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  1. Coconut can fight inflammation.
  2. It’s great for gut health.
  3. Coconut is a superfood for glowing skin.
  4. It may improve cognitive function.
  5. It’s a more favorable source of fat compared to butter or beef fat.
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COCONUT WHOLE Nutrition facts

5 Impressive Benefits of Coconut

Coconut can fight inflammation.

“As a part of a healthy diet, coconut shows antioxidant activity due to its polyphenol content,” explains Hewlings. “Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is a rich source of phenolic compounds, such as caffeic acid, ferulic acid, and more. Because these polyphenols have antioxidant properties, they can help offset oxidative free radicals which can lead to inflammation.” Hewlings recommends looking for fresh, unprocessed raw coconut and/or coconut oil to reap the most antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory benefits.

 

It’s great for gut health.

According to Springer, eating coconut is great for gut health because it contains a substantial amount of fiber, which helps your microbiome thrive by providing sustenance for your good gut bacteria.

“Coconut is also relatively high in fat, which helps your body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins D, E, A, and K,” she explains. “This is important because vitamins D and K may be associated with a more diverse, and therefore more resilient, gut microbiome.” A stronger gut microbiome means better digestion, immunity, and overall health. Try adding a few spoonfuls of shredded coconut to your oatmeal or yogurt in the morning to reap these benefits.

 

Coconut is a superfood for glowing skin.

“Coconut can be very beneficial for the skin, especially in the form of coconut oil. I love using Nutiva’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil on my skin to help calm inflammation and redness, replenish moisture levels, and even promote faster wound healing,” says Springer.

Since coconut oil has a significant amount of fat, Springer adds that it will also help your body to absorb vitamins E and A, which are both antioxidants known to protect and restore the skin. (Note that coconut oil is comedogenic, which means it can clog pores, so you should avoid using it on acne-prone areas.)

 

It may improve cognitive function.

“One of the primary features of Alzheimer’s disease is a decreased ability for the brain to use glucose as a fuel, which can begin about 10-15 years before the diagnosis,” explains Hewlings. “When the brain can’t use glucose (its primary fuel source), it can use ketone bodies as an alternative fuel source. Coconut oil is rich in precursors for ketone bodies. Therefore, coconut oil as part of an overall healthy diet is thought to benefit cognitive health by providing an alternative energy source to the brain.”

 

It’s a more favorable source of fat compared to butter or beef fat.

It’s important to note that coconut does contain saturated fat, but recent research has shown that coconut contains primarily medium-chain fatty acids. Hewlings explains that these are absorbed differently and have a more favorite lipid profile compared to longer chain fatty acids, such as those found in animal fats like meat and butter.

“Oils contain more than just the fatty acids that comprise them, including other nutrients and vitamins, which may also have an impact on cardiovascular risk,” she says. “Additionally, dietary fats provide energy, are key to the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, provide cell structure, are the base for many hormones, serve as carriers throughout the body, provide ‘padding’ and protection for organs, and so much more. Coconuts contain essential nutrients found in these dietary fats and provide a healthful source of saturated fats while also providing antioxidants.”

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