Good for your gut: Coconut vinegar | Haylie Pomroy

Good for your gut: Coconut vinegar

Posted on July 20, 2014

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Coconuts are finally getting their due as one of the healthiest foods out there — and better yet, not a single part of the coconut goes to waste. The edible meat is full of lysine and medium-chain fatty acids that help rev up your body’s fat-burning engines; it can be pressed to create delicious coconut oil, or blended with the coconut water to make a delicious, dairy-free coconut milk. And don’t forget about coconut vinegar!

Speaking of coconut water, its natural electrolyte balance is so close to that of human blood that World War II medics used it to treat dehydration when they ran out of saline. So it’s no surprise that coconut water is pretty much the perfect natural sports drink, thanks to its rich vitamin, mineral and electrolyte content, amino acids, and natural, low-sugar sweetness. Researchers in Nigeria  have also shown that coconut water helps detoxify your body, boost your immune system and fight viruses.

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