7 Benefits of Young Coconut and How To Open Them Safely
Did you know…
1. The young coconut is a natural water filter and it takes around 9 months to get just one liter of water. The water passes through many fibers and is stored clean, clear, and sterile for you to drink.
2. Young coconut water is one of the highest sources of electrolytes known to man.
3. The water within is identical to human blood plasma and has been used for blood transfusions! Human blood is made up of 55% plasma.
4. It settles the stomach and prevents vomiting.
5. Drinking coconut water with one teaspoon of olive oil for three days will kill intestinal worms and clear the stomach of worms, which makes for better digestion.
6. Coconut water contains monolaurin. Monolaurin was tested on bacteria and it killed 100% of every bacterium it was tested on – including MRSA staph! It is know to kill 14 Virus including:
- Herpes Simplex virus (HSV 1 & 2)
- Measles virus
- Hiv
- Hepatitis C
- Swine flu, and flu in general
- Shingles
- Cyhtomegalo virus (CMV)
7. Drinking young coconut water on a regular basis can reduce urinary problems.