Coconut (Young)
Young coconuts are naturally green and larger than mature coconuts, but are usually cut down to a white, cone-shaped husk for sale in markets. They can be purchased at Asian markets and at many natural food stores. They are filled with a delicious coconut water and the inside of the shell is lined with a soft white meat. Young coconuts will last for 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.
Coconut water is identical to human blood plasma. It has been used in third world countries to give emergency plasma transfusions when human plasma was unavailable.
| Serving size: |
1 young coconut |
| Region: |
Throughout the tropical regions of the world |
Health Benefits
| Blood |
A great blood purifier. Water from young coconuts is identical to human blood plasma. |
| Sexual Function |
The soft white meat restores male sexual fluids. |
Nutrients
| Carbohydrates |
28 g |
9% |
The coconut water inside of a young coconut is a good source of carbohydrates. |
