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How to Open a Coconut

This video shows you how to open a coconut. WARNING! any time that you use a sharp knife, you should be careful. We hope that you enjoy the video. Feel free to pass the video on to others, provided that you do so in its entirety. In other words, please do not edit the video.

To learn more about coconut oil, I recommend "The Coconut Oil Miracle". To learn more about and fats in general, read "Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill: The Complete Guide to Fats, Oils, Cholesterol and Human Health".

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This video is the result of a collaboration between Live-Food.com and GreenGourmet.org. Filming was done at the Park Slope Food Coop.

We are pleased to announce that you can now watch or download this same video at serenityspaces.org a raw lifestyle web site that also has an interesting video on juicing.

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