You've seen them in produce section of the grocery story, and their oil is sold in the nutritional health supplements aisle. They're round, brown and—if you've never eaten one before—a little intimidating. They're coconuts, and the flesh and oils inside them is great for brain, heart and skin health.
The funny thing about coconuts is that they occasionally have a bad reputation, even though they contain one of the world's healthiest saturated fats—namely, coconut oil. Here's a little rundown on the fruit itself, as well as tips on how to use its oil in healthy cooking and food preparation.
The coconut: A migrating miracle
Where do coconuts come from? If you buy them at the supermarket, chances are they're grown in domestic greenhouses in the U.S. However, some coconuts are imported from Central or South America.
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