It is a blessing for tropical countries, because this fruit arises in climates of this type. It is consumed in many places, many people find its water or milk delicious, even its pulp, but little is known about what it generates and the properties that coconut has. Here, in a brief way, we tell you what this fruit is for, which must surely remind you of the mild climate of a beach that you have traveled.
Countless things can be done with coconut: drink its milk, eat the pulp, also scratch its interior as decorations in the pastry shop. However, it has many properties that help the body’s well-being.
- It has bactericidal and antiparasitic properties, notably helping its consumption in the digestive system.
- Antioxidant
- Helps the development and proper functioning of the liver.
- Its seeds have a quantity of minerals and vitamins important for the body.
- Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, zinc, iodine, iron, among other elements, provides this fruit.
- It is used in many diets, because it is used to increase weight.
- Its components fight stress.
- If you are an athlete, you cannot ignore its consumption, since coconut is hydrating (it has a large amount of water and coconut milk) and also has a lot of minerals, helping in the tonicity of the muscles and even improving the performance of our heart.
Dr. Samantha Robson ( CRN: 0510146-5) is a nutritionist and website content reviewer related to her area of expertise. With a postgraduate degree in Nutrition from The University of Arizona, she is a specialist in Sports Nutrition from Oxford University and is also a member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
