HEALTH BENEFITS
OF COCONUTS
Besides looking cute in your vacay photos, did you know coconuts have a ton of health benefits?
Here are 4 coconut health benefits you may not know about!
electrolytes:
Think of coconut water as nature's gatorade! Fresh. unsweetened coconut water has roughly the same electrolyte make up as the blood in our body. It also has twice the amount of potassium as bananas!
antioxidants:
Coconuts are a fantastic source of antioxidants! The "meat" contains antioxidants called phenolic compounds that aid in protecting our body's cells from damage.
good fats:
In addition to antioxidants, coconut flesh also provides a good source of healthy proteins, fats and minerals for the body.
immunity boost:
Due to it's anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties, coconut is also great for supporting immune system health. These same properties also make it great for oil pulling!
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