Coconut: Nature’s Versatile Gift

Coconut is a unique and remarkable fruit that is very versatile in our home. One simple fruit that serves many purposes and every part of it is very much useful, isn't that amazing?! Its shell, water, and flesh are used for health, beauty and food.

Coconut flesh

Coconut Shell

The hard part of coconut which is the shell can be used for household tools ( bowls, spoons, cups and spatula). It can also be used for crafts like jewelry and decorative materials. Locally, the shell can be used to form flame by burning it.

Coconut with shell

Coconut Water

This is one of the healthiest part of coconut; the refreshing and naturally sweet water that is drinkable which is good for hydration and digestion, boosts energy and maintenance of blood pressure. It can also be used for cooking and making snacks.

Coconut water and milk

Coconut Flesh

With my experience, i would say that the fleshy part of coconut is the most important part. This part can be used for many things; cooking, for skincare and snacks.

Fleshy part of coconut

The flesh can be consumed directly, it can be fried and processed to coconut flakes, candy and chips.

Milk can be extracted from flesh and used for coconut rice, cake or used in making pasta.

Oil from the flesh can also be extracted and used for cooking, frying, as cosmetic and hair treatment.

Coconut is beneficial to the health; both water and fleshy part of coconut provide great benefits;

• It is rich in essential nutrients
• It gives healthy skin and hair
• Good for digestion
• It restores energy
• Good for hydration

Thank you for reading my article on coconut, hope it is educative and impactful.

Please note that all the photos used in this article are mine