What fruit is known as the fruit of life?

Q: What are the 12 fruits of life?

The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them: charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity.”

Coconut water is clear in color and is said to assist the human body with fighting a laundry list of ailments including the treatment of hangovers, kidney stones, malnutrition and gingivitis to name a few.6 According to an article “The Truth Behind The Coconut Water Craze,” published by Forbes.com, coconut water is low in calories, naturally fat and cholesterol free, is rich in potassium and super hydrating. In fact, when intra-venous (IV) solution was in short supply during World War II and the Vietnam War, some doctors utilized coconut water as a substitute.7

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Which fruit is known as God's fruit?
What is the fruit from the tree of life?
What are the 12 fruits of life?
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Additionally, coconut water is a great nutritional supplement for lack of fruit, vegetable or dairy consumption. Coconut water, which can be fermented into wine or vinegar, is also reported to be a very effective natural laxative.

Coconut Meat

As a coconut matures, coconut water morphs into coconut meat. Coconut meat is the edible white meat of a coconut, often shredded for use in culinary applications such as cakes and curries.8 Generally, the meat is sold fresh from a cracked endocarp, canned or as copra, which is dried coconut meat. Depending on the age of the coconut, the texture of the meat will vary. Younger coconuts tend to produce a gelatinous, jelly-like meat with a light flavor that can easily be eaten from its 9 shell with a spoon. More mature coconuts provide a stark contrast in consistency with firmer, sweeter meat that is rigidly attached to the shell.

In regard to the nutritional essentials of coconut meat, it’s considered a medium chain fatty acid according to Livestrong.com, meaning it doesn’t contribute to high cholesterol, but possibly helps lower bad cholesterol levels and increase good ones. Additionally, coconut meat is high in fiber that provides more than 20 percent of the recommended daily amount for most adults.

Furthermore, the trace mineral manganese, found mostly in bones, the liver, kidneys and pancreas, exists in abundance within coconut meat.10 This mineral helps the body metabolize fat and protein; supports the immune and nervous systems; and promotes stable blood sugar levels. Coconut meat also produces essential vitamins that promote proper fluid balance of the cells, heart function, muscle growth and sense of taste.11

Coconut meat lends itself to a variety of recipes including sweet potato casseroles, homemade trail mix, marinades for meat dishes, exotic soups, and sweet additions to cookies and cake garnishes, but coconut meat can also be to bring forth coconut milk.

Coconut Milk & Oil

Coconut milk is best when produced from coconut meat that is white, thick and creamy.12 The meat is steeped in hot water and strained through a cheesecloth to yield the liquid base for many recipes, one of the most popular being curry sauce. When the first pressing of coconut milk sits, coconut cream is produced, which is great when used in sweet recipes or rich sauces. Additionally, its culinary cousin, coconut oil, is extracted from copra-dried coconut meat and is currently being praised as one of the healthiest oils for cooking, or as a dairy-free replacement for butter.13 Coconut oil has been utilized to nurture everything including hair, skin and nails, and has also been employed in aromatherapy and cosmetic products. Most recently, coconut oil is being explored as a potential biofuel. According to several resources, coconut oil has over 101 cumulative applications for cuisine, beauty and health.

Coconut in Culinary & Craft

Internationally revered by culinary enthusiasts, and used in a plethora of ethnic cuisine all over the world, the coconut has been employed to enhance flavor, add texture and provide a tropical inspiration to recipes ranging from drinks, cakes, cookies, candies, sauces, pastries, pies, and frozen delights such as ice cream, sorbetto and premium gelato. Beans have basted in its flavor, pineapple has famously merged with its essence and curry dishes have benefitted from coconut’s savor. The tropical powerhouse has proven to be a flavor that can satisfy every aspect of the culinary palate.

Furthermore, the shell of the coconut has successfully been crafted into serveware, home décor, charcoal cooking bricks, purses, picture frames, baby rattles, and orchestrated into musical instruments.14 Even the fibrous husk of the coconut known as coir is utilized to create ropes, yarn, brushes, door mats, heat insulation, mulch for plant growing, etc.

The number of imaginative ways the composition of a coconut can be utilized is amazing. Considering all of the benefits it offers, “the fruit of life” seems to be the perfect description for one of Mother Nature’s most functional foods.

Resources and Further Reading:
1, 2, 4, 6, 13 Coconut Research Center (2004) Coconut (Cocos nucifera): The Tree of Life retrieved February 2013 from http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/

3, 7Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress. (2010). Retrieved January 2013 from http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/coconut.html

5Rogers, J. (2011).The Naughty Vegan! How to Open a Mature (brown) Coconut! Retrieved February 2013 from http://www.thenaughtyvegan.com/coconut.htm

8Neighmond, P. (2012). (2012).The salt: What’s On Your Plate: Is the Coconut Water Craze All It’s Cracked Up to Be? Retrieved January 2013 from http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/06/18/155115477/is-the-coconut-water-craze-all-its-cracked-up-to-be

9Be Healthy With Coconuts…the fruit of life (2012). Coconut Meat Can’t Be Beat. Retrieved February 2013 from http://www.be-healthy-with-coconuts.com/coconut-meat.html

10University of Maryland Medical Center (2011) Manganese Overview. Retrieved February 2013 from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/manganese-000314.htm

11Thompson, L. (2011). Livestrong.com: The Limitless Potential of You. Health Nutrition Benefits of raw Coconut Meat. Retrieved January 2013 from http://www.livestrong.com/article/352244-health-nutrition-benefits-of-raw-coconut-meat/

12What is Coconut Milk? (2012). WiseGeek: clear answers for common questions. Retrieved February 2013 from http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-coconut-milk.htm

Wellness Mama: 101 Uses for Coconut Oil (2013). Retrieved February 2013 from http://wellnessmama.com/5734/101-uses-for-coconut-oil/

14Coconut museum:The Many Uses of the Coconut. Retrieved January 2013 from http://www.coconut.com/museum/uses.html

Which fruit is known as God's fruit?

Pomegranate: fruit of the gods.

What is the fruit from the tree of life?

In Western Christian art, the fruit of the tree is commonly depicted as the apple, which originated in central Asia.

What are the 12 fruits of life?

The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them: “charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity.”

What is the fruit in heaven called?

Christianity likely introduced the idea of the fruit being an apple, in recollection of the 'apple of paradise' or when the Bible was translated. In Latin, evil is malum and an apple is called malus.