coconuts Archives | Vegan Universal

Coconut Meat Nutrition, Health Benefits and Side Effects

August 15, 2019 By Cat Robinson and Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

When it comes to multi-purpose plants, the humble coconut (Cocos nucifera) is a real overachiever! It’s not just a valuable source of numerous nutrients working in tandem to give synergistic health benefits and a quick boost of energy, but it also comes with fresh drinking water, and in countries such as the Philippines & Sri […]

Refined vs Unrefined (Virgin) Coconut Oil (For Cooking, Hair & Skin)

July 14, 2018 By Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

We all know how coconut oil can be healthy, natural and versatile be it for cooking, skin & hair or for many other uses. It is also a great vegan and dairy-free substitute for butter. However, many may not know the distinction between various types of coconut oils and we believe it is valuable to […]

Coconut Oil Health Benefits, Skin & Hair Uses and Side Effects

July 9, 2018 By Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

No doubt that coconut oil is one of the most versatile natural oils you can find that is beneficial for cooking, skin, hair and many other uses. For centuries many countries where coconuts were native have enjoyed the benefits of coconut oil in many forms, as a sunscreen, moisturizer, hair conditioner and for cooking. […]