FOOD AND HEALTHY LIVING: COCONUT

COCONUT
Botanical name: Cocos nucifera

Coconut is a three in one plant (fruit,nut and seed). Coconut consist of three layers i.e exocarp,mesocarp and endocarp.

USES
Coconut has been used for many centuries to producesl fuel, fiber, oil,soap and musical instruments.

HEALTH BENEFITS
-Skin Disorder:Coconut oil has been identified to be good in treating skin disorder like eczema and dermatitis.

-Hair treatment: Coconut oil is also good when used on hair. It nourishes the hair and keep it moisurize and prevent hair damege.

-Healthy bones: Regular consumption of coconut improves and support the bones and teeths development and also prevent osteoporosis.

Coconut and its oil is also effective in treating condition like; skin rahes,fever,nausea,ulcers and asthma.

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