All About Coconuts…
Coconuts have received a bad reputation in the past as being artery-clogging, cholesterol-packed and a contributor to heart disease. However, now they are making a comeback… Not least because they are highly nutritious, rich in fibre, and packed with essential vitamins and minerals.
Some of their benefits include:
🥥 Dehydration Prevention - The water in young coconuts is one of the highest sources of electrolytes which are responsible for keeping the body properly hydrated so the muscles and nerves can function properly. A good tip is to drink raw coconut water (ideally from a young coconut) after an intense workout rather than a commercial sports drink.
🥥 High Nutritional Value - Coconut water is low in calories, carbohydrates, and sugars, and almost completely fat-free whilst being high in ascorbic acid, B vitamins & proteins.
🥥 Antioxidant Provision - The soft meat / flesh, inside the coconut helps to restore oxidative tissue damage and contains a source of healthy fats, proteins and various vitamins & minerals
🥥 A Source of Good Fat - Many people are understandably confused as to whether or not coconut oil is good for our health because of its high saturated fat content. The key is not to mistake hydrogenated coconut oil with pure cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil. Pure coconut oil is derived from mature coconuts containing harder flesh. The white flesh is shredded, collected, and then cold-pressed at 90–100oF. Unprocessed, unrefined virgin coconut oil is not hydrogenated and is a safe choice for consumption
🥥 Weight Loss Support - Although coconut oil is saturated fat, it is rich in a medium-chain fatty acids that can help boost metabolism and aid in fat loss. It is metabolised quickly and instead of being stored around your waist, it gets burned off as energy. It also helps detoxify your body and balances your digestive tract
🥥 Healthier Cooking - Coconut oil is one of the most stable oils when cooking in high heat. It does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperatures like other vegetable oils do. Plus, it can be used for baking or making delicious, raw desserts
🥥 Skin & Hair Health - Coconut oil can be used to nourish and moisturise the skin, scalp, and hair instead of synthetic lotions and creams. It may help hair grow longer, thicker, and faster naturally. The vitamins and essential fatty acids in coconut oil nourish the scalp and help to remove sebum build-up from hair follicles
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