One cup of shredded coconut provides 1. Zinc is a mineral crucial to the strength and health of your immune system, and it also plays a critical role in wound healing. The mineral supports normal cell division and enables you to taste, see and smell properly as well.
Because 29 grams of the total fat in a serving of shredded coconut are saturated, the food should be viewed as an occasional treat. Regularly consuming too much saturated fat can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. Limit yourself to a small sprinkle of shredded coconut to enhance the flavor of foods such as low-fat plain yogurt or a bowl of oatmeal.
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I've purchased coconut meat in this form occasionally, especially when I was following a raw food diet and many recipes called for it, but it can be expensive. In addition to the immune-boosting and heart-healthy benefits mentioned earlier, coconut meat contains protein, a range of minerals like iron, potassium and magnesium, and is a source of fibre, which is great for the digestive tract.
Fresh coconut meat can be used in a variety of ways: toss it into a smoothie or curry, blend it into coconut milk or ferment your own coconut yogurt, slice it and dry it into "coconut chips," or consume it fresh as a snack. Coconut water is typically derived from young coconuts, as they contain higher amounts of water compared to mature coconuts. There's been a lot of marketing hype slapped on coconut water and, while the claims about coconut water itself are true, often the products that shout them from the rooftops don't actually confer those health benefits.
Coconut water is a natural source of electrolytes, containing high amounts potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium, making it a much better post-workout option to replace electrolytes than those neon-coloured sports drinks.
Research also shows that it can help lower blood pressure and has anti-bacterial properties , and animal research shows promise with respect to Alzheimer's and diabetes. As I mentioned, the food industry has co-opted the health benefits of coconut water for profit. The issue with most of the coconut water products you'll see on shelves is they're pasteurized, which removes the beneficial nutrients, plus they're often infused with added sugars to make the product more palatable.
So while those boxed coconut water products are a better alternative to pop or conventional sports drinks, they aren't going to offer you the nutrient value you'd glean from fresh, raw and unpasteurized coconut water. Coconut water has a naturally sweet taste, so you can essentially use it in any context where you'd use normal water.
To retain the health benefits, smoothies, juices and raw desserts are the best way to go other than drinking it straight up ; otherwise, you could also use it in baking, soups or stews. Shredded or desiccated coconut comes from coconut meat that has been grated or shredded and then dried. You can find both sweetened and unsweetened versions, and flakes in a variety of sizes.
Shredded coconut is rich in protein, fibre, iron and of course those beneficial fats. I prefer to use unsweetened coconut; we have enough sources of added sugars in our diets and I'd rather add my own sweeteners to my food. Toss shredded coconut into a variety of baked goods cookies, muffins, breads, cakes, granola bars, granola, coconut macaroons , sprinkle it on cereal, porridge, fruit or yogurt, incorporate it into your fruit crumble topping, use it as grain-free breadcrumbs for tofu, fish or meat, or add it to your smoothies, ice cream or hot chocolate.
I also like to take the large, wide-flaked coconut and make coconut chips. And have you ever tried coconut butter? Like any nut or seed butter, coconut butter is made by blending shredded coconut in a food processor until it's smooth and creamy. Use however you would enjoy your favourite nut butter!
You can even mix nuts and coconut together to make an incredible coconut-nut butter. If you aren't sure whether or not your shredded coconut has gone bad, a quick visual test will tell you all you need to know. Stored at room temperature -- about 70 degrees Fahrenheit -- a package of shredded coconut can last between four and six months.
If you want to keep it longer than that, especially if it's been opened, store it in the refrigerator in a sealed, airtight container. Under these circumstances, it will last between six and eight months. Freezing shredded coconut doesn't do anything to extend its shelf life.
Shredded coconut dries out the older it gets, and when it has finally gone bad, it will be brittle with a yellow tinge to its color.
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