For hundreds of years, the coconut, both fruit and tree (Cocos nucifera), has been a great source of versatility in life. This type of plant provides certain human necessities such as food, drink, clothing, shelter, raw materials, as well as income acquired from selling its products. These then contribute in addressing worldly problems that arise due to the changes happening in the environment that surrounds us. This plant has already been utilized by humans for centuries—assisting them in their work and day to day living. But today, it is already a common visual of dreamy relaxation and increasingly, it is now a symbol of health. The coconut is making a huge comeback as the new miracle food. Its fruit is well-known for being highly nutritious and beneficial to all human forms. According to studies, this fruit is proven to be rich in fiber and packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Moreover, it has also been claimed as a potent cure for nausea, rash, fever, earache, sore throat, bronchitis, kidney stones, ulcers, asthma, syphilis, dropsy, toothache, bruises, and lice. …show more content…
Improving one’s heart health is also a benefit that this fruit has to offer. It gives healthy short chain and medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) that are important to good health. Based on researches, nearly 98% of all fatty acids ingested consists of long-chain fatty acids (LCFA) which are very dissimilar from MCFA that contains no harmful effect on cholesterol ratios; assist in taking down the risk of atherosclerosis; and protect the body against heart
Murray, Michael T., Joseph E. Pizzorno, and Lara Pizzorno. "The Healing Power of Nuts and Seeds." The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods. New York: Atria, 2005. N. pag. Print.
Coconut oil can be used for just about any health issue you can imagine because it contains medium chain fatty acids, which means it goes directly to your liver where it's then used as energy. This process has therapeutic effects on your body that can help with a variety of disorders. Such as, epilepsy, Alzheimer's, Candida, eczema, weight loss and more.
Coconut oil has been a part of society for centuries and will continue to flourish in the African American community. Coconut oil is known for penetrating the hair shafts, preventing the hair from shrinkage/swelling, and most importantly preventing the hair from becoming damaged. Today, there has been an outbreak of African American women accepting their natural roots and ending the cycle of getting a relaxer every other month. Coconut oil has found itself in many different hair companies because of its great qualities; As I Am, Dark and Lovely, Shea Moisture, and even Suave. Coconut oil has become a prominent symbol in the black community to embrace their natural hair, create small businesses, and feel great by going against societies beauty standards.
In summary, two of the effective components which can prevent heart disease in edible vegetables have already been found—the lycopene and dietary fiber. They have various edible sources for people’s consumption. While much has already been learned about these two biologically active substances, much remains to be learned. It is also important to understand the possible influence of other biologically active components, as well as people’s daily diet to keep cardiac health according to the research.
Coconut oil can be used for a wide variety of health, wellness and beauty issues. However, there seems to be a lot of confusion about the different types of coconut oil on the market. What's good and what's not so good, etc. Before you can make an intelligent decision about which coconut oil is right for you and your situation, you need to know a few of the basics about coconut oil before you begin your search.
Apples are great antioxidants. They prevent lipid peroxidation, which is degradation of fats in the organism under the influence of “free radicals”. This is particularly important for cardiovascular system protection.
Although it has been known for nearly a century is a superficial application of coconut oil changed since 1930, when the dentist Weston Price examined traditional diet and its effect on dental health, as well as the overall health of the population living in the South Pacific. He found that their diet rich in coconut products is strong, regardless of the high concentration of fats and heart disease in
(Minifie B.w, 1989) The cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao) is a surprising tree, which is growed in certain constrained ranges and atmosphere conditions; it is a local of thick tropical timberlands of the Amazon where it develops in semi shade, and high modesty and it is accepted to have spread regularly westwards, and northwards to Guyana and Mexico then later headed to the Caribbean islands. (Morganelli A, 2006) the cocoa tree first develop in rainforests of south and focal America, Its first cultivator s from harvests to trees where the aged Mesoamerican and most cocoa trees are developed in spots close to the equator where the climate is constantly hot and wet. (Backett S.t, 2008) To be called ''...
Detoxification – coconut oil is a good detoxifying agent that will help cleanse the insides of your body. Detoxification is an advisable to be done frequently to expel harmful toxins and agents in your body. Once you do this, your body will be healthier and less prone to sickness.
Tomato fruit quality for the fresh market has been improved for over 30 years (Causse et al., 2001). Fruit quality was divided in to two parts, internal quality, and external quality (Mata, 2000). Mata (2000) also indicated that a wide range of tomato currently available in the market were of high yield and extraordinary external quality. Tomato fruit contribute to nutrition worldwide, and contain diverse antioxidant molecules (Sacco et al., 2013). Fruit quality of tomato is very important attribute for the cultivated tomato. That good quality may contribute to a reduction in the risk of certain type of cancer and cardiovascular diseases (Causse et al., 2003).
Biological Knowledge The production of palm oil requires the deforestation and clearing of land which threatens the rich biodiversity in the ecosystem of Indonesia, which is affected by the production of palm oil negatively as issues are raised with the problem of deforestation with the clearing of land, and also the potential distinction of animals such as orangutans. There are still however ways in which the production of palm oil can be sustainable to the environment, as palm oil is essential for the use by humans because of the containment of the nutrients and also with the production of foods and products. Arguments for The production of palm oil is beneficial for humans as palm oil contains various nutrients. Research suggests that the palm oil contains the essential nutrients contributing to good health, like low cholesterol for humans.
“Acai is a berry grown on the acai palm tree (Euterpe oleracea), which is native to tropical Central and South America and grows mainly in floodplains and swamps “(Ulbricht et al. 2012). Acai is being used as an alternative medicine for several diseases or conditions. In the United States acai is being used for weight-loss, anti- aging remedies, antioxidants, and as an oral contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the gastrointestinal tract (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012, NCCAM). Before we can use an alternative medicine treatment there needs to be research or trials done to prove the efficacy of the treatment. There are studies about acai that prove or disprove the claims of its use. The evidence or the science proves some uses of acai, but there is more research that needs to be done. There are contraindications for acai just like with all medicines and people need to be aware of this before they try any new medicines or treatments.
Subtitle: In its purest form, coconut oil is full of fatty acids that will improve the condition of your scalp and hair, so knowing how to determine the best one for you is essential
Suarez, Danilo. "The Plight of Coconut Farmers." Manila Standard Today 28 May 2013, n. pag. Web.
Weight control is a concern of most individuals, and as a person ages weight becomes more difficult to manage. When this problem occurs, the majority of people look to exercise or diet change for answer. In order to manage one’s weight a person must eat fewer calories than they expend, which can be completed by consuming foods with lower energy density, high fiber, and high water content. When it comes to research and diet it is common knowledge that fruits and vegetables are superior in nutrition when compared to the other food groups. According to the Center for Disease Control, “consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables is associated with lower risks for numerous chronic diseases including cancer and cardiovascular disease” (Can, n.d.,