Bombshell Superfood: Coconut

There is nothing better than sipping coconut water straight out of the coconut with a straw. This tropical delight is both refreshing and packed with health-boosting properties.  

In Sanskrit, the word for the coconut palm, kalpa vriksha, means "the tree that supplies all that is needed to live."  The naming is apropos considering the coconut's plethora of healing and beautifying properties.  It has anti-viral, anti-microbial, and anti-fungal properties, as well as cosmetic uses which is why it has been used for centuries as a cure-all.  It also makes an excellent moisturizer (when applied externally or taken internally), hair conditioner, and weight loss tool.

Here is how coconut can improve your health:

• Can help promote weight loss by supporting metabolism and restoring thyroid function
• Supports a healthy glow by improving circulation in the skin
• Restores sagging skin
• Reduces bags and dark circles under the eyes
• Prevents and lightens existing stretch marks (used externally)
• Counters fatigue
• Enhances memory
• Protects nerves from stress and helps relieve anxiety

Coconut can be eaten in many forms:  coconut oil, coconut water, and the meat of a young coconut. Check out the details here.