The Healthy Goodness
of ESNA Coconut products
of ESNA Coconut products
Here at ESNA, we believe in bringing the goondess o tropical paradise to the rest of the world. Coconut, it's many manifestations and bi-products collectively make up some of the healthiest produce to be grown anywhere in the world. In Sri Lanka, we have a particular advantage being a topical island with an abundance of coconuts.
We have gone a step futher at ESNA Exports, priding ourselves in expert know-how whe it comes to all things coconut related. And we are more than happy to share our knowledge with everyone, as ambassadors of great Sri Lankan produce.
Coconuts are used in many forms including coconut water, coconut milk, coconut cream, desiccated coconut, coconut flakes and coconut oil among others, making the coconut tree one if the most versatile and nutritious in the world. In fact, consuming coconuts in any form can help you lead a happier, healthier lifestyle.
Whe you consume a coconuts based product, your body tends to product more energy instead of storing the coconut as body fat. Coconut also helps to improbe your body's pverall endurance during physical activities, promotes healthy thyroid function and relieves chronic fatigue.
Coconut is known to improve digestion by reducing inflammatory conditions associated with the digestive system. This happens because the coconut is full of fibre and is able to help the absorption of other nutrients at meal times including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Coconut contains ma ny fatty acids (MCFA) that are essential for your health, unlike most other fatty products. MCFAs have no negative effect on cholesterol ratios and help protect you against heart disease. Sri Lankans are known to have far less issues with heat health and cholesterol than other parts of the world due to regular consumption of coconut based products. Unlike other foods that contain fats, coconut also contains a large amount of lauric acid, the predominant fatty acid found in breast milk.
Coconut fibre has been known to slow down the release of glucose in your bloodstream making it one of the lowest GI figres in the market today. Coconut water and flakes have a very low GI of only 35, far less than sugar, honey and maple syrup. Coconut also helps to relieve pressure on both your pancreas and enzyme system. In turn this reduces risks associated with diabetes.
Coconuts easily rival all other sources of dietary fibre including wheat, oats and rice. In fact, it is able to supply you with 61% of your dietary fibre needs. The body doesn't digest the dietary fibre in coconut making it the healthier option as it ensures that no calories are absorbed into your body.
Coconuts are able to help with weight loss and also prevent obesity issues by speeding up the body's metabolism. It also provides an immediate source of energy with fewer calories than other fats, making it the healthier option. Coconut products give you a better ability to go without eating for several hours without any hypoglycaemic effects.