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Deliciously beneficial has been the consumption of this fruit, it provides us with energy, saturated fats and great caloric intake; I love to eat coconut because it is one of my favourite fruits and I enjoy its multiple nutritional properties when consuming it with skin and drinking its water

Coconut and I have a beautiful history for a long time, when I was a child I was used to drink it in juice, I remember that they made a big jar of a creamy and sweet shake, I also remember that my grandmother liked to add the freshly strained coconut milk when she cooked the black beans, this milk was a special ingredient that could not be missing in her beans and I was looking forward to eat the remaining coconut that was left in the strainer, I added sugar and enjoyed a delicious snack

As the years went by I realised that this fruit is not highly valued in many homes, in fact I don't know anyone who makes black beans with coconut milk as my grandmother used to do, nor have I seen a home where they make a jar of coconut juice; well, maybe my grandmother learnt these things from someone with another culture that does not belong to this country and then taught these customs to me!

Coconut water is considered a natural nutritious drink with wonderful benefits such as lowering blood pressure, staying hydrated, refreshing and detoxifying for the kidneys, I buy both fresh and dried coconuts, both contain this delicious natural liquid which if you drink it cold you will notice how refreshing it is

Now that I make pastries this fruit is special for my desserts, I love using coconut milk and shredded coconut in these sweet preparations; many times I buy it to make a recipe and as it is my favourite fruit I end up eating this ingredient, the coconut pulp with its skin contains antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibres. I have enjoyed a wonderful refreshing afternoon drinking coconut water, and I decided to share my experiences with you, of this great food that has accompanied me since my childhood!