Hydrating, nourishing and versatile, coconut water is the
ultimate health-boosting drink and cooking ingredient and,
together with coconut ‘miracle’ oil, can be used to turbocharge
your food’s nutritional value. This beautiful new
book explores the astonishing and varied benefits of the
humble coconut, from its history and uses to a directory
of all the different coconut products – explaining how to
prepare and cook them, as well as their benefits for our
hearts, immunity and overall health. It also includes 70
illustrated recipes for Drinks and Breakfasts; Soups; Snacks
and Salads, Main Courses, Desserts and Baking, with
complete nutritional information given for every one.
• Outlines the many benefits of coconut, from aiding
weight loss and helping to keep our hearts healthy to
boosting our immune systems and rehydrating our bodies
after exercise.
• Includes a directory of coconut products along with
step-by-step techniques for: preparing young and mature
coconuts and their flesh; making your own coconut milk,
cream, butter and flour; and a range of coconut recipes,
such as risotto, ceviche, salad dressing, pastry and frosting.
• 70 delectable dishes made with coconut products.