{"id":694,"date":"2013-05-22T09:04:12","date_gmt":"2013-05-22T16:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wagayoga.com\/blog\/?p=694"},"modified":"2013-09-04T11:17:21","modified_gmt":"2013-09-04T18:17:21","slug":"50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wagayoga.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/50\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Benefits of Coconut"},"content":{"rendered":"

I managed to list 50 benefits of coconuts on my Japanese blog. 50? (list of 50 brings to mind ’50 ways to leave your lover’ by Paul Simon…uh, oh, that song has to drone in my head now.) Here are some summarized from Coconut Research Center site (yes, there’s one). A bit miffed as it does not narrow down if we are talking about coconut water or coconut oil or ? and how but… Anyway, proven or not, I am not sure, but if even some of these claims are true, no wonder coconut consumption is widespread. Summer is almost here. Why not raise our glass<\/del> coconut with a straw popped in – to the sun – add a wedge of pineapple and you’ve got yourself a natural virgin pina colada cocktail – so refreshing after working up a sweat!
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\nKills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.
\nKills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.
\nKills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.
\nExpels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.
\nProvides a nutritional source of quick energy.
\nBoosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.
\nImproves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
\nImproves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.
\nRelieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.
\nReduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.
\nHelps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.
\nReduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
\nImproves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.
\nHelps protect against osteoporosis.
\nHelps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.
\nRelieves symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.
\nImproves digestion and bowel function.
\nRelieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.
\nReduces inflammation.
\nSupports tissue healing and repair.
\nSupports and aids immune system function.
\nHelps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.
\nIs heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.
\nProtects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.
\nHelps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.
\nFunctions as a protective antioxidant.
\nHelps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.
\nDoes not deplete the body’s antioxidant reserves like other oils do.
\nImproves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.
\nHelps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
\nRelieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).
\nReduces epileptic seizures.
\nHelps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.
\nDissolves kidney stones.
\nHelps prevent liver disease.
\nIs lower in calories than all other fats.
\nSupports thyroid function.
\nPromotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.
\nIs utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.
\nHelps prevent obesity and overweight problems.
\nApplied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward off infection.
\nReduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.
\nSupports the natural chemical balance of the skin.
\nSoftens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.
\nPrevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.
\nPromotes healthy looking hair and complexion.
\nProvides protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
\nHelps control dandruff.
\nDoes not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.
\nHas no harmful or discomforting side effects.
\nIs completely non-toxic to humans.<\/p>\n

(I did not make these up – an excerpt from Coconut Research Center<\/a>)
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