The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) belongs to the palm tree family and coconut is the seed or the fruit of that tree. The seed consists of a layer of creamy, white meat surrounding a center filled with refreshing, mildly flavored coconut water. Coconuts are very nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. There are many varieties to use coconut – coconut oil, coconut flour, coconut water, coconut milk, coconut butter and coconut chips. It’s also used a lot in cosmetics.

The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera)

Coconut is high in fats called medium chain triglycerides, what act differently than most other fats – they boost fat burning and provide your body and brain with quick energy. They also raise the good HDL cholesterol in your blood, which is linked to reduced heart disease risk. One interesting feature of the fatty acids in coconut oil is that they can reduce your hunger.

Different products from coconut.

More health benefits of coconut: they are supporting the immune system as they are anti-viral and anti-bacterial and improving digestion. Using coconut in your diet supports thyroid function and help to protect against kidney disease and bladder infection.

 

Where to use

• Add it to granola, porridge, overnight oatmeal, homemade nut butter.

• Sprinkle coconut chips onto fruit salads, yogurt, smoothies, pancakes.

• Make your own tea infusions: Fill a tea strainer with tea (black, green) and add a pinch of coconut flakes before pouring the hot water over – it gives your drink a slight coconut flavor. Also, you can add them to Your cocoa or coffee.

• You can also use coconut flour for baking etc.

You can also use coconut chips for topping to desserts, smoothie bowls and porridges.

References:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil

https://wholelifestylenutrition.com/health/sweetnsalty-coconut-chips-and-the-health-benefits-of-coconut/

https://sunwarrior.com/blogs/health-hub/the-healing-wonders-of-coconuts