As a superfoods brand, it’s safe to say we’re nuts for coconuts. The health benefits of coconut are unique to the world of fruits, as it’s nutrition profile includes healthy fats, protein, several minerals and less carbohydrates and vitamins than your typical fruit. You may have heard through the grapevine (or through the coconut trees?) some of the amazing health benefits associated with coconut. Keep reading to learn about how coconut uniquely fuels our body and is an essential player in any good plant-based diet.
Fossils in New Zealand show that coconut-like plants have been growing on Earth for over 15 million years.
Arab traders moved the coconut East, and eventually the trading on the Silk Road continued its reach. Now, the coconut (which floats!) grows on every subtropical shoreline across the globe.
In many cultures, the coconut tree is called the “Tree of Life.” This is because every bit of the coconut tree can be put to good use They offer everything from shelter, drinks, food, fuel, utensils and even musical instruments and clothing.
A coconut is not actually a nut, but it’s instead considered a “fibrous, one-seeded dry drupe.” In case you’re not a botany expert, a drupe is a fruit with a hard exterior enclosing the seed.
It takes almost a year for a coconut to mature. A good reminder in patience, isn’t it?
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