We all have foods that we love for one reason or another. Each of us has certain "go to" foods that we enjoy eating over and over again. There are some foods that we enjoy simply for their great taste. Other foods are enjoyed because they provide essential nutrients for our bodies, give us energy and make us feel strong.

This food is very appealing because it does all of these things.

Along with it's light and sweet, satisfying taste, the coconut is full of abundant nutrition and is recognized as being an important superfood. By eating and using this food as often as possible, your body will function at its best and you will feel happy and healthy.

One more thing... it's one of the most versatile foods you can find; in and out of the kitchen!

The most popular products are the meat, water, milk, and oil. The mildly sweet and nutty flavor of the meat is "oh so good" and you can enjoy it alone or with other foods.

Coconut water is a wonderful refreshment. It's great anytime for quenching thirst but especially on those hot summer days or as a "pick me up" after exercise. It's lite, refreshingly sweet, low in calories and completely natural.

How about coconut milk? Have you ever had it as a dessert over berries or in a bubbling hot soup? It's one of nature's finest foods and a fantastic ingredient for all kinds of recipes!

The benefits of coconut are substantial but none compare to the benefits provided by the oil. Of all the components listed above, the oil is in a class by itself.

Do you know how many ways it can be used?, or the extent of its healing abilities?

Many cultures around the world do, and they have for centuries. Today, in places like the Philippines, Thailand, India or other Southeast Asian countries the oil is used regularly. In the Pacific Islands, people often massage the oil all over their bodies during work or play. It is very common in these cultures to use the oil as a food but also as a medicine to restore health.

In addition to providing health benefits for humans, did you know that the oil helps animals too? Unlike many of us, animals instinctively know what is good for them and we've found that they will readily lick it off of your fingers if you let them. They also love it melted and mixed in with their food. We assure you, they will come back for more...

Besides directly consuming the fruits' meat, water, milk or oil, there are other edible products available too. Examples are sugar, syrup, flour, powder and vinegar. All of these have increased in popularity lately and are wonderful additions to any recipe.

No matter what the form, this versatile health food doesn't disappoint! It's a great food to cook or bake with and seems to make anything it's added to better. The variety of snacks, main dishes, soups, smoothies and desserts that include some form of this food is endless. If you are looking for some recipe ideas, look no further. We have all kinds of recipes here (including many of our favorites) and we hope you will love them as much as we do.

Not only can they provide benefit as a healthy food source, they're also added as an ingredient to many fine products. This is the case for such items as skin lotions, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, candles and bath salts.

In one form or another this amazing health food has been enjoyed by people from cultures all over the world for thousands of years. The people of these cultures have flourished for centuries eating, drinking and using every part of the fruit with no ill health effects.

For decades in the United States, controversy has surrounded this
"wonder of nature." Are coconuts really the cause of health problems like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and others? Many still think so.

We hope that the information presented here helps to dispel any lingering thoughts that they are anything but enormously beneficial.

This site is about "all things coconut" and contains a little of everything from general information, nutrition facts, history, health benefits, tasty recipes, a fun coconut facts quiz and a whole lot more.

Hopefully, after spending some time here, you will understand why they're appropriately called, The Fruit of Life.

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