We spend so much time glorifying the Health Care, Skin Care & Home Care Benefits of Coconut Oil, but we rarely look at the fresh,
yummy, wonderful, RAW Coconut itself.
We also over look the fact that people who grow up
around Coconuts and consume them daily, are in fact among the healthiest people
in the world, as the meet of the coconut and it's juices are actually super good
for us.
After all the Benefits Coconut Oil has given me already, it has me seeking out this whole Coconut
Super Food business, and I'm going straight to the Source,
the actual Coconut.
the actual Coconut.
Young or Old, the Coconut is just loaded with Ultra Healthy Goodness, so depending on weather or not you would rather drink the
Coconut and be left with a light soft Coconut Meat, or you would prefer
the fully grown dense Meat of a Mature Coconut with less coconut water, is up to you.
Myself...
I like them Young!
My absolute favorite form of Hydration is from the Water of a Young Coconut, so I always try and look for the ones with the most water.
I also find the
meat of the Young Coconut sweeter and easier to eat or use along side other
foods and recipes.. like a bowl of fruit or a Chocolate Chia Pudding.
Young Coconuts are Coconuts that are in stage 1 of the 3 stages
that it will go to through before it is done growing.
The Coconut actually takes 1 whole year to fully
mature into a fully grown Coconut.. like the brown, scruffy ones we usually see
in our local grocery stores.
The thicker more heartier meat of a mature Coconut has less of the Coconut Water remaining in the Coconut. The Coconut
Water itself begins to take on a slightly bitter taste.
The Health Benefits however, in both the Young and Mature
Coconut are mostly alike and quite extraordinary.
Coconut Water is considered Isotonic, meaning it can
double as Human Blood, and has been actually been used as emergency intravenous in some
situations.
Coconut Water is also filled with Electrolytes, making
it a great source of fuel for Athletes and Body Builders. The Electrolytes in
Coconut Water also make it a great source for curing even the worst Hangovers.
Now,
We all know that Coconut Oil has great Health and
Beauty benefits.
But Coconut Oil that has not been cold pressed has been heated. Heat destroys many of the nutrients available to us from the Coconut itself. That is why you always want to opt for Cold Pressed when purchasing Coconut Oil.
But Coconut Oil that has not been cold pressed has been heated. Heat destroys many of the nutrients available to us from the Coconut itself. That is why you always want to opt for Cold Pressed when purchasing Coconut Oil.
However Coconut Oil is only derived from the oil of
the Coconut and can not provide you with the full Health Benefits that the
whole, raw Coconut can provide.
And,
And,
As foods are always best for you when served RAW, and
Coconut Oil is already considered a Super Food, imagine all the Health Benefits
in an untouched, un-pressed, raw Coconut.
Well you don't have to imagine, cause I got you.
Well you don't have to imagine, cause I got you.
The Health Benefits of eating foods RAW is often why
many people turn to Raw Vegan, this has also often shown to slow down the aging
process, so try incorporating and consuming as many Raw Foods like fruits and veggies daily for
optimum health... And that just makes sense for anybody.
Coconuts are High in Vitamins A & E, and are
loaded with clean Proteins. They are also rich in Phytosterols that assist in
lowering Cholesterol, and Polyphenols, which mean they have an abundance of
micronutrients great for healing and curing illness and disease.
Coconuts are also made up of something called MCT's or
Medium Chain Triglyceride's. Medium Chain Triglyceride's are triglycerides
whose fatty acids have an Aliphatic Tail, composed of Glycerol and 3 fatty
acids.
When describing food rich in MCT's, the examples used
are that of Coconut Oil, or Palm Oil... Coconuts.
Athletes and Body Builders often look to MCT's for
Endurance, as they are easily digested and can be used immediately as Energy.
This is also good for people suffering from Malnutrition, Malabsorption, or
other Fatty Acid Metabolism Disorders.
Further more MCT's help increase Ketone Levels. When
the brain can not properly produce and utilize Glucose, Neurological Disorders
can begin to appear or act up. Rejuvenating your body with MCT's can actually
promote the Brains capacity to utilize Glucose, there fore alleviating symptoms
and possibly even preventing Neurological Disease such as Alzheimer's.
Coconuts are Antibacterial, Antiviral, and Antifungal
so this also helps makes them great at
preventing and curing many different forms of ailments like illness and
disease.
In fact, here is a list of all the things Coconuts are Good for in your every day health:
- Helps Prevent & Aids Alzheimer's Disease
- Helps Prevent & Aids with Strokes or Brain Disorders
- Heart Health
- Aids Malnutrition, Malabsorption, Fatty Acid Metabolism Disorders
- Hydrates or treats Dehydration - Isotonic
- Can be used as an Energy Sports Drink
- Treats Hang Overs
- Weight Loss or Weight Management
- Reduces Risk of Heart Disease
- Lowers Cholesterol
- Helps with Chronic Fatigue
- Boost Daily Energy
- Diabetes
- Improve Chrohn's, IBS, or other Digestive Disorders
- Helps Prevent & Aid Illness & Disease ( Antibacterial, Antiviral, Antifungal )
- Increases Metabolism
- Rejuvenates Skin
- Alleviates Acne From The Inside Out ( also great as a facial toner )
- Prevents Wrinkles and Premature Aging From The Inside Out
- Promotes Healthy Thyroid
- Promotes a Youthful Active Body And Fights Against Premature Aging Both Inside & Out
If you want to fight against Premature Aging both
inside and out, Coconuts are key. They are about as close as you can get to the
Healthy Fountain Of Youth.. Except for maybe Hemp Oil!! Try my routine of 1 Young Coconut a day and I
promise you, you will feel the difference in both your Hydration, your energy
and your over all Health.
Drinking a Young Coconut a day has really changed the
word Hydration for me, and it's now noticeably the healthiest part of my day!
Myself, I have such an extremely High Metabolism, and
I have a hard time absorbing all the nutrients I need through my daily food
intake because I burn it off so fast, this often gives me in an almost chronic fatigue.
Since I have started drinking young Coconuts I can really feel a big difference
in my Energy, Health & Hydration, all the things you need to keep you young
in Heart, Mind, and Body.
I really think I can feel myself getting younger from
the inside out!!! .. Well hydrated anyways... and it feels younger anyways.
Honestl, I feel like I've just been hoarding the amazing Benefits that come along with this tiny lil Fountain of Youth, I just had to get it out and on the Blog, and up for you, my readers.
Honestl, I feel like I've just been hoarding the amazing Benefits that come along with this tiny lil Fountain of Youth, I just had to get it out and on the Blog, and up for you, my readers.
So...
Consider it BLOGGED!
"WHY IM NOT GOING TO TALK ABOUT FATS"
Because we have already discussed throughout this Topic, the Benefits of
Lowering Cholesterol, Good Heart Health, and both losing and maintaining proper Weight.. Coconuts are plants and the fats in them are good fats.
ONCE YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR YOUNG COCONUT
Your going to want to find a huge glass!! There is a
lot of Coconut Water in that little round ball!
I like to de-husk the Coconut a but around the top with a knife so I don't lose any of the Coconut Water when it starts
trickle down the punctured holes, and begins to absorb back into the coconuts
husk. You can lose a lot of the juices this way, and I'd simply rather not.
Next, a Hammer and a nail will work just fine for the next part.
You could also chose to use a drill. Just
start your drilling from the pointy to.. try to find the eyes.. These are the little grooves that resemble the markings of a bowling ball..
Don't expect your baby Coconut to be as tough as a Mature Coconut, there a lot more delicate and fragile at this point. 1 large hole will be sufficient.
Once you have the nail in (clean nail) just wiggle ot arou d to widen the hole.
Don't expect your baby Coconut to be as tough as a Mature Coconut, there a lot more delicate and fragile at this point. 1 large hole will be sufficient.
Once you have the nail in (clean nail) just wiggle ot arou d to widen the hole.
Then tip your coconut over the glass & wait until your Coconut is empty, and your
glass is full. You may want to have a second cup ready just in the probable case you will need it.
Once this is done, you are going to want a good
cleaver and a hefty swing to get into this Coconut, where you will find the
soft Young Coconut Meat.
This makes for a really gorgeous sweet treat!
This makes for a really gorgeous sweet treat!
... Again served best with a bowl of fruit and a
Chocolate Chia Pudding.. Try that out for one kick ass lunch!!
... And you may be excited to discover my Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe is
already on the blog!
CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING RECIPE
http://www.ecoblonde.com/2016/02/my-new-favorite-recipe-chocolate-chia_2.html?m=1CRACKING OPEN A MATURE COCONUT
This is going to require a nail, a hammer and your
balcony or porch, driveway perhaps...
You'll want to hammer a nail hole in 2 of the 3 eyes
of the Coconut, found at the base.
Drain the Coconut into a small glass.
Since the Coconut is Mature you wont get much Coconut Water, but it's still worth drinking. The Mature Coconut Water will not be as fresh or yummy as the Young Coconut, it will have a slightly more bitter taste, so don't judge a Baby Coconut on its older self's bitter difference.
The Mature Coconut Water does however have higher nutrient content when compared in equal amounts with that of a Young Coconut.
Drain the Coconut into a small glass.
Since the Coconut is Mature you wont get much Coconut Water, but it's still worth drinking. The Mature Coconut Water will not be as fresh or yummy as the Young Coconut, it will have a slightly more bitter taste, so don't judge a Baby Coconut on its older self's bitter difference.
The Mature Coconut Water does however have higher nutrient content when compared in equal amounts with that of a Young Coconut.
Once the Coconut Water has been extracted from the
Coconut, Back up and give your Coconut a couple goods smacks, just make sure
your hands and toes aren't in the way.
About 3 Smacks later you should see your open Coconut,
ready to eat
ANOTHER POSSIBLY INTERESTING COCONUT FACT:
A Coconut is actually not a nut, it is a Drupe. Other
Plants falling under the category of Drupe are Peaches, Nectarines & Plums.
And that's today article, I hope it inspired you to
stock up on your coconuts!
KIT VON
