Whether you're eating it, drinking it's juice, or consuming it as oil, coconuts are a delicious and nutritious source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. The Pacific Islanders believe that it is
the cure for all illness, which is why the palm tree (from which coconuts are grown)
is known as "The Tree of Life".
If you consume coconut in any of its various forms (whether it be raw coconut, coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut butter, etc.), it can help treat some of mankind’s worst and most resilient of illnesses.
Coconut oil
The oil is excellent for keeping one young and beautiful, it also helps slow the ageing process. It keeps
the skin nice and smooth. It's also helps the hair become healthy and lustrous.
Coconut water
It's 95% water, and is low in calorie. coconut water slows down the development of cancer cells and
ageing. It also contains a good percentage of copper, magnesium and potassium.
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is different to coconut water. Coconut water is the clear liquid, and is from the centre on the fruit. Unlike cow's milk, coconut milk is lactose free,also makes a great base for smoothies,
milkshakes or as a dairy alternative in baking.
Coconut butter
It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss.It's packed with healthy fats, so you
feel full longer, and it also boosts your immunity and destroys bacteria.
Probably no fruit or plant has garnered the level of recognition the coconut has.
The list of benefits you can obtain from coconuts goes on and on.