Just like I prefer to use Fair Trade products I can’t help but write about one of my favourite products. I love and use Coconut Oil but only particular brands. The brand I use if Banaban Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. But why that brand?
The Banabans are the ‘Forgotten People of the Pacific’ who have suffered from one of the greatest ecological and environmental disasters over the past century.
The Banabans are an indigenous people from a small Pacific island called Banaban or Ocean Island. In 1900 Banaban was discovered to be made of pure phosphate. This fateful discovery would see the beginning of 80 years of phosphate mining and the virtual destruction of the Banaban’s homeland.
In 1945 the Banaban people were relocated to Rabi Island over 10,000 miles away in the Fiji Island group. The Banabans and their island have now been left, forgotten, still suffering from of of the world’s greatest environment and human rights injustices. The phosphate rich deposits of banaban are now scattered across the farms of Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain.
By purchasing from Nature Pacific and using the Banaban products, proceeds are used to regenerate and rebuild a better future for the Banaban people. If you would like more information you can visit the , Banaban website and/or download a pdf information sheet here.
I purchased my first bottle of oil from the ebay store…and ever since then I have purchased straight from the distributor in QLD. Not only is it a great quality oil and a good cause the service is second to none! I ordered my purchase online at 2pm on a Tuesday and I could not believe it when my oil arrived in my South Australian home on Wednesday afternoon. I mean, have you ever experienced such fantastic service? Once you order and use their products I’m sure you’ll never buy another brand of coconut product.
Thanks for these posts on Coconut Oil Susan. I have recently (like a week ago), purchased my very first bottle of coconut oil. I was in a health food shop in Cairns, and there were a few different brands and I was wishing I could just ask you there and then, lol. Seriously.
I will buy this brand next time as ‘the price is right’! And, I trust your recommendation.
The oil I have just purchased is this: http://www.sumateraoil.com/
Hi Amanda,
I’ve just heard of another reputable brand that uses the same methods and is Fair Trade. 😉
Whilst I have used ti personally, another homeschooler recommended it and it does look good. http://www.neoearthorganics.com/
So good producers and stockists are Out There…just not on the shelf at the local grocery chain store. 😉
Interesting posts Susan.
So do you use Coconut oil in everything when cooking – or do you use Olive oil as well?
Fee x (who obviously knows absolutely nothing about the uses for Coconut Oil – apart from my father who used to slather himself in the stuff to “get a good tan” in the 70’s and 80’s – *shudder*).
Oh we love Olive Oil as well…but are trying to use more coconut oil than olive oil. Doesn’t always work though. Small steps, one at a time…
Master C made Zucchini Slice for tea last night and it called for 1 cup of oil. he simply used half a cup of olive oil and half a cup of coconut oil!
we use it for anything and everything – internally and externally. If you want some ideas, I can give links or watch out for tomorrow’s post. 😉
Good information on the Banabans.
Apparently Coconut Oil is also being used in helping Alziemhers patients. See my friend’s blog Plant City Lady at http://plantcityladyandfriends.blogspot.com/
He husband suffers.
I didn’t know that about Alzheimers. My father has Alzheimers so we are constantly looking out for ways to reduce our risk.
We have cut out deodorant with aluminum and will add coconut oil too.
Thanks Ruby! Great info. 🙂
A few links on coconut oil:
http://coconutoil.com/research.htm
http://www.coconutdiet.com/alzheimers.htm