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There’s been a lot of buzz in recent years about the health benefits of this versatile fruit.

It’s tasty and versatile — but is coconut the latest health food? We look at the benefits and myths behind this famed fruit.

Coconut milk, coconut oil, coconut water, coconut pulp — there’s been a lot of buzz in recent years about the health benefits of coconut. This tasty fruit has been a staple food and natural remedy in various cultures for centuries, but more recently its been making a comeback in North America. Some cooks swear by it, and some companies say their products can treat everything from kidney stones to HIV — and even help you lose weight.

But is coconut really the latest superfood? Here’s a look at two of the products getting all the attention.

Read more: The wonders of coconut?

The beverage is taking over, from celebs to supermarkets, but questions remain.

It’s all over the supermarkets and a big splash with celebs (like Madonna). Here are the real facts about this water craze.

The talk It speeds up your metabolism.
The truth “This is an urban legend,” says Liz Applegate, Ph.D., director of sports nutrition at the University of California in Davis. “There is no valid research proving it.” Another, albeit contradictory, myth: Coconut water makes you fat. This bad rap came from coconut milk, which is made from pressed coconut meat and packs 445 calories per cup, most from saturated fat. The water (the fluid in young coconuts) has only 46 calories per cup. Of course, for a truly trimming sip, opt for zero-calorie water, coffee or tea.

Read more: The Truth About Coconut Water

Drinking coconut water has many benefits. Coconut Water is naturally

• Low in Carbs
• 99% Fat Free
• Low in sugars

Coconut water contains organic compounds possessing healthy growth promoting properties that have been known to help

1. Keep the body cool and at the proper temperature.
2. Orally re-hydrate your body, it is an all natural isotonic beverage.
3. Carry nutrients and oxygen to cells.
4. Naturally replenish your body’s fluids after exercising.
5. Raise your metabolism.
6. Promote weight loss.
7. Boost your immune system.
8. Detoxify and fight viruses.
9. Cleanse your digestive tract.
10. Control diabetes.
11. Aid your body in fighting viruses that cause the flu, herpes, and AIDS.
12. Balance your PH and reduce risk of cancer.
13. Treat kidney and urethral stones.
14. Boots poor circulation.

Discover more about Coconut Water’s benefits at Drinking Coconut Water Benefits.

Here are additional links offering information about Coconut Water:

• Seven Benefits of Coconut Water
• Properties of Coconut Water
• Health Benefits of Coconut Water