To my guys: Leif Christian Pedersen,
Anders Gyldenvalde Pedersen, Axel SuneLund Pedersen,
and Richard Joseph Demler. I adore you.

The Complete Guide to the World’s Most Versatile Superfood

STEPHANIE PEDERSEN

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Text © 2015 by Stephanie Pedersen

Photo Credits: Cover and interior color photography by Bill Milne, © Sterling Publishing; Additional interior credits: Corbis Images: Brownies Extraordinaire © Radius Images; iStockPhoto: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries © AK2; Ice pops © Aluxum; Open coconut © Amriphoto; Chia pudding © Bonchan; Open coconut with pieces © Cislander; Blender © Cjrfoto; Pumpkin © Creativeye99; Bowl of beans © Luigi DiMaggio; Popcorn © DNY59; Coconut Cream Pie © Duckycards; Open coconut next to bowls © Floortje; Ice cream © Christine Glade; Open avocado © Hid_de; Vegan Oatmeal Cookies © ADriene Hughes; Ginger root © Hudiemm; Two halves of coconut © iSailorr; Peanut butter © Robyn Mac; Nuts © Matejay; Lemons © Ntstudio; Kale © Ockra; Palm trees © Songsak Paname; Simple tomato soup © john shepherd; Bananas © Joanna Pecha; Coconut with straw © Pesky Monkey; Coconut with jar of spread and Large jar of coconut spread with half of coconut © Picture Partners; Smoothie © Princess Lisa; Shredded coconut © Savany; Open jar of coconut spread © sitriel; Cherry tomatoes © Julia Sudnitskaya; Dates © szefei; Pancakes © Subjug; Cauliflower © Syolacan; Coconut Plant © taseffski; Dried coconut © Alasdair Thomson; Coconut with pointed top © Tiverylucky; Pumpkin seeds © Watcha; Shutterstock: Pan with chicken © DeeaF; Coconut with coconut pieces and pitcher © Kitty.

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CONTENTS

Introduction

CHAPTER 1: Getting Friendly with Coconut

CHAPTER 2: Coconut: The Everyday Powerhouse

CHAPTER 3: Drink Your Coconut

CHAPTER 4: Breakfast: Start Your Day with Coconut

CHAPTER 5: Coconut for Lunch

CHAPTER 6: Small Bites: Coconut Appetizers and Snacks

CHAPTER 7: Coconut for Dinner

CHAPTER 8: Coconut Desserts and Other Sweets

CHAPTER 9: Coconut Beauty

CHAPTER 10: Coconut for the Home

CHAPTER 11: Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

About the Author

Acknowledgments

INTRODUCTION

As a young girl I lived in Australia, a place where coconuts are everywhere, even though they are not native to Australia and are not grown commercially there. In fact, they grow only sparsely along Oz’s northern coast … and yet, Australians eat coconuts in large quantities. Yes, Aussies are coconut lovers. Go Down Under and you’ll find the famous Anzac biscuits, coconut shortbread, lamingtons (small squares of cake dipped in chocolate ...