Coconut

 
First of all lets banish the myth that Coconuts are high in cholesterol, they are not. The fat from coconut is considered saturated but it is actually called Lauric Acid which is a type of fat which is easily absorbed by the human body and used instantly as energy.

Lauric acid is a medium chain fatty acid which is abundant in coconut oil and is considered responsible for many of its health benefits. Coconut oil is about 50 percent lauric acid. The only other abundant source found in nature is in human breast milk.

This is quite amazing by itself and shows the power of the oil as it is such a close match to our mothers milk just imagine how powerful this stuff is!

Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.

Vitamin A : Vitamin B : Thiamine .10 mg.;
Riboflavin : Niacin : Vitamin C : 2 mg.
Calcium : 21 mg.
Iron : 2.0 mg.
Phosphorus : 98 mg.
Fat : 34.7 gm.
Carbohydrates : 14 gm.
Protein : 3.4 gm.
Calories : 359

Other Health Benefits of Coconut : 
 

1. Prevents simple goiter (enlarged non-toxic thyroid) because of its organic iodine content.
2. Good body builder, so it is a food recommended for building up the body muscles of thin and emaciated individuals.
3. Constipation and for any build-up of gas in the stomach and intestinal tract.
4. Coconut milk has been found to help cases of sore throat as well as relieving stomach ulcers.
5. Coconut oil has been found to heal cuts, scratches, burns and sunburns.
6. The oil has also been recommended for facial massage and is reported to be good as a wrinkle remover.
7. Coconut oil is also good for the scalp and hair and makes hair dressing unnecessary.
8. Intake of at least 2 Tbsp. of Virgin coconut oil per day can lessen your Vitamin E requirement.
9. Coconut water is good for kidney and urinary bladder problems. 

 
Antibacterial
Coconut is a potent anti-bacterial and anti-fungal it is a great cleanser of our guts and is something that can help heal the gut should problems like leaky gut syndrome occur. On top of this Coconut will help your body fight off infection so its a great thing to eat when you are unwell or feel something coming on, this is thanks to it being converted to Monolaurin by the body which fights off infections (viral or bacterial). 
 
Cancer Fighter
It keeps getting better; coconut has been proven to have anti-cancer effects especially of the colon and breast. This is due to the oils protective nature and ability to safeguard the body from infection whilst cleansing your system. 

 
Coconut Water

1. Coconut water is again an amazing substance, this stuff has an array of health benefits firstly it is low in carbohydrates and sugars and one of the best hydrators, fluid replacers know to man.
2. Coconut Water is More Nutritious than whole milk – Less fat and NO cholesterol!
3. Coconut Water is Better than processed baby milk- It contains lauric acid, which is present in human mother’s milk
4. Coconut water is naturally sterile — Water permeates though the filtering husk!
5. Coconut water is a universal donor– Its identical to human blook plasma – this is the most amazing one!
6. Coconut Water is a Natural Isotonic Beverage – The same level we have in our blood.
7. Coconut Water is probably the best Hangover prevention. If you come home after one too many drinks have a glass before bed, its pretty amazing…..