5 Ways to Consume Coconut

Coconut Milk


Coconut split in half, showing the inner meat

Creamy and rich, coconut milk is made by blending coconut meat with water and then straining it.

Benefits:Good source of healthy fats, can be used as a dairy substitute.

How to Use:Use in curries, soups, smoothies, as a coffee creamer or apply as skin or hair moisturizer.



Coconut Water


A green coconut being held by a person with a straw inserted

Naturally refreshing and hydrating, coconut water is the clear liquid found inside young coconuts.

Benefits: 

Rich in electrolytes, low in calories, great for hydration.

How to Use: 

Drink it chilled, add to smoothies, or use as a base for tropical cocktails.



Coconut Oil


Extracted from the meat of mature coconuts, coconut oil is versatile for cooking and skincare.

Benefits: Contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that can boost metabolism.

How to Use: Cook with it, add to baked goods,Remove makeup gently and naturally or use as a deep-conditioning hair treatment to reduce frizz.



Coconut Meat


The white, fleshy part of the coconut that can be eaten fresh or dried.

Benefits:High in fiber, supports digestive health.

How to Use:Eat it raw, add to fruit salads, use dried coconut in granola and baked goods.

Create a facial scrub by mixing with sugar for exfoliation, use as a body exfoliant to remove dead skin cells.

Coconut Flour

 Made from dried, ground coconut meat, coconut flour is a gluten-free   alternative to wheat flour.

 Benefits: High in fiber and protein, low in carbs.

 How to Use: Use in baking as a gluten-free flour substitute, add to     smoothies for extra fiber, or use to thicken soups and sauces.




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