As one of the many edible products made from the fruit cocos nucifera coconut cream has been used as a source of nutrition in traditional cultures for thousands of years. Coconut water and coconut oil have been used to treat a variety of diseases and health problems in addition to lowering cholesterol and aiding in weight loss. Known by many americans as unhealthy for years only recent modern medicine has begun to confirm the amazing health-promoting properties of coconut.
