Coconut...yum, yum

I have not kept track of where I'm up to on the IQS program. In my personal opinion (the only opinion that matters, I remind myself) I am doing really well. My consumption of sugar has radically reduced.

I'm being flexible about it. I'm allowing a piece or two of fruit every other day or so. 

I've had some major blow-outs. But I'm being gentle on myself. I've moved on from those slip-ups without getting too angry at myself. I use them to remind myself how bad sugar makes me feel. Out of control, unbalanced and unhappy.

I'm going all out on the coconut front.

I have consumed more coconut in the last month than I have in years. Here is what I've tried:

• Sarah Wilson's Coconutty Granola. My recipe was slightly different to this one - no sugar, 3 cups oats, 1 cup nuts and 1/2 cup chia seeds (probably a bit too much chia)

•  Broccoli and pumpkin stir fired in coconut oil and topped with toasted coconut flakes. Best afternoon snack I've bothered to make myself in a long time.

•  A spoonful in my greet tea a la Miranda Kerr. (I couldn't taste it actually, but it left my lips velvety and smooth)

•  Every day now I drink Cocobella coconut water.

Coconut feels decadently rich. I can't help feeling guilty. So I read about its benefits often. 

You can find some other uses for coconut oil here. It leaves me feeling as though my old and creaky insides are finally getting some long-needed oiling.