The Coconut Plant

<p><em>The Coconut Plant: Pathways to Health and Wellness</em> provides an in-depth scientific and practical analysis of the coconut (<em>Cocos nucifera L.</em>) as a cornerstone of tropical nutrition and natural health. It explores the biochemical composition nutrient density and therapeutic potential of each component of the plant-roots leaves bark flowers and fruit-linking traditional uses with contemporary evidence from nutrition and health sciences.</p><p>Written by Prof. Mogana S. Flomo Jr. the book emphasizes the coconut's role in promoting metabolic balance immune resilience cardiovascular health and skin vitality. Drawing on ethnobotanical data and current research it integrates holistic nutrition principles with modern dietary science to demonstrate how coconut-derived foods oils and beverages support optimal health.</p><p>Beyond nutritional analysis the text presents recipes practical applications and wellness models that illustrate how coconut products can be incorporated into balanced diets and preventive health strategies. Intended for nutritionists public health professionals students and wellness practitioners this book bridges the gap between traditional food systems and evidence-based nutrition positioning the coconut plant as a functional and sustainable resource for global health advancement.</p>