Mia's Review: Dr. Bronner's Whole Kernel Organic Virgin Coconut Oil [Sponsored]

It is becoming more common these days to hear people sharing their concerns on chronic skin conditions such as sensitive skin, acne, allergies, eczema and etc. These can happen to anyone from a tender age to his/her mature years, and causes can be topical irritants or internal such as environmental, food allergies and emotional elements like, stress. 

Dr. Bronner’s Whole Kernel Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

14oz $21.90 • 30oz $38.90 

Nature’s Glory is proud and happy to present Dr. Bronner’s Whole Kernel Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, made using the ancient wisdom of Mother Nature’s wondrous resources, while marrying the cutting-edge technology to augment their ingredients’ efficacy so you reap the full and best benefits. 

It is 100% expeller-pressed from fresh, carefully dried coconut kernels whose brown inner skins have been left on, resulting in a more aromatic, nuttier-tasting oil.

Nature’s Glory was formed in 1991 with the vision and mission to discover the best of Nature, for the betterment of health and lives of Mankind. Its philosophy is that Man should be in harmony with Nature. Nature’s Glory offers a range of products that are truly unique and distinguished. Its organic and macrobiotic foods, health supplements, ionic water systems, beauty and car health products are among the very best in the world, brought about by painstaking research, and with regional and international representations. Prices are very moderate as part of its health mission. The team at Nature’s Glory is committed to the excellence of health and the environment. Nature’s Glory believes 80% of health problems come from nutrition, prevention is better than cure, and selecting the right food and water helps to restore, maintain and build health, beauty and vigour. 

Coconut oil consists of more than 90% saturated fats, along with traces of few unsaturated fatty acids, such as monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Due to its high content of saturated fats, coconut oil was once demonised due to the misconception of clogged arteries, which may lead to heart diseases. 

In fact, recent studies has shown that coconut oil has various health benefits that includes:

1. Weight loss

Increasing our energy expenditure, hence helping us burn more fat

2. Immunity

Contains Lauric acid and other components with antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties

3. Lower risks of heart diseases 

Loaded with saturated fats, which raises HDL and changes LDL to a benign subtype (17, 18)

4. Alzheimer's disease

Fatty acids help increase our blood levels of ketone bodies, supplying energy for the brain cells of Alzheimer's patients and relieving symptoms.

5. Strengthens bones and teeth

Improves the ability of our body to absorb important minerals, including calcium and magnesium which are necessary for development of strong bones. It also helps with developing strong teeth and preventing tooth decay. 

Other than using the coconut oil as a food source for health purposes, there's also many other beauty uses for coconut oil, such as:

1. Hair mask

2. Body oil

3. Lip balm

4. Cuticle softener

5. Under-eye cream 

6, Make up remover

7. Body scrub (with sea salt or sugar)

8. Shaving gel

And, guess how did I use my coconut oil?

 With my newly acquired breadmaker, of course!

To make a 500g loaf of Coconut Sweet Bread, you'll need:

Water - 180ml

Egg - 1 no. (30 - 50g)

Salt - 1/3 tsp

Sugar - 3 tbsp

Bread Flour - 330g

Instant Yeast - 3/4 tsp

Coconut Oil - 4 tsp

*you may increase or decrease the amount of sugar, oil and yeast according to your preference.

Although most breadmaker will recommend that we first add water, egg, salt, sugar, oil, and then the flour and lastly the yeast, I found that doing it the opposite works much better and gives me softer, fluffier bread. 

First, I add in my liquid (water or milk in other recipes) and sugar, then my instant yeast. Adding yeast first can also allow us to make sure that we're not trying to bake bread using 'dead' yeast. 

Only after confirming that my yeast is 'alive', I'll add in the flour and then the salt, making sure never to let the salt get into direct contact with the yeast, for that will kill the yeast. 

Keeping the oil aside, I'll start my machine and let mixing commence. Only when the mixture is starting to come together, I'll add in my oil (or butter in other recipes) to give the bread a better overall texture. 

Slightly sweet with just a hint of coconut flavour, this coconut sweet bread goes well with a light spread of butter or even peanut butter or nutella. 

Dr. Bronner’s products are available at Nature’s Glory retail store or e-shop at www.naturesglory.com  with FREE DELIVERY for purchases S$150 & above. 

You can find Natures Glory retail store at 

315 Outram Road #01-09  Tan Boon Liat Building  Singapore 169074 

Tel: 6227 1318 

For more information, visit their facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BronnerAsia and https://www.facebook.com/NaturesGlorySg 

Till then,

Mia Foo