Health Benefits of Coconut Water Scientifically coconut is known as Cocos Nucifera. Coconut palm well flourishes under the costal tropical environment. Coconut water is actually the juice present inside the inner cavity or endosperm of young and tender coconut. Naturally refreshing, coconut water has a sweet, nutty taste. Coconut water is proclaimed for its nourishing substance; it is low in calories, low in fat and contains high amounts of important vitamins and minerals. Some even venture to
Coconut water is actually the juice present inside the interior cavity or endosperm of young, tender coconut. Its water is one of the nature’s most refreshing drinks, consumed worldwide for it’s nutritious and health benefiting properties. Vitamins, minerals, amino acids and phytohormones are present in coconut water. Coconut water contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7 and B9 . Minerals such as potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorous, iron, copper, sulphur and chlorides are present in coconut
Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is an economic plant which is cultivated in most tropical countries (Seow and Gwee, 1997). It is also called a “tree of life” because of its many usage and versatility. Dendy and Timmins (1973) cited a coconut fruit is composed of about 38.5% shell, 51.7% kernel and 9.8% water. It is considered one of the most important crops in the Philippines as it substantially contributes the income to Philippine economy. The Philippines continues to be one of the world’s leading suppliers
superior hydration and health benefits, Vita Coco Coconut Water faces significant competition from many participants in the beverage industry. In the health-conscious Swedish market, successful beverages must appeal as beneficial to one’s wellbeing. Additionally, the active lifestyle of Swedish culture produces a strong demand for all natural, hydrating drinks. In 2012, the New Nutrition Business stated, “the current value of the European [coconut water] market is estimated to be worth $65 million”
Learn Some Interesting Tropical Fruit Facts Lychee, banana, Mango, passion fruit, coconut, Dragon Fruit Facts, African cucumber etc. are a number of the best tropical fruits. Tropical fruits have exceptional shape, color and flavor. They also give lots of nutritional payback. In this article I you will get some interesting facts about tropical fruit Tropical fruits are got in different parts of the world. Local tropical fruits aside from being enjoyed as fresh fruits are used by the natives to treat
Philippines are the place where many species of coconut can be found. Every component of coconut tree can be utilized. For example, from coconut fruits, it can produce several kinds of popular food and beverages such as coconut milk shake or nata de coco. Even though nata de coco is originated from Philippines but in 1993, Japanese people especially young people considered nata de coco a popular dessert; however, its popularity declined because their interest moved to another trendy dessert. Nata
Coconut coir and coco-peat industry Introduction Coconut tree (cocos nucifera) which belongs to the Arecaceae / palm family is commonly found in the tropic and sub tropican areas of the world. In Sri Lanka people use almost every part of the coconut tree for their daily domestic needs as well as for raw materials in many fields such as agriculture , furniture industry etc. Being of such great use since the old days coconut has become an essential part of the lives of Sri Lankan people. Coconut tree
About Matag Coconut MATAG is a short form or a nick name of new hybrid coconut which is from original coconut from Malaysia which is Malaysia Yellow Dwarf (MYD) or Malaysia Red Dwarf (MRD) as female parent crossing with Tagnanan coconut as male parent from Philippine. This hybrid is high yielding and early in maturity with round large fruit. The height of MATAG coconut can reach up to 15 meter and the leaves can be green or orange depends on the main Malaysia coconut tree. MATAG coconut is the new
Natural has its own world in St. Martin. The island is about two kilometres long and the deep blue water all around it is outstanding to watch. Rocks of different sizes and types are all around the beach, some of which are with razor sharp spikes that can cut your foot into pieces if you step on them. Moreover, different coloured sea weeds and live corals can be seen on the rocks which are submerged in the water. St. Martin is the only Island in the world with live corals. There are more than thousands
current in the hope it would bring me to land. I knew my luck was changing because, by a lucky chance, I managed to grasp a trunk of a coconut palm, which like me was drifting in the current. Could this be a sign that land was nearby? Finally, after drifting in and out of sleep, I found myself washed up on a beach. It was a wide and long golden beach with coconut trees and palm trees outlining the shore. I stood there thinking for ages, wondering if anyone knew where I was and if they did, why
more frightening. As the story goes on, Phillip begins developing confidence. He shows this in his attempts to do things himself. “Slowly, I was beginning to know the island. By myself, keeping my feet in the damp sand, which meant I was near the water, I walked the whole way around it.”(Chapter 11, Taylor 79). Phillip is no longer frightened of the sounds on the island. He begins exploring the island by himself to learn each and every sound. By the end of the novel, Phillip is brave. He develops
Background of the Study In (2004), USDA scientists investigated over 100 foods to measure their antioxidant concentration per serving size. Jam sandwiches are thought to have originated at around the 19th century in the United Kingdom. Two apples - Red Delicious and Granny Smith - ranked 12th and 13th respectively. Antioxidants are disease-fighting compounds. Scientists believe these compounds help prevent and repair oxidation damage that happens during normal cell activity. In Scotland they are
food that was very present in our lives was coconut. I remember coconuts being incorporated into many of my meals, mainly desserts. We could have the coconut meat prepared different ways: shredded into our food, garnished on top of our food, or scraped straight from the shell. We often drank the coconut water as well. Family parties often included buying a bunch of coconuts to cut and prepare just seconds before consuming them. My mother even used coconut oil for my hair and skin as a child, since
Education is destroying Kerala! In Lawrence Gable’s article, “Kerala Turns to a Machine,” the promise of free education is slowly demolishing its coconut industry. For years, India’s caste system has been a dominant force in its society, but it is being broken down in the world’s coconut capital: Kerala. This system controls the lives of Indians, controlling who they are to associate with, the quality of their lives, and whether or not they receive the coveted privilege of education. However, in
Uses for Coconut Oil You might be wondering what can you use coconut oil for? Here’s the deal: coconut oil’s versatility is endless. It's a food, a household cleaner, a cosmetic, a health supplement wow coconut oil is an all in one product! Used in cosmetic shampoos, conditioners, body creams and massage oils, coconut oil has a renowned history of use as a beauty oil. Coconut oil does so much more it can reduce acne, treat dandruff, fight gum disease and its healthy for you loaded with good
specialty handicrafts that are well-known throughout the Central Pacific region. They are known for the originality and workmanship that is put into the handicrafts. Some of the handicrafts made are woven baskets, fans, wall hangings, pursers, and mats. Coconut oil is also used to make things such as soap and laundry detergent. All of the handicrafts and products the Marshallese make are made with natural products (“Culture”,
“I had a blast ATVing,” my cousin, Ritu said. I replied, “I know, it’s too much fun.’’ We had the best of all worlds during this trip. I went to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. I went during the end of July through August in 2015. I went on an ATV car with my mother. It was like a party everyone could imagine. We proceeded this adventure on a hot, sweltering day. I felt as if I could melt from the heat of the sun. We had a total of forty people, partnering up, enjoying the ATV ride
Throughout the events of the short story, she becomes increasingly jealous of her brother. In the beginning, her grandmother permits only the narrator’s older brother, Nonso, to climb the coconut trees to fetch coconut for the family. Next, the grandmother allows Nonso to eat first. Finally, the narrator has a flashback of how her mother would chuckle whenever she tucked Nonso to sleep but would only give the narrator a simple goodnight. The narrator’s
The Bogeyman Late one night, you’re having trouble falling asleep. It’s been storming all night, and the lightning has made it nearly impossible to lay your head down. The room is pitch black, save for the streak of moonlight streaming in through the curtains. All of a sudden, you hear something scratching at the window. You shrug it off, as it must just be a branch from the tree right outside. The sound of something shuffle around in your closet begins to echo in the room. You realize you’re standing
Mako lives on Bora Bora Island. He wants a reward of 30 acres of land and a sailing canoe. Mako has to handle his entire family because his father was killed by the ghost of the lagoon, Tupa. One day, he was asked to go get bananas from the nearby island with his dog, Afa. While he goes to get bananas he hears Afa getting attacked, he suspects that Tupa is here. He fights against Tupa and kills him with two spears. In the story “Ghost of the Lagoon”, Sperry Armstrong shows us that Mako is ready to