Benefits Of Coconut

Coconut is a fruit that is consumed in a number of forms - raw (flesh), milk, water and oil. The origin of the fruit is not clear, though the two most possible places of its origin are South Asia and South America. However, today it is cultivated in almost all the tropical countries. Coconut is a simple dry nut, formed of a number of layers. The outermost is the brown husk, formed of fibers called coir, while the second one is endocarp i.e. an inner stone. As you remove the second layer, you get to the testa, which covers the white and fleshy edible part of fruit. Inside it is the coconut water, associated with a number of health benefits. Coconut water is mostly had from the green coconut, which is not fully ripe. Given below is information on nutritional value and nutrition benefits of coconut & coconut oil.

 

Given below is the amount of nutrients in 100 gm of coconut meat: 

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Coconuts/ Coconut Water 

Apart from being good for the skin and hair of a person, coconut oil has been found to be beneficial in case of the following ailments.