you could pick it up at almost any grocery store and turn it into so manysweetorsavoryrecipes.

you could even drink itswateror turn it intomilkoroil.

Additionally, are many health benefits to reap when consuming this fruit.

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However, with all delicious foods, it could also come with precautions.

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You may reduce your risk of bone fractures.

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It also helps formcollagen, a key part of bones and connective tissue.

Your body also needs copper to make energy.

You may fight against foodborne illness.

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Coconut can help fight against any illness that comes from contaminated food and bacteria.

You may become more regular and fight against constipation.

You may gain weight.

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Your cholesterol may go up.

“So you may want to rethink pouring it liberally.

Coconut oil has been shown to raise both bad and good cholesterol.”

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You may help to protect your body against cancer.

You may get a lot of sugar.

You may help to improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s.

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lower cholesterol

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