MCT Oil ~ You want it in your life!

What is MCT oil? MCT simply stands for medium chain triglycerides, as opposed to long chain triglycerides (LCT), which are found in most foods. MCT is comprised of primarily caprylic and capric fatty acids, and is a light-yellow, odorless, translucent liquid at room temperature. MCT oil occurs naturally in coconut oil and other foods. Compared to longer-chain fats, MCTs are absorbed more easily since there’s less work for the body to do breaking apart carbon bonds. MCTs are smaller, so [...]

Homemade Coconut Milk Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS: Base: 14 oz – 100% Coconut Cream  (AROY-D Coconut Cream is my favorite) OR 1 can of Full Fat Coconut Milk (13.5 oz) 3 frozen bananas or ½ c coconut sugar pinch of sea salt Flavors: Add 1-1/2 tsp almond extract, 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract, Peppermint extract, or banana or citrus extracts. Optionals: 1 Tbsp Arrowroot Powder, 1-2 range-free raw eggs, wild organic blueberries, Fermented Milk Kefir etc. INSTRUCTIONS: Combine base ingredients in a blender. It will be thick. When you pour it into [...]