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Anyone tried coconuts?
Answers4N:
I was recently sent a book by David Wolfe (2009) called Eating for Beauty, Wolfe claims, "Young coconut water is identical to human blood plasma, making it the universal donor. Plasma makes up 55% of human blood. The remaining 45% of our blood consists of hemoglobin, which is essentially transformed plant blood (chlorophyll). When we consume a drink of consisting of 55% fresh coconut water and 45% fresh green-leaf juice, we give our-selves an instant blood transfusion" (p. 77).
I have never tried this, but I think it might be worth a try for our son (minor), I am really interested to see if his hemoglobin would react positively to the combination. Has anyone heard of this before or tried this?
Andy Battaglia:
Coconut water is very nutritious and loaded with minerals. Chlorophyll is identical to hemoglobin except it has a magnesium atom rather than an iron atom at its center. However, since food is digested, the ability of chlorophyll to affect the hemoglobin level is suspect. Dy Chris Reynolds has talked about this in reference to wheatgrass and he believes that chlorophyll is not the important factor in wheatgrass, although it does have value. Coconut water is nourishing and delicious, so I do recommend it but don't expect any big changes in Hb.
Pratik:
I am Major and I take Coconut water as well. It's a rich minerals drink and I advice to give it to your child, whether Major or Minor, it would be beneficiary. I was suggested by an Endocrinologist back in 2009, though I used to take it since my childhood (I love it). Also it has good amount of potassium which is helpful for building bone mass and keeping the bones healthy, as well.
texas_thal:
I'm beginning to try the packaged coconut water in grocery stores here in US. I've seen 2 brands so far - Naked and Zico.
I'm sure these don't compare to real fresh coconut (off the tree) but hopefully these are not too bad quality wise. They are surely convenient.
Answers4N:
Thank you all for your feedback on the coconut theory & use!
Texas-Thal,
There is a newer fresh coconut milk product in the refrigerated section of most big name grocery markets including super Walmarts, I think it is made by Silk, they also make an almond milk, and soy milk. I don't know if it is any better than the shelf versions. I actually attempted to give our little one coconut milk/water when we took him off of cow's milk to assess an iron anemia he has, he would not drink it at all - yet, he loves the vanilla almond milk...probably because it is sweeter, lol.
I am hoping to check a whole foods store soon for the whole young coconuts and to pick up some coconut oil - that book I referenced above, also mentioned in great detail the benefits of coconut water/milk and oil for thyroid function...I might have to check it out myself for that purpose alone!
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