Coconut Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Coconut is the fruit of the Cocos nucifera tree, which belongs to the palm family. Coconut fruits have a hard outer shell covered in brown hair-like fibers. The inside of the coconut contains a coconut milk that forms to a solid “meat” as the coconut matures.¹

Coconut Health Uses and Health Benefits

Coconuts are highly nutritious and contain important electrolytes that help prevent and reverse dehydration by restoring vital nutrients that have become depleted. In particular, coconuts are high in manganese, potassium and phosphorus. Coconuts are also high in fiber and can help improve digestive regularity. Coconuts are also a rich source of fatty acids, which are critical for cardiovascular disease prevention.²

References

1. https://www.britannica.com/plant/coconut-palm
2. https://foodfacts.mercola.com/coconut.html