Al-Marsad newspaper: Coconut is part of fruits and even grains, and its fruits are in the form of a solid ball, as it has been used since ancient times, and is classified as one of those superfoods.
On the health benefits of coconut:
1. A source of vitamins and minerals: Coconut contains dietary fiber, vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium.
2. Heart protection: Eating coconut improves cholesterol levels and helps reduce belly fat, which in turn reflects positively on heart health and efficiency.
3. Improving the digestion process: Coconut contains dietary fiber, which means that it has a role in promoting and improving the digestion process and reducing the digestive problems that you may suffer from.
4. Strengthening the immune system: The coconut fruit contains various nutrients, such as: manganese and antioxidants, which means that eating it helps to strengthen the immune system, and coconut is antiviral, fungi, bacteria and parasites, which helps in treating some diseases, such as Throat infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infection, and tapeworms, according to Web Medicine.
5. Improve Oral Health: Eating coconut helps eliminate some of the unwanted bacteria present in the mouth and protect the gums and teeth from infection or cavities, due to its antimicrobial properties.
6. Weight loss: Eating coconut pulp regularly helps in losing weight, as the medium chain fatty acids present in large proportions help to burn fat.