulfur and vitamin C. Coconut juice also contains niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, riboflavin, folic acid and thiamin. The juice helps carry these nutrients and oxygen to different cells and parts of the body, making it an important resource for nutrient absorption.

Natural Sports Drink

Coconut juice is an isotonic solution that naturally re-hydrates the body by replacing lost fluids and minerals after exercise, according the Department of Physiology at the University of Malaysia. Fresh young coconut juice provides better total body re-hydration and blood volume restoration compared to carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drinks and plain water. Additionally, due to its physical makeup, coconut water naturally restores plasma glucose in the body, making it beneficial for reducing nausea and upset stomach after intense exercise.

Supports Digestive Health

Coconut juice contains lauric acid, which the body converts into monolaurin, according to HomeRemediesWeb.com. Monolaurin has antiviral and antibacterial properties that help fight against intestinal worms, parasites, viruses and gastrointestinal tract infections. As an antibiotic, it can help fight intestinal worms, constipation, diarrhea and other common digestive problems.

One of my favorite brands is Amy and Brian's Coconut Juice. I get it with pulp because I like the taste and coconut pulp/meat has great nutritional benefits. Honestly, the rest taste like cardboard (what they're packaged in) and I only drink them if there's no other option (O.N.E. Coconut is the best of those and actually tastes delicious. They have lots of options for athletes and even for KIDS! It's one of the best things you can give your family! I keep one in my gym bag and diaper bag at all times!).

My son LOVES coconut water and calls it "coco". He slurps it up and now I know I have to buy two coconuts when I buy one for myself because he will absolutely without a doubt drink the entire thing.

My absolute top choice though is to buy a REAL coconut and chop it open myself! (you have to be very careful doing this, I've cut myself pretty badly before and I've even been "trained")

I drank coconut water almost every day for the first 2 months of breastfeeding, and now that my body is getting used to  it I drink it when I'm feeling very dehydrated or tired. It's a great natural energy boost too!!!

You can also use coconut water as a base in smoothies instead of a "mylk" or water. It makes the smoothie taste so refreshing and light. Check out our recipes section for smoothies made with coconut water!

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