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benefits of Coconut
Did you know the humble coconut is also known as "The Tree of Life"?
So how did this husky brown fruit get this regal title?
Origins of Coconut
Kalpa 'vriksha' - that is Sanskrit for what we know as coconut. It means 'tree which gives all that is necessary for living'. Which is a really apt description of it knowing what it can do. Perhaps after reading this you'd be inspired to start planting a couple of coconut trees in your backyard. While it may not be the first tree people would think of when starting an orchard, but after learning about its benefits, your coconut tree is going to be quite a prized possession! The ancient sages clearly knew what an amazing plant the coconut was, and have revered it ever since.
Popularity of Coconut
From ancient sages to present day food manufacturers, people across Australia are discovering the powerful benefits of coconut. When you add coconut milk and cream to food, you enhance its flavour and texture. It gives a creamy and exotic touch to both sweet and savoury dishes.
And the best thing is, it's delicious and it boosts your health! What more could anyone want in an ingredient? You could literally add coconut to a dish to jazz it up, give it a bit of kick and actually make the humble dish even more powerful so you score in both gastronomical and nutritional benefits. It makes us want to start adding a bit of coconut to everything!