Coconut

Coconut is another of those all-purpose foodstuffs like the soybean. Each element of the coconut tree can be used: the leaves, the husk for coir matting, the young buds, which are hearts of palm, the shell as a receptacle, the flesh as fresh “meat” or to extract flour, oil, butter, sugar, milk, or cream, and lastly, the water as a refreshing drink. The water has on occasion been used in drips as a replacement for blood, plus it has estrogen qualities, so it’s good for the menopause. It’s magical stuff, and forms part of the creation myths of several cultures. If you want to avoid Alzheimer’s, eating coconut can help.