I am a nutty mummy. I love anything that has coconut in it. Whether it is plain coconut water, coconut milk, coconut flesh or grated coconut meat, I am game for it!  The other day I bought a packet of grated coconut meat to go with steamed lin goe. As it was a big packet, there was a surplus of grated coconut meat. Knowing that grated coconut meat will turn rancid or bad very quickly, I finished off the grated coconut meat by adding it on everything that I ate that day… from my breakfast to my dinner!

Here’s my breakfast – toasted homemade pumpkin bread with butter and grated coconut! As for dinner, I sprinkled the grated coconut generously over my kids’ rice and dishes of grilled salmon fish, omelette and long beans!

Oh, did you know that coconut is not a nut but a fruit?

Food For Thought :

Coconut as a Weight-Loss Assistant
Coconut increases the metabolic rate of the body, which means that energy is consumed faster and excess body weight is burned off. This process is completely natural, and doesn’t cause the body any harm.

Coconut prevents weight and obesity problems by speeding up the metabolism.

Coconut as a Beautifying Agent
Coconut contains a PH that is good for the skin, supporting the natural chemical balance of the skin. It softens the skin and helps to relieve dryness and flaking. Coconut can prevent wrinkles, sagging skin and age spots.

Coconut promotes healthy looking hair and helps to control dandruff. For both the skin and hair, coconut protects from the damaging, aging effects of the sun.

Coconut for Kids
Coconut contains many of the vitamins and minerals essential for healthy growth in children.

It improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth. Coconut helps to protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun, while promoting a healthy complexion and beautiful hair.

This nut is a tasty boost of energy for kids.

Coconut for Relieving Complaints and Illnesses
Coconut kills the contagious viruses that cause the common cold, influenza, hepatitis C, measles and herpes.

As an antibacterial, it kills the bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.

It also has antifungal agents that kill fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.

Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.

Coconut relieves stress on the pancreas and enzyme systems of the body, therefore reducing the symptoms associated with pancreatitis.

For diabetics, coconut relieves the symptoms and health risks associated with diabetes.

It reduces the problems associated with melabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.

Coconut helps to relieve the symptoms associated with gallbladder disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and stomach ulcers.

It improves digestion and bowel function, solving the complaints of diarrhea or constipation.

Coconut also reduces the symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.

Coconut as a Preventive Measure against Disease

Coconut helps to protect the body against osteoporosis, kidney disease, liver disease and bladder infections. It also protects the body from breast, colon and other cancers.

Coconut is heart healthy; it improves the cholesterol ratio and protects the arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis, therefore reducing the risk of heart disease.

It helps to prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.

Coconut also helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.

Coconut isn’t just a versatile tropical nut that adds flavor to curries, soups, stews and desserts; it is also a highly beneficial health food.