Coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family) & the only species of the genus Cocos. Coconut can refer to the whole coconut palm or the seed, or the fruit, which, botanically, is a drupe, not a nut.
The spelling cocoanut is an archaic form of the word, which was derived from the 16th-century Portuguese and Spanish word coco meaning "head" or "skull", from the three indentations on the coconut shell that resemble facial features.
The spelling cocoanut is an archaic form of the word, which was derived from the 16th-century Portuguese and Spanish word coco meaning "head" or "skull", from the three indentations on the coconut shell that resemble facial features.
Coconuts are known for their great versatility, as evidenced by many traditional uses, ranging from food to cosmetics.
Reduces Sweet Cravings and improves insulin secretion & utilization of blood glucose. The healthy fat in coconut slows down any rise in blood sugar and helps to reduce hypoglycemic cravings.
Helps Prevent Obesity by speeding up metabolism; providing an immediate source of energy with fewer calories than other fats.
Improves Heart Health by providing healthy short chain and medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) that are essential to good health.
Coconut supplies an impressive 61% dietary fiber! Foods contain two types of carbohydrates - digestible and non-digestible. Digestible carbohydrates (soluble fiber) consists of starch and sugar and promote calories.
Improves Digestion and many of the symptoms and inflammatory conditions associated with digestive and bowel disorders, by supporting absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids while also providing beneficial dietary fiber.
Quick Energy Boost that provides a super nutritious source of extra energy. Coconut is utilized by the body to actually produce energy, rather than to store it as body fat. It supports enhanced endurance during physical and athletic performance.
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