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The real concept about the coconut oil is known to everybody who has studied the health of those people whose coconut has been a nutritious diet staple from long periods. According to a survey done by Dr. Weston Price in South Pacific, the people who take highly coconut products as a diet are healthier and trim than the others.

Most commercial grade coconut oils are made from copra. Copra is basically the dried kernel (meat) of the coconut. It can be made by smoke drying, sun drying, or kiln drying, or derivatives or a combination of these three.

Most commercial grade coconut oils are made from copra. Copra is basically the dried kernel (meat) of the coconut. It can be made by smoke drying, sun drying, or kiln drying, or derivatives or a combination of these three.

Virgin Coconut Oil can only be achieved by using fresh coconut meat or what is called non-copra (see below for a definition of copra). Chemicals and high heating are not used in further refining. There are currently two main processes of manufacturing Virgin Coconut Oil:

I heard on the news today that President Obama is considering putting a tax on sugary drinks (soda, energy drinks, sports drinks, and many juices) as a response to the obesity issue in the United States.

Yesterday, I read an article about the benefits of eating healthy snacks in between meals. Some of the reasons to snack were:

I had an interesting conversation with someone about this the other day. They say that we can't force a company, who is trying to make money, to accept food stamps for produce.

HarlemFruit

All of the fruit and vegetable carts are out...even the Mangos on a stick!

 Do you notice that when you go into some supermarkets in the neighborhood the first product on display is junk food?  I've also noticed that a lot of items on sale are cookies, cakes, and chips.  

Is high fructose syrup bad for you? Does it lead to obesity and diabetes? There are a few videos posted here on GetHealthyHarlem.org that discuss both sides of the issue. What do you think?