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Importance of Coconuts in Human Life
The name Kerala is now widely explained today as the "the land of coconuts", derived from Malayalam word "kera" which means coconut. The coconut is known as a 'wonder-food'. It is a near perfect diet, as it contains almost all the essential nutrients needed by the human body. It is also considered a sacred fruit and holds a very high place in all religious ceremonies.
Food Value |
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Minerals and Vitamins |
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Moisture |
36.3% |
Calcium |
10 mg |
Protein |
4.5% |
Phosphorus |
240 mg |
Fat |
41.6% |
Iron |
1.7 mg |
Minerals |
1.0% |
Vitamin C
Small amounts of
Vitamin B Complex |
1 mg |
Fibre |
3.6% |
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Carbohydrates |
13.0% |
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100% |
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Fresh Coconut's
Calorific Value 444 |
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*Values per 100 gms edible portion |
Dried Coconut's Calorific Value - 662 |
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A young coconut is a coconut that hasn't reached maturity. It has different properties than a mature coconut. The meat in a young coconut is softer and more like gelatin than a mature coconut. For that reason it is sometimes called a tender coconut. |
The water of the tender green coconut, generally known as mineral water, is used as a beverage and a refreshing drink. The water of a tender coconut is liquid endosperm. It's refreshingly sweet(mild) with airated feel when cut fresh. A tender coconut, which is fully grown and only one month old, contains about 400 to 465 C.C. of water. It is known in Malayalam as 'Elaneer'. Elaneer of a single coconut contains sufficient vitamin C to meet the daily requirements of the body. It also contains several vitamins in the B group. These are niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, riboflavin, folic acid and thiamin as well as pyridoxin in traces. The water also contains sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorus, sulfur and chlorine. It is naturally fat-free and low in food energy (16.7 calories or 70 kJ per 100 g). Due to its sterility, pH, mineral, and sugar content, coconut water had been successfully used as liquid in intravenous therapy in emergency situations.
The Coconut Water is:
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Low in Carbohydrates |
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Low in Fat 99% Fat Free |
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Low in natural occurring sugar |
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Keeps the body cool and at the proper temperature |
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Contains organic compounds possessing growth promoting properties |
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Cures malnourishment |
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Effective in the treatment of kidney and urethral stones |
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Natural drink for feeding infants suffering from intestinal disturbances |
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Excellent oral re-hydration medium, an all natural isotonic for all ages |
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Re-hydrate naturally, free of added sugars or chemicals |
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Lower arterial pressure |
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Relieve spasms and stomach pain |
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Ease burns |
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Natural diuretic |
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Presence of saline and albumen makes it an excellent drink in cholera cases |
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Maintains the human body’s natural fluid levels |
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Can be injected intravenously in emergency cases |
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Found as a blood plasma substitute because it is sterile, does not produce heat, and does not destroy red blood cells and is readily accepted by the body |
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Helps in carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells |
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Excellent all natural water to drink while Relaxing, Meditating, Driving, Eating, Running, Aerobics, Working, Skiing, Mountain Biking, Exercising, Body Building, Surfing, Fishing, Snow Boarding, Working Out, Surfing, Physical Activities, or Exertion of any kind |
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Eliminate swelling in hands and feet |
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Normalize the intestinal function and raise metabolism |
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Heal damage induced by antibiotics and toxins in the digestive tract |
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Boost poor circulation |
Many people know of the healing benefits of coconut oil. Coconut water now joins the pantry’s medicine cabinet. Coconuts are anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-microbial. The lauric acid in coconuts is also used to heal digestive tract disorders such as Leaky Gut Syndrome.
Some of the Healing Benefits of Coconut are:
Intestinal Worms
The coconut is an ancient and very effective remedy for intestinal worms of all kinds. A tablespoonful of the freshly ground coconut should be taken at breakfast, followed by a dose of castor oil after three hours. The process may be repeated till the cure is complete.'
Acidity
The mature dried coconut is valuable in the treatment of acidity. Its oil reduces the Acid secretion of the stomach and gives much relief to the patient.
Digestive System Disorder
Tender kernel of coconut is highly beneficial in the treatment of digestive system disorders. It is valuable in diseases like indigestion, colitis, gastric ulcers, diarrhoea, dysentery arid piles. The tender coconut water is also an excellent remedy for flatulence, vomiting and dyspepsia. In vomiting, it is food medicine of great value when other methods of allaying it have failed.
Cholera
Tender coconut water is very useful in cholera. Eight to 12 ounces of this water mixed with a teaspoonful of fresh lime juice should be administered orally to the patient. It rectifies the electrolyte balance and neutralizes the acidosis of the blood. Coconut water is a known source of potassium-rich fluid, and since cholera patients can almost invariably take oral fluids following initial correction of shock and acidosis, the experts suggest intake of coconut water is a must for cholera patients.
Urinary Disorders
The coconut water is valuable in urinary disorders. It acts as a natural diuretic in heart, liver and kidney disorders such as scanty and suppressed urination, albuminuria that in presence of protein in urine, dropsy and high acidity of urine.
Ascites
It is a disease which causes swelling in the stomach due to fluid accumulation. Coconut water is valuable in ascites. The patient should be given two or three glassful of coconut water to drink. This quantity maybe increased or decreased according to the condition of the patient.
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