The Magic of Memory

Scanning of a human brain by X-rays

Memory is a crazy thing. I find it fascinating that often times we can vividly recall events from years ago. Incidentally the ability to for memories is not something that we are born with. At birth, your brain beings to shape itself based on the interactions that you have with your environment.  Slowly but surely your brain branches our and begins making new connections and then the neurons in your brain begin recording experiences.

These recording are what we call memories. There ar two types of memorization, and their processes are completely different. There is rote memory, where one is able to memorize facts and data. What we often think of are autobiographical memories.

The primary memory circuit is called the hippocampus. When it works well, every moment of your life is registered. If it is damaged, it can be a struggle to remember facts and event. In a case of severe damage to the hippocampus, your most basic memory functions will suffer, causing someone to forget names, directions to places they have been hundreds of times, and more.

Why is memory important? It is one of the things that defines us as humans. One of the reasons that we care about tomorrow is because we remember yesterday. Memory helps with abstract thought, creativity, and problem solving.

If you think about it, memory is essential to survival of our species as we know it.

Ladies and Gentlemen… I Introduce to you: COCONUT FLOUR!

If you’ve been a long time reader of our blog, then you know there is one thing we just can’t get enough of… Coconuts! We were in fact Crrrrrrrazy for coconuts. Coconut milk and water are full of such amazing benefits that they steal the show away from another unsung hero: coconut flour!

Coconut flour can be used to replace wheat flour and other types of grain-based flours in baked goods and other recipes. For people with celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that causes your immune system to attack your small intestine, this is essential.

Coconut flour is made from the meat of fresh coconuts, after it’s been pressed to make coconut milk and most of the oil has been extracted.

The dried meat is then grated, resulting in a fine powder-like texture similar to grain flours. It has a mildly sweet coconut flavor that will not overwhelm your recipes, but rather will impart a rich texture and natural sweetness.

Good new for those with an insulin resistance (diabetics)… you cant have it!

There are some great recipes and tips online for cooking with coconut flour. Have any of your tried cooking with coconut flour? Tell us some of your favorite recipes in the comments below!