Random But Useful Nutrition Fact #21

The Power of Coconut!!! Humans have utilized the hundreds of benefits that the coconut possesses for thousands of years. Some cultures across the world have refered to the coconut as the "seed of life". Why? Well coconut oil possesses essential fatty acids, antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti inflammatory, and antifunal properties. Coconut water is naturally hydrating because it contains electrolytes that aid in fluid retention. The meat, water, and oil of the coconut have been used to treat aliments for centuries. In dire situations, coconut water has been used as an effective iv in medical situations. The oil which is ultra rich in vitamin E, is a safe natural spf (around spf 15) that can be used to protect the skin. A true advocate of the coconut could go on and on about the benefits that coconuts can offer. Try incorporating coconut into your everyday life to experience the vitality that they can offer.