COCONUT HEALTH BENEFITS

Coconut Health Benefits :

The term Coconut refers to the fruit of the palm.  Coconut contains less fat when compared to peanuts and almonds. It also contains high amount of saturated fat. Coconut water can be drunk afresh as it contains vitamins, minerals, fiber, sugar, proteins and antioxidants, which provides an isotonic electrolyte balance to the body. Roots of the coconut can be used as a medicine for dysentery.

Coconuts are good source of protein, the meat of the coconut kills intestinal parasites and the water of coconuts are essential to improve the health of kidneys and urinary bladder, replenishes energy and relieves dehydration, as it posses isotonic electrolytes. Coconuts consists of Vitamins namely, Vitamin B and Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Vitamin C and niacin, and minerals such as  phosphorous, calcium, iron and provides fats, proteins, carbohydrates and rich in calories.

coconut health benefits

Coconut health benefits includes, it prevents simple goiters that is enlargement of non-toxic thyroid gland due to the presence of iodine content in coconuts and the coconut is recommend as food for thin body individuals as it builds body muscles due to presence of rich proteins. Coconuts relieves constipation and provides relief from stomach and intestinal ulcers and acts as remedy for sore throat infections.

Coconut oil provides relief from sunburns, scratches, heals wounds and cuts on the skin and it can be used as facial massage to remove wrinkles on the face. Coconuts are best used as alternative to Vitamin E deficiency as it provides rich source for Vitamin E.

The other health benefits of coconuts are, it eliminates toxic substances from the body, and fight against viral infections, cools down the temperature of the body, provides rehydration, maintain body fluids as it is isotonic, improves immune system, prevents weight gain, regulates metabolism, cleanse the digestive system, regulates PH levels, prevents the cancer risk, aids to carry oxygen and nutrients to the body, helps to clear off calculus in kidneys and in urinary bladder, regulates glucose levels in the body and improves blood circulation.

Coconut water is more beneficial than milk as it contains very less cholesterol and fats and it is known fact that it is healthier than orange juice. Coconuts water is much better than processed baby milk as it contains lauric acid, which is also found in human mother’s milk. Coconut water is very similar to human blood plasma and it can be occasionally used as IV fluids as it is natural isotonic beverage. Coconut water saved many lives when it is given as IV fluid in third world countries in ancient days.

Coconut oil health benefits are, it is extensively used in Ayurveda medicine for its medicinal properties, such as anti fungal antibacterial and antiviral properties. Lauric acid present in the Coconut oil converted into monolaurin which is helpful in controlling the viruses and bacteria causing Influenza, Cytomegalovirus, herpes and heliobacter pylori, listeria monocytogenes, and giardia lamblia.

Coconut oil when applied to hair prevents dandruff, provides natural nutrition and gives shine to the hair. It acts as a effective moisturizer prevents dry skin. Coconut oil helps in treating Skin diseases like Eczema, Psoriasis and dermatitis for its known antifungal antibacterial properties. Coconut water also can be used as intravenous fluid in rare occasions. Coconut oil is extensively used in cosmetics and medicine. Each and every part of the Coconut tree is beneficial and useful to us. Coconut milk is prepared from grated coconut and is good for health. Palm wine or toddy is derived from incising the flower cluster of the Coconut and it is used after fermentation. Coconut milk is used in many dishes and it blends with curries, soups and sauces.

Taking into consideration of nutritional and health benefits of coconuts, it should be taken very often in order to get the above health benefits.

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