Coconuts

If health was a commodity then it comes packed as coconuts. Yes, the hard shell that has cream inside with just a glass of in it is the best source of human well being. Earlier sunflower oil mafia pitched coconuts to be disastrous to health. Soon there were articles of how coconut oils caused arteries to clog and cholesterol to increase. Coconuts were in no time advertised as a poison for heart. People soon starter use of other oil alternatives like olive oil, rice bran oil, sun flower oil and so on. But it took no time for coconuts to make a comeback. Presently people love coconuts completely and calling it 'the miracle nut'.

People who know the benefits of coconut include it in part of their daily diet. We southern Indians cannot think of a meal without the use of coconuts. Beauty industry seems to be smitten by the virtues of this miracle nut and looks like it's efforts are cashing in. People seem to love the products with coconut as it's essential ingredient. Be it shampoo, conditioner or skin care products, coconuts seems to be everywhere these days.

Coconuts are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that promotes the overall well being of our body. Coconuts are known to give our body the much required healthy cholesterol and at the same time change the bad cholesterol in our body, better known as LDL, into good cholesterol.

People make use of coconuts in various ways. Some drink fresh coconut water which is known to strain out all mineral deposits in our kidneys. Some use fresh coconuts to make their food. Some use it as oils and as said beauty industries make use of coconuts in their products.

Coconuts are also known to support our immune system. Taking a sip of fresh coconut water is known to improve your body's immunity against infections. Coconuts are anti- viral , anti bacterial and anti fungal. Diabetic patients are advised to consume coconut water as it controls insulin secretion and other diabetic related disorders.

Next time you see a fresh coconut vendor, have no second thoughts. Just go and grab one. It is always better than those packaged soda cans..