World Coconut Day: Why eat 'pongu' aka sprouted coconut?

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Sprouted coconut is even more nutritious than regular coconut. Photo: Shutterstock/Sijo george sunny

Pongu, also known as sprouted coconut or coconut apple, is an edible cotyledon that tastes sweet and has a sponge-like texture. Interestingly, sprouted coconut is more nutritious than coconut flesh and water. These are some of the proven health benefits of consuming tasty sprouted coconut.
1) Boosts immunity
2) Sprouted coconut's antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties keep away infections.
3) Delays ageing by preventing wrinkles on the skin.
4) Great for hair
5) The fibre in it improves digestion
6) Improves the absorption of minerals, nutrients and protein.

7) Helps in weight loss
8) Protects from lifestyle diseases
9) Improves insulin production in diabetic patients
10) Excellent for heart health
11) Increases the level of good cholesterol
12) Reduces the risk of heart disease by preventing plaque formation
13) Thyroid patients could consume sprouted apples as they improve thyroid functions.
14) Fights cancer, especially the cancer caused by lack of insulin
15) Protects from diseases by removing the free radicals

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