POWER OF THE COCONUT

The Coconut Tree and Fruit

Sample of six difference coconuts

Coconut trees are found in abundance in the regions along the highlighted lines. 

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Sample of a wide variety of products made for the coconut tree and fruits. Everything on the coconut tree can be used in production, including the roots.

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CERAMICS

Ceramic products are a multi-million dollar industry that appeal to the largest industry in the world, Tourism.

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ROPE MAKING

The trunk and roots could be used to make ropes.

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COSMETIC JEWELRY 

Very affordable and attractive jewelry can be made from the coconut shell.

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 PERSONAL CARE

Coconut oil based products promotes healthy hair and skin.

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BEVERAGES 

Coconut water has the same make up as blood plasma. In World War 2 they used it water as a substitute.

Everything that milk or cream is used for could be substituted with coconut milk. I love the added flavor it adds to peas and rice.

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COOKING OIL

Benefits:

• Promoting your heart health.
• Promoting weight loss.
• Supporting your immune system health.
• Supporting a healthy metabolism.
• Providing you with an immediate energy source.
• Helping to keep your skin healthy and youthful looking.
• Supporting the proper functioning of your thyroid gland.

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Commentary:
In The Bahamas we have an abundance of coconut trees that are found everywhere. Using modern technology we can make numerous products from the coconut tree and fruit. This would reduce our imports and can lead to exports.