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January 26, 2019

Coconut Meat - Cut The Crap Kitchen - Costa Rica

Coconut Meat


Price Per Unit: ₡333 ≈ $0.56

Vegan
Vegan
Gluten-free
Gluten-free

 

 

 

 

People frequently get coconuts or pipas on the beach to drink the water but then throw the rest away. Unfortunately, they are missing some of the best parts of the coconut, the meat. Coconut meat is packed with a ton of nutrients and healthy fats.

This tropical delight is high in ascorbic acid, B vitamins, and proteins. In addition, it helps to restore oxidative tissue damage and is a source of healthy fats, proteins, and various vitamins and minerals. Coconut meat contains 17 amino acids out of the 20 amino acids needed for optimal protein formation–meaning it is great for building muscle mass. Do some research and soon you will see that the water is just the icing on the cake.

The easiest way to access the meat in the coconut is with a machete or large knife. A few solid whacks and you'll soon be looking into the white bliss of tasty nutrition. Use a spoon to easily separate the meat from the shell. Then you can easily use a knife to cut the coconut into bite-size pieces.

We generally eat coconut meat raw. We have tried toasting it and baking it too, but usually, we don't want to wait to cook it. It is great to eat it fresh right out of the shell.

Health benefits of Coconut Meat:
1. Medium Chain Fatty Acids - are broken down much faster than long chain fatty acids.
2. Does Not Contribute To High Cholesterol - unlike long chain fatty acids do.
3. Boosts the Immune System - through antioxidants and the trace mineral manganese.
4. Reduces Inflammation - due to antioxidants.
5. Healthy Digestion - due to high fiber content.
6. Supports the Nervous Systems - from high amounts of trace mineral manganese.
7. Promotes Heart and Cell Health - with minerals potassium and copper.

*Lisa Thompson, CNH, HHP, CMT, PT

Nutrition Facts

1 servings

Serving size

1 Coconut (397 Grams)


Amount per serving
Calories1405
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 133g171%
Saturated Fat 118g590%
Sodium 79.4mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 60g22%
Dietary Fiber 36g129%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 13g

Vitamin C 21mg24%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 53mg295%
Potassium 1413.3mg31%
Vitamin B6 10mg589%
Magnesium 31mg8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Coconut Meat

About the author 

Steve Page

Author Steve Page is the co-founder of the Viva Purpose, Inc. publishing group and is excellent at working with authors. He became a #1 International Bestselling author by self-publishing his first book, "Cut The Crap & Move To Costa Rica, A How-to Guide Based On These Gringos Experience." Through his website, blogs, and social media he continues to provide expert advice to relocators with current events and logistics of expat life in Central America.

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