The beneficial properties of coconut are widely known. Thanks to coconut milk and oil, it has received the title of "the most healing fruit in the world", and the coconut palm - "the tree of life". And this is well deserved.
The juice of young coconuts is called living water because it has the same electrolyte balance as our blood. It is simply a storehouse of useful substances necessary for our body.
100 g of fresh coconut contains 177 calories, 1.7 g of protein, 16.8 g of fat, 178 mg of potassium, 57 mg of phosphorus, 16 mg of magnesium.
The claim that coconuts are hard to digest, raise blood cholesterol levels and are even toxic is not entirely accurate: this only applies to overripe fruits.
Three types of coconut
Young. The most healing. Consists of 90-95% water, which is considered the purest liquid. It opens channels in the body, improves digestion and restores the body as a whole.
Medium-ripe. Contains more vitamins and minerals than young ones.
Overripe. Has a hard rind (such fruits are sold in stores). It has a lot of pulp and very little liquid. The Indians knew that these properties can be neutralized with spices and combination with certain products.
10 Reasons to Enjoy Fresh Coconut and Coconut Milk
1. Synthetic substances from food accumulate in the body. The pH of our blood and tissues decreases, the body becomes acidic. This is the basis for the development of a number of diseases.
Young coconut juice binds and removes toxins from the body, cleanses the gastrointestinal tract and cools the body. Young coconut is different from other fruits and herbs that deacidify the body but cannot remove toxins from the body.
2. In Ayurvedic medicine, fresh coconut is a natural stress reliever.
3. Coconut prevents uncontrollable outbursts of emotions and overheating of the body. People who are depressed should avoid drinking coconut milk in the evening because their situation may worsen.
4. Young coconuts combined with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, coriander and other spices improve digestion.
5. Young coconut juice is the safest drink, it benefits the body and effectively quenches thirst. It is a natural energy drink that does not contain salt, sugar, dyes and flavors. After hard work or sports, it helps to quickly restore the water balance in the body.
6. Young coconut juice combined with poppy and clarified butter will make your sleep more restful.
7. Coconut juice is effective for PMS and helps restore mental balance.
8. Young coconut juice effectively eliminates liver problems and helps with hepatitis and fever.
9. Young coconut juice strengthens the cardiovascular system.
10. Coconut juice restores the body from chronic dehydration because it makes it easier for cells to receive water.
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