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Coconut Meat: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits |
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Coconut Meat: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
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Darrell Miller | 01/30/17 |
Date:
January 30, 2017 02:59 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Coconut Meat: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Coconut oil and milk are common choices for healthy fats in diets. But what about the rest of the fruit? Many don’t know that coconut meat is a great source of vitamins and minerals. It is also very versatile, as it can be put in salads, desserts, smoothies, and sprinkled on baked goods. In addition to vitamins and minerals, coconut is also a great source of fiber. The nutritional content of the food gives it the benefits of helping with bowel health, blood sugar levels, supporting the immune system, and fighting off bacteria and parasites.
Key Takeaways:
- Many people have used coconut oil as a healthy source of fat, but surprisingly, many may have not tried coconut meat.
- Coconut meat health benefits are seemingly endless, and people living up north should certainly consider coconut meat in your diet.
- It can be eaten plain, shredded onto salads, added to smoothies, or sprinkled onto baked goods.
"Coconut contains the important saturated fatty acids, including lauric acid, caprylic acid, and capric acid. From these three, the monoglyceride of lauric acid called monolaurin has the most antiviral, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties."
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