Eat And Snack On Coconut Meat To Boost Your Health.

Coconut meat is the white lining within the shell of the coconut which grows on the coconut palm

tree. The coconut tree, called Cocos nucifera, is a popular fruit which grows mostly in the tropical regions. Coconut adds a nutty flavour to foods and contains a lot of high quality nutrients for promoting good health.

Coconut meat nutrients and properties.

• Coconut meat is high in good fats.
• It is high in fiber.
• It is low in proteins.
• It contains good minerals like manganese, potassium, copper, iron, zinc, magnesium and calcium.
• It contains vitamins A, C and E.
• It contains antioxidants.
• It has antimicrobial properties.

Some of the benefits you gain by consuming coconut meat regularly.

1. It can help to decrease bad blood cholesterol level and increase good cholesterol levels due to the medium chain fatty acids.
2. It can decrease the risk of heart diseases and stroke.
3. It gives a feeling of satiety because of the high fiber content. This helps in weight loss.
4. It helps with diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels.
5. It helps in the treatment of digestive tract disorders because of the fiber content.
6. It boosts energy by increasing metabolism.
7. It boosts the immune system because of the manganese content which supports the immune and nervous systems.
8. It improves intestinal tract health by its antimicrobial properties.

Adding coconuts to your diet regularly can provide great positive effects on your health over time. Coconut can be eaten raw alone or with corn, roasted breadfruit seeds. It can be grated and used in salads, cakes, breads and tapioca to mention a few ways of using coconut meat in cooking.

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