The Health Benefits of Coconut

Coconut is a tropical fruit that is rich in protein. The coconut meat is very good in destroying intestinal parasites, that we get from eating contaminated food. Coconut water is very good also for kidney and bladder problems.

Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.of coconut meat

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

Health Benefits of Coconut :

1, Preventing simple goiter (enlarged non-toxic thyroid), due to its content of organic iodine.
2, Good body builder, so it is recommended food for a body builder. 3, Constipation and any accumulation of gas inthe stomach and intestinal tract.
4, Coconut milk has been found to help cases of sore throat, and relief from stomach ulcers.
5, Coconut oil has been found to heal cuts, scratches, burn & sunburn. 6, Oil has also been recommended for facial massage and is said to be good as a wrinkle remover.
7, Coconut oil is also good for the scalp and hair and makes ithair unnecessary.
8, The intake of at least two tablespoons of virgin coconut oil daily may reduce the requirement for vitamin E.
9, Coconut water is good for kidney and bladder problems.

Coconut tree is very common trees in the Philippines. The majority of lands in the barrios are planted with coconut tree because it is very easy to make money with it and no hassle. I myself love to eat coconut meat and drink the delicious coconut water in our home.