Benefits of Coconut

Coconut looks different from the smaller nuts and is extremely unique in its benefits. It offers a multitude of options to be useful to us. There is coconut milk, coconut oil etc. It is nutritious and rich in fibre, has vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5 and B6, minerals like iron, selenium, calcium, sodium, magnesium and phosphorous. Coconut milk is lactose free and can be used as milk substitute especially those with intolerance for lactose. It is a good base for milk shakes, smoothies or in baking.