Coconut is highly nutritious and has many health benefits. It contains essential vitamins and the oil is said to be saturated and good for heart conditions.
Coconut kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses. It kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, gonorrhea and other diseases and also helps reduces the viral load of HIV. It also kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.
It helps expel tapeworms, lice, giardia and other parasites. It provides a nutritional source of quick energy as it boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance. It also improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Again it improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose. Coconut has been confirmed by medical experts as effective in relieving stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.
Thus, It also reduce problems associated with mal-absorption. It improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth. Coconut protects against osteoporosis and reliefs symptoms associated with gallbladder disease together with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and stomach ulcers.
Regular consumption of coconut relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids and reduces inflammation. It supports tissue healing, repair and aids immune system function and helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.
Coconut is heart healthy as it improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease, protecting arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis. It also functions as a protective antioxidant in that it protects the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease. Wouldn’t you rather eat one today? A trial will convince you. — CULLED FROM: LIVING FRUITS AND RAW FOODS MAGAZINE