Archive for June, 2011

What Flavors Work with Coconut?

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

People that haven’t tried Melt sometimes ask if it has a coconut flavor. It does, but it is mild and
pleasant. It is not strong like the taste of dried coconut. So even people that don’t like coconut tend to like Melt. Melt also has a small amount of butter fat in it to give it that satisfying flavor of fresh butter. Melt tastes like butter mixed with a hint of coconut. In other words, it’s absolutely delicious!

Green Curry For those people that can taste the coconut flavor of Melt, there are a number of delicious and
interesting food pairings that can be made with coconut. Most Westerners think of coconut as a dessert and so they add foods like chocolate, pineapple, mango, and banana to coconut to get something sweet. But there are several other flavors that pair well with a coconut oil diet.

The cuisines of South-East Asia and India have come up with creative ways of using coconut
milk. In fact, in large parts of Asia, the word curry almost always refers to vegetables and meats cooked with spices in a coconut milk base. Some of the flavors these cuisines pair with coconut can be as varied as lime leaves, cilantro, cumin, cinnamon and garlic!

For those new to using virgin coconut oil in savory cooking, the flavors of Thailand might be a
good first step for experimentation. Most large grocery stores carry ready-made curry pastes that can be mixed into coconut milk. Sautee your vegetables and meat in Melt along with the curry paste to up the coconut flavor before adding the milk. Let your taste buds enjoy all the delicious flavors that partner well with Melt’s organic coconut oil taste.

What’s Behind the Coconut Weight Loss Hype?

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

There has been a proliferation of websites popping up claiming that virgin coconut oil is the next
panacea or “cure-all” for everything from thyroid disease to coarse body hair. These sites are typically run by companies looking to sell jars of coconut oil over the internet to consumers that are wooed by their often false or misinterpreted statistics and claims about the benefits of a coconut oil diet.

Often time the doctors and experts on these sites are paid by the companies directly for endorsements. Some of the websites out there recommend eating four or more tablespoons of organic virgin coconut oil a day! Consumers need to keep in mind that coconut oil has more saturated fat than both butter and lard. Would you eat that much butter or lard every day by the spoonful? I would hope not. Spoon in Mouth

Here is some straight talk. Organic Virgin coconut oil won’t make you lose thirty pounds without exercising, all the while clearing your complexion, paying your bills and nabbing the partner of your dreams. It is not the cure for all things. Nothing is.

But it can do some great things for metabolism and weight loss when combined with a low-
carbohydrate diet, exercise and adequate protein consumption. The key to all healthy living is everything in moderation. Use Melt in your daily cooking and baking, but don’t eat it out of the container like ice cream! Swapping out Melt for margarine or butter is only one step to a better, healthier way of living.

What do you know about the “Tree of Life”?

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Organic virgin coconut oil, the primary ingredient in Melt, is hold on to your hats...derived from the Coconut Tree! What you may not know, however, is that in many countries the Coconut Tree is fondly referred to as the “Tree of Life.”

Common Name: Coconut of Palm Tree

Botanical name: Cocos nucifera

The Coconut Tree is known to have many uses, from its roots to tips, and has provided tropical communities a means of sustainability for centuries.

Coconut oil has been used for hundreds of years as a vital source of food for health and general well being in traditional communities of tropical regions. Recent research verifies traditional beliefs that the Coconut Tree is “The Tree of Life” and that just like any other pure, whole food, coconuts and virgin coconut oil have a significant role to play in a well balanced, nutritious diet. Abandoning unhealthy lifestyles and reverting to natural foods can help to reverse many of the diseases that have manifested in our bodies through the highly refined diet of our modern society.

Virgin coconut oil is one of the safest oils to cook with. It does not contain trans fatty acids and does not break down, even at high temperatures, unlike many other oils.

Coconut oil is known as the “energy fat” and is favored by dieters, athletes, and body builders. It is slightly lower in calories than most other fats and oils and is processed in the liver and converted directly into energy.

 

Getting Outside Leads to Mental Happiness

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

The drive to live better can lead to eating more whole grains, getting the right kinds of fats in our diets and exercising regularly.  But if we aren’t mentally happy, no spinning class or bundle of kale will give us a joyful existence.  UK researchers, as reported by the BBC , have found that increasing time spent outside in nature, whether a walk through a park or sitting next to a tree – has an impact on people’s mental health.

Man in Nature After five minutes of outdoor time, people’s moods improve and self-esteem goes up.  If water is present, like a pond or stream, the feelings of happiness are even greater.  If you ever need a mental pick-me-up, don’t reach for the candy bar.  Instead, try a stroll outside in the fresh air.  Or read the ingredient list on a package of Melt and feel good about your decision to eat better!

Melt Tastes Amazing and Aids our Brain? Who Knew?

Monday, June 20th, 2011

According to AskDrSears.com, “Fats make up sixty percent of the brain and the nerves that run every system in the body.” Apparently our minds are dependent on our bodies digesting and taking in fat, but an American diet can include heavy doses of the wrong kinds of fat, and not enough of the right kind of fat.

Most Americans get plenty of omega 6 fatty acids in their diets, but not enough omega 3 fatty acids.  Both are crucial to cellular development in the brain, but balance is necessary for optimum health of the brain.  Especially at risk are children, whose brain function depends highly on getting the right nutrition for their growing minds. Foods high in omega 3 fatty acids, like fish and walnuts, help add more omega 3’s to our diets, strengthening our minds and nervous systems.  Melt has omega 3’s and organic virgin coconut oil, and is more likely to be popular with the kids than cold-pressed fish oil!

To learn more about Dr. Sears and his thoughts on essential fats for good brain function, click here.

Light Butter

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

"Light Butter"It’s Better Than Light Butter: No Cholesterol

Experience Melt Buttery Spread, a great tasting, unique blend of healthy, organic oils.

Light butter doesn’t always mean light benefits. Most light butters contain cholesterol and artificial flavors that aren’t good for you. Rich and creamy Melt® is a healthy light butter alternative containing only the healthiest fats and oils that promote healthy weight when replacing other fats in your daily diet. Rich and creamy Melt® is the light butter alternative that tastes just as good as light butter. It cooks, bakes, tops and spreads on your favorites with better-for-you ingredients!

Margarine Substitute

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

"Margarine Substitute"A Margarine Substitute That’s Great Tasting

Explore baking with a healthy alternative to margarine: the rich and creamy perfect blend of Melt Buttery Spread.

If you’re looking for a margarine substitute that’s all-natural, tastes delicious and bakes into all your favorite recipes, you’re in the right place. Margarine substitute, Melt® Buttery Spread, bakes into all your treats perfectly to give you a sweet taste of rich and creamy goodness you’ll love. The ingredients in this margarine substitute feature all-natural organic oils and fats to promote a healthy body. You can nosh, nibble and snack on all your favorites with peace of mind.

Margarine Brands

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

"Margarine Brands"A Great Alternative to Margarine Brands, Melt: The Great Tasting, Healthy Alternative

Flavor with benefits: Melt is your delicious, rich and creamy margarine alternative with the perfect blend of virgin coconut oil and organic, all-natural ingredients that promote a host of healthy nutrients.

Margarine brands simply don’t have the healthy ingredients you need. Rich and creamy Melt® Buttery Spread is the margarine alternative that uses only the healthiest fats and oils you deserve. Melt’s better-for-you healthy virgin coconut oil is rich in MCFAs that the body uses as energy instead of storing as fat. Its flax seed oil is the best source of Omega 3s that promote a healthy body. Plus, you can’t cook with the artificial flavors in most margarine brands! But, all-natural, organic Melt® cooks, tops, breaks, sautés and simmers so simply. Margarine brands can’t compete with the healthy ingredients in rich and creamy Melt®!

Low Fat Oils

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

"Low Fat Oils"Low Fat Oils: Lets Mingle

Melt Buttery Spread features the perfect blend of healthful, organic oils to use in all your favorite recipes.

It’s so easy to cook with low fat oils. Just use rich and creamy Melt® Buttery Spread. Melt® contains low fat oils like virgin coconut oil and flax seed oil that promote a host of healthy nutrients.  Baking and cooking with low fat oils is as simple and easy as can be, so you can enjoy healthy goodness everyday.

Low Fat Butter

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

"Low Fat Butter"Why Buy Low Fat Butter When You Can Have Melt?

Melt Buttery Spread is a great tasting, perfect blend of healthiest organic fats and oils, without the cholesterol of butter.

Say goodbye to low fat butter and hello to better-for-you low fat butter alternative, Melt® Buttery Spread. Rich and creamy Melt’s primary ingredients are actually good for you and your family. Melt’s primary ingredients do it all. The MCFAs in organic virgin coconut oil help boost your metabolism while the Omega 3s in flax seed oil help promote a healthy body. Low fat butter contains cholesterol and artificial flavors, while rich and creamy Melt® only features all-natural ingredients with the healthiest fats and oils. Indulge!