World Coconut Day 2023: Major coconut producing countries, including India, observe September 2 as Coconut Day. First observed in 1969, the day marks the founding of the Asia Pacific Coconut Community (APCC). It aimed to promote sustainable coconut cultivation throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The Asia-Pacific Coconut Community consists of all coconut-producing countries, including India. According to APCC“The main objective of this organization is to promote, coordinate and harmonize all the activities of the coconut industry which sustains the lives of millions of small farmers as well as those involved in the production, processing and marketing of coconut products.”
This year marks the 54th anniversary of APCC’s foundation. The organization still wants to improve the socio-cultural status of coconut farmers and create awareness in the society about the benefits of coconut. The theme of World Coconut Day 2023 is “A sustainable coconut sector for present and future generations”.
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How many coconuts can you eat a day?
The only remaining species from the genus Cocos is the coconut palm tree, which belongs to the Arecaceae palm family. Among many other things, it can be used to produce food, fuel, cosmetics, traditional medicines and construction materials.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil should be used like any other fat or oil despite its high saturated fat content. While this may be a healthy food choice, it is advised to limit yourself to two tablespoons (28 grams) or less each day. In most recipes, it can be substituted 1:1 for butter or oil.
A teaspoon or less is the ideal amount for a cup of coffee or tea.
Coconut water
Coconut water, also known as coconut juice, is the clear or semi-clear liquid inside a young coconut. There are no specific guidelines on how much coconut water to consume. Dieters can often enjoy one to two cups a day, while others simply stick to one cup of coconut water. Also, according to experts, it is advisable to limit the daily intake of coconut water to less than two cups.
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is a byproduct of coconut processing. It is obtained by shredding the meat of a ripe, brown coconut and boiling it in hot water. Afterwards, the mixture is filtered to remove any remaining solids. The white drink is considered rich in saturated fat. Experts recommend limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories, so 1-2 cups of coconut milk a day is still reasonable.
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Health benefits of coconut
- Coconuts have slowly become a very hot and versatile food commodity. They are used in everything from our daily kitchen to our beauty regimes. Some of the main health benefits of coconut are:
- Coconut water is the largest source of electrolytes that help keep the body hydrated so that muscles and nerves can function properly.
- Coconut water is rich in ascorbic acid, B group vitamins and proteins, with a low content of calories, carbohydrates and sugar and almost completely without fat.
- Coconut helps to restore oxidative tissue damage and contains a source of healthy fats, proteins and various vitamins and minerals.
- Coconut oil is a good food and medicine and can be used as a beauty supplement.
- Coconut oil contains saturated fat, as opposed to high-calorie, cholesterol-laden, long-chain saturated fat.
Side effects of coconut
Eating high levels of saturated fat is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, according to a study of more than 115,000 healthy adults. Coconut meat contains a lot of calories. So, if you don’t cut calories elsewhere, overeating could result in unwanted weight gain.
With about 17.16 million metric tons of coconuts produced in 2021, Indonesia was the world’s leading producer of the fruit. Contributing over 14.7 million metric tons to world production that year, the Philippines was the second largest producer of coconuts in the world. While during 2021-22 India accounted for about 31.45% of global production.
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Source: HIS Education