Crusty Coconut Shrimp Tempura Recipe

I know ... I know! You hesitate! You have concerns about using too much oil in your diet with deep frying. Right? It makes us uneasy to try a recipe like this! I understand! You say "Won't it raise my cholesterol? Clog my arteries? Cause me to gain weight? Doesn't coconut oil contain saturated fats and isn't that "bad" for me?"


Okay, okay! Most oils that contain saturated fats are made of the long-chain fatty acids which are unhealthy. However, remember that coconut oil contains the type of saturated fat which is rich in medium-chain fatty acids  or "oleic acid"!  Medium-chain fatty acids are easily digestible and easy on the liver! That's good for metabolism and it might even help your belly size! Recent studies show that coconut oil can lower your total cholesterol, boost your HDL “good” cholesterol, lower your LDL “bad” cholesterol, and shrink your waist size.


So, relax! Kick back and fry up some of my tasty "Crusty Coconut Shrimp Tempura"! ...and Enjoy!
 
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 “Effects of Dietary Coconut Oil on the Biochemical and Anthropometric Profiles of Women Presenting Abdominal Obesity,” Lipids Volume 44, Number 7 / July 2009. Authors: Monica L. Assunção et al.

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Happy Discoverer's Day!

Hawaii observes Columbus Day as "Landing Day" or "Discoverer's Day".
"In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue" and "discovered" the "New World" ... for Europeans at least, who until then, believed that the world was flat. Today, unless you are like Columbus of Italian heritage, we consider focusing more on the "discovery" of the "New World", and less upon Columbus the man. In his time, Colombus did not find support from Italy for his adventures. He turned to Spain for help and was provided the funding from King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to travel and explore with three ships: The Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria.
I say this! ... let's say we call it "Discoverer's Day"! ... and let Discoverer's Day be the celebration of the "discoverer" in each one of us. What we once thought was flat is now commonly known as round. What we once believed unhealthy, we are discovering to be healthy. As we free our minds to our "New World " of understanding, we discover a place of opportunity! Here we enjoy support from one another as we make our voyage to a more prosperous, healthy and happier life style!
Happy Discoverer's Day!
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Celebration at the Coconut Festival in Kapaa

Kaua‘i’s Annual Coconut Festival held at Kapa‘a Beach Park offers us a chance to have fun and pay tribute to one of Kaua‘i’s most versatile trees and its fruit. The festival highlights the cultural, social and historical importance of the coconut to the people of Hawai‘i, and its special significance to East Kaua‘i where coconut plantations were once the primary industry. This area is known as the “Royal Coconut Coast” because of its acres of coconut palms and for being the home of Kaua‘i’s ancient royal families.

John Cruz, Headliner ... 14th Annual Kauai Coconut Festival at Kapaa Beach Park

Mahalo! Grammy-winning Hawaiian singer songwriter John Cruz! .. High energy! Solid entertainment at the Kapaa Coconut Festival 2010!