Description
Coconut is a fruit rich in good fats and low in carbohydrates, which brings health benefits such as giving energy, improving intestinal transit and strengthening the immune system.
The nutritional value of coconut depends on whether the fruit is ripe or unripe, and generally has an excellent content of mineral salts, such as potassium, sodium, phosphorus and chlorine, making its water an excellent isotonic drink after training.
Health Benefits
Help you lose weight, because it has few carbohydrates and is rich in fiber, which increases satiety;
Improve bowel function, because it is rich in fiber;
Act as an antioxidant and prevent diseases, for being rich in vitamins A, C and E;
Strengthen the immune system, because it contains lauric acid, which prevents the proliferation of fungi, viruses and bacteria;
Replenish minerals that are lost during physical activity, as it contains zinc, potassium, selenium, copper and magnesium;
Nutritional Declaration
Calories (energy value) | 31.35 kcal | 1.57% |
Net carbs | 4.31 g | – |
Carbohydrates | 6.12 g | 2.04% |
Proteins | 1.19 g | 0.40% |
Total fat | 0.33 g | 0.60% |
Saturated fats | 0.28 g | 1.28% |
Dietary fiber | 1.82 g | 7.26% |
Sodium | 173.25 mg | 7.22% |
Name
Green Coconut
Conditions of Conservation and/or Use
Dry and cool place
Origin
Portugal
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