Jennies Macaroons are rich in coconut, a nutritional powerhouse. Coconut contains the healthy fat the body needs to maintain a balanced diet. The good fat in coconut is high in medium chain fatty acids (or MCT's) and can be immediately burned as energy. The Jennies also provide an important source of lauric acid. Much of the world's population depends on coconut, which is considered a truly functional food because of its many nutritional benefits. Like human breast milk, coconut's lauric acid has unique anti-microbial qualities which boost the immune system. Coconut is high in dietary fiber, aids digestion and helps many thyroid conditions.