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The Various Coconut Nutritional BenefitsTo help you understand these better, we have categorized the benefits according to the three types of coconut -- the baby coconut, the half-mature coconut and the fully mature coconut. Baby Coconut (Baal)The baby coconut is about 90 to 95 percent water. It carries a pure liquid and has healing properties. It provides the best and most nutritious coconut water. It can unclog the body's arteries and lubricate skin and hair. It also helps repair the gastrointestinal tract, and provides added energy and vigor, especially during exercise.Half-Mature Coconut (Madhyam)The half-mature coconut is the middle-aged coconut. At this stage, it already contains a soft pulp. The water content is lower than that of the baby coconut but slightly milky. This type of coconut is best for eating because it contains carbohydrates, proteins, phosphorous, vitamins A, B and C, and lots of minerals.Fully Mature CoconutThe mature coconut is hard and with very little water content. It is sometimes difficult to digest and can even be toxic. If eaten in large quantities daily, the mature coconut can cause hyperacidity and elevate cholesterol levels. Of the three types of coconuts, this is least recommended and should be consumed minimally.Eating coconut and drinking coconut water can provide you with the following nutrients: vitamins A, B and C, riboflavin, calcium, iron, phosphorous, healthy fats, carbohydrates and protein. Other nutritional benefits include the prevention of simple goiter because coconut contains iodine. It is also recommended for bodybuilders because it builds muscles and body mass. It eases constipation, and is excellent for maintaining kidney and liver health. Coconut is also known to keep the hair and scalp healthy. It moisturizes the skin, preventing wrinkles and other signs of aging. Simply drinking coconut water for a few days can heal stomach ulcers and sore throats. Also Read: |