Shreephal

 "Shree-phal" - Coconut.

Shreephal or Coconut is a symbol of prosperity and goodluck. All auspicious occasion are marked with coconut breaking ceremony. May be because of its immense nutritive value.

🌰Coconut adds flavour to Indian gravies or dishes. Coconut water is often used as a refreshing drink. In Southern India, coconut oil is used as basic edible oil. Chutney accompanies most recipes.

🌰Coconut is a natural stress buster. Cooking grated coconut in curries with spices like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cumin, improves digestion and metabolism.

🌴Health benefits of coconut🌴

Significant anti-ageing agent - It is an effective antioxidant. 

🌴Good for bone health-

Being rich in minerals like potassium, manganese, and selenium it's good for bone health. 

🌴Keeps connective tissue healthy & strong-

Coconut water has been used as a medicinal tonic to sports drink because of its high content of potassium and antioxidants. It keeps the connective tissue hydrated and strong.

🌴Helps is maintaining electrolyte balance-

Coconut water is the natural way to replenish the supply of electrolytes in our body and prevent dehydration 

🌴Prevents acidity- Coconut water being bland & alkaline in nature helps prevent acidity. 

🌴Anti-carcinogenic properties.

🌴Prevents flatulence & indigestion. 

The fats present in coconut oil are said to possess antimicrobial properties.

  🌴Improves BMR

Regular consumption of coconut water increases the metabolism rate which helps to burn sugar and lose fat faster.

🌴Keeps Kidneys healthy

Coconut water also helps in dissolving kidney stones-  Potassium plays a key role in urine alkalizing and preventing formation of kidney stones.

🌴Ease digestion. 

Mineral like calcium, manganese and zinc, essential oils and high fibre content help in  aiding digression.  Manganese present in coconut helps in proper the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and cholesterol

🌴Helpful for diabetic patients 

Being low in glycolic index, coconut water helps in controlling diabetes. 

🌴Rich in good cholesterol

Abot 50% of saturated fat in coconut comes from lauric acid, which can help raise levels of heart-protective HDL.

It has ability to improve blood circulation, widen the blood vessels which get restricted due to the formation of plaque within them and helps the blood to flow smoothly through them.

🌴Manages Hypertension

Potassium present in Coconut results in lowering  of blood pressure.

Potassium helps balancing sodium levels in the body and regulate blood pressure.

🌴RBC in blood-

Being rich in copper and iron help form red blood cells, as well as selenium, an important antioxidant that protects your cells.

🌴Good for skin-

 Rich in antioxidants it delays skin ageing too. 

🌴Coconut milk is being used these days to be as substitute of milk in diet of patients with lactose intolerance. 

🌴High Satiety value-

High in fibre content helps person feel full for longer time.

🌴Natural Detox-

Its traditionally used in Prasad & ate during fasting.