Coconut Sprouts: Do You Know About Its Health Benefits?

Known as Kalpa Vriksha in Sanskrit, every part of the coconut tree is of use to us. But did you know about the health benefits of the coconut sprouts? Called Kobbari Puvvu in Telugu and Fopra in Bengali, the coconut sprouts are sometimes called coconut flower or nariyal ka phool. Also known as coconut pearl, coconut embryo or coconut apple, coconut sprouts have a spongy texture wit, sweet taste. They are found inside coconut fruits that are matured and vary in sizes. Celebrity dietician Rujuta Diwekar who keeps stressing about having healthy food locally rather than following fancy fad diets, talked about this delicious wonder in her Instagram post. So let’s find out what’s so special about them.

Nutritional Content Of Coconut Sprouts

Sprouted coconuts have carbohydrate content of around 66%, including 64% soluble sugars. The spongy soft coconut sprouts have a lot of dietary fibre and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus. Talking about the health benefits, Rujuta wrote the sprouts which are hyper local to the coastal parts of India, are good for your blood sugars, brain and bones. She went on to say that hopefully people can take some inspiration from the owl that can see with its eyes wide shut and see through all the bombardment of diet fads that get thrown at them. And in the meanwhile, on the next trip to Goa, she suggests to give that beer and gambling a break and eat the phool, don’t be a fool.

Now let’s have a look at the various benefits of this wondrous food:

Treats Bleeding Disorders

Having coconut sprouts is beneficial when experiencing bleeding disorders such as nasal bleeding or the problem of heavy periods. Coconut’s hormone balancing benefits are widely known as the fatty acids in it help in creating, processing and eliminating progesterone and estrogen so that hormonal balance stays intact. Also, it features among the top foods to be eaten to treat nose bleeds such as bananas, mangoes, papayas, dates, kiwis, and figs.

Treats Diabetes And Urinary Tract Disorders

The diet for people suffering from urinary tract problems usually requires foods that can balance the acidic and alkaline elements in the body. Coconut sprouts are high on minerals that can do exactly that. Apart from this, eating them also improves the secretion insulin and helps reduce the symptoms of diabetes.

Treats Diarrhoea, Dysentery

What can be a better addition your diet in summer season than coconut which has a host of benefits to cool down your body? Apart from a cool coconut water drink, you can also chomp on some coconut sprouts when you have tummy problems such as diarrhoea or dysentery with bleeding caused by too much heat.

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Treats White Discharge

A white discharge in women (leucorrhoea) can be normal but sometimes it can be a symptom of an underlying problem such as an infection.

Like everything coconut sprouts should also be eaten in moderation or else constipation may set in. So eat this accordingly to reap the benefits of this interesting part of the coconut tree and enjoy its taste this summer season. To know about more interesting alth topics such as the truth of superfoods and diet tips, keep reading Her Zindagi.

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