Things You Didn't Know About Coconuts,,,

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Things You

Didn't Know About Coconuts

Did You Know...

That coconuts are one of the wonder foods on earth that amply

provides for all human needs? They can even save your life!

Few people (even fewer doctors) understand how important the

coconut is to stabilizing blood sugar; lowering cholesterol;

healing; hydration; and even replacing blood plasma in an

emergency.

Referred to as kalpa vriksha (Sanskrit for " the tree that

supplies all that is needed to live " ) in ancient India, the

coconut palm has been recognized as a top immune booster,

antifungal,antibiotic, antiviral and antibacterial remedy for

thousands of years all over the world. Yet, it has only been

recently that modern researchers have begun to fully discover

the massive health benefits this amazing fruit seed offers.

To give just one example of coconuts' live-saving properties,

they were used extensively in the Pacific during World War II.

Since blood plasma supplies were scarce, it was very common

for medics to siphon pure coconut water from young coconuts to

be used as emergency plasma transfusions for soldiers who were

injured. Since coconut water is nearly identical to human

blood, it was suitable for people of all blood types.

Because of its strong antioxidant

properties, the coconut can be used to:

==> Lower cholesterol

==> Improve digestion

==> Ward off wrinkles

==> Stabilize glucose levels

==> Fight off viruses

==> Build cells

==> Regulate hormones

==> Increase thyroid production

==> Lose weight

==> Increase metabolism

==> Fight infections

==> Stave off memory loss

==> Kill bacteria

==> And more!

Considered one of the most treasured

foods of all time, coconut products -- including coconut

flesh, coconut water, coconut oil, and coconut cream -- each

deliver superb health benefits.

Coconut oil, for instance, is considered the best and safest

oil to use for cooking -- even superior to extra virgin

olive oil when it comes to giving the body what it needs for

optimum health. Unlike other fats and oils that we typically

use for cooking and baking, coconut oil does not form

polymerized oils or dangerous Trans fatty acids in our

bodies, which can raise our cholesterol levels; clog our

arteries and even make our skin sag and wrinkle. Plus, this

ultra-safe oil can give your body important antioxidants

that can help build stronger cells and improve your overall

health and well being.

Here are a few ways that you can use coconut products to stave

off disease and to recapture the look and feeling of youth:

Coconut Water - The coconut is a natural water

filter. It takes almost 9 months for a coconut to filter every

quart of water stored within its shell. This makes the

resulting coconut water completely pure and sterile, which is

one reason why it can be used for blood transfusions.

Another benefit of coconut water is the fact that it has the

highest concentration of electrolytes than anything else found

in nature. This makes it an excellent source of hydration.

Coconut Oil - In addition to

being superior for cooking and baking, coconut oil also

makes a superb topical oil that can help to naturally rid

the skin of dangerous toxins. It also gives the skin the

perfect mix of hydration and antioxidants that it needs to

stay healthy, smooth and younger-looking longer.

Another great benefit of coconut oil is in protecting your

teeth from the bacteria that can cause cavities and disease.

Simply rubbing a little fresh coconut oil on your gums and

teeth can keep them stronger and healthier than virtually

any other dental treatment.

Most people don't realize that coconut oil can actually help

you lose weight! Yes, simply changing your cooking oil from

the unsaturated fat variety to coconut oil can help you lose

those extra pounds. Here's why: Unsaturated fats found in

canola, corn and other vegetables oils, as well as margarine

suppress the metabolism, which makes it harder to lose weight

-- and easier to gain it. Over time, this metabolism

suppression may result in 20-30 pounds of excess weight that

your body cannot get rid of. Coconut oil, on the other hand,

helps to increase thyroid function and boost your metabolism

-- 2 important components to shedding unwanted pounds.

Coconut Cream - The best skin treatment product

one can use to achieve flawless skin may quite possibly be

coconut cream. Unlike traditional skin creams which can

actually introduce fats and oils to the skin that will break

it down over time, making it look older, creams derived from

the coconut can actually replenish the skin, giving it a more

youthful and healthy glow than most other skin care products

on the market.

When it comes to buying coconut products, coconuts are not all

created equal. Wild coconuts are always best, but can be hard

to obtain if you don't live in a tropical country. Whether you

are using this wonder food to boost your immune system;

increase your metabolism or fight wrinkles, using products

from young coconuts will help you reap the most benefit.

Young coconuts contain the

purest unsaturated fat, compared to the fat found in the

more mature varieties. This is why they offer the most

rejuvenation properties for the body's tissues. But how can

you tell how old a coconut is? Young coconuts are usually

green in color and oddly shaped. The brown hairy ones are

mature coconuts, and while they offer a lot of healthy

benefits, they aren't nearly as good for you as younger

varieties.

The best place to find young fresh coconuts is, of course,

in the markets of the tropics, so be sure to seek them out

if you travel to those areas. Coconut-producing regions

export coconuts all over the world, however, so it's

relatively easy to find coconuts at your local health food

store or Asian grocer.