Translations:AY Honors/Superfoods/Answer Key/14/en

The humble coconut packs a powerful nutritional punch. As well as its unique combination of ‘healthy’ fatty acids, which can have a positive effect on health, coconuts are also a rich source of minerals, including copper, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and selenium.
Each of the different food products extracted from the coconut fruit provides different nutritional goodness. The flesh of the fruit is a good source of the B-vitamins and potassium, while coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils available, high in lauric acid, a type of fat which promotes good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol.
Coconut benefits include: Improves immune system function; Helps protect against brain-related disorders; Lowers risk of diabetes; Reduces joint and muscle inflammation; Strengthens liver; Kills bacteria and parasites; Protects against cancer and other immune-related diseases; Eases acid reflux and promotes proper digestive function