Coconut milk is a product that is distinguished not only by the most delicate taste and delicate specific aroma. The drink is a storehouse of the most valuable substances and vitamins necessary for the body, it contributes to maintaining health, beauty and prolonging youth.
The chemical composition of coconut milk, the benefits of elements
The composition of exotic coconut milk has high nutritional capabilities. Even with a small amount of product, the body quickly gets saturated. A tasty and healthy delicacy is saturated with such nutrients and healthy substances:
• B vitamins (B1, B2, B5, B6, B9), C, E, K, PP;
• choline;
• macro- and microelements - magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, iron, selenium, copper, manganese;
• organic acids - capric, lauric;
• fatty acids - Omega 3, Omega 6, Omega 9;
• fatty oils;
• mono- and disaccharides;
• ash;
• enzymes;
• amino acids;
• dietary fiber.
Sugar in the product is represented by natural fructose, so milk is an excellent ingredient for diet foods. Per 100 g of product, 160 kcal, 3.8 g of protein, 2.9 g of carbohydrates and 14.8 g of fat are consumed. The composition also includes about 4-5% of vegetable protein and easily absorbed by the body fats. Thanks to them, the product can easily replace animal milk for those people who have individual intolerance to its components. More on the benefits of some components:
1. The coarse fibers in the composition are able to activate digestion, stimulating the intestines and accelerating the removal of processed food from it. Coarse fibers are perfectly digested and completely absorbed in the body, while improving metabolic processes and removing toxins and toxins from the body.
2. Lauric acid has a beneficial effect on the immune system, helping the body to more effectively fight viruses, bacteria, pathogens. Also, the acid has an antibacterial effect on the body. It is important for the prevention of gastric diseases of gastritis, ulcers.
3. Cytokines - substances that have an anti-cancer effect on the body. They are able to slow down the aging process in tissues and serve as an obstacle to the formation of blood clots.
4. A set of vitamins A, E, C, B has a positive effect on human well-being, eliminates chronic fatigue syndrome, tones.
5. Manganese helps lower blood sugar. Due to the lack of sugar in the composition and the presence of sucrose, an elixir can be consumed even by patients with diabetes mellitus.
6. Phosphates are important for strengthening bone tissue and building a reliable durable skeleton.
7. Magnesium in the juice has a beneficial calming effect on the nervous system, eliminates hyperactivity. Coconut milk helps normalize sleep, eliminates depressive states and relieves stress, muscle tension, and joint pain.
The composition of milk from coconut and the lack of cholesterol is different. This feature indicates that for people with cardiovascular diseases, the product is not only approved for use. It is also an excellent prevention of plaque formation.
Coconut milk: benefits and healing qualities of the product
Coconut milk is distinguished by such positive effects on the body:
• antiviral;
• antimicrobial;
• wound healing;
• anthelmintic.
The inclusion of a coconut elixir in the diet gives such beneficial effects on the body:
1. Normalization of the functioning of the digestive tract.
2. Prevention of diseases of the digestive system.
3. Strengthening and giving strength to bones, nails, teeth.
4. Improving brain activity and increasing mental activity, increasing concentration.
5. Normalization of the nervous system, improving its functions.
6. Raising the level of hemoglobin in the blood.
7. Decrease in an indicator of sugar and bad cholesterol in an organism.
8. Strengthening the heart muscle, adjusting the work of the cardiovascular system as a whole.
9. Increasing the body's defenses to infectious and colds.
10. Aligning the hormonal background, eliminating problems with the thyroid gland.
11. Improving the condition of the body with urological diseases, facilitating the course of diseases of the genitourinary system.
12. Prevention of the formation of cancerous tumors.
13. Improving the protective properties of the respiratory system.
14. Toning the body, this property is especially relevant after training and physical activity. Milk restores strength to the body, relieves fatigue and returns well-being.
The use of coconut milk, the benefits of the product for the body
Wonderful taste and aroma allow the product to be widely used in cooking. However, the potential of coconut milk does not end there. The drink is quite successfully used in cosmetology, as an ingredient in creams and face masks, balms and ointments for hair. Elixir can solve completely different problems with the appearance of the skin or hair, ranging from acne to a healthy shine of strands.
Pure coconut milk is more effective. Therefore, to ensure beauty and youth, you do not need to mix it with other ingredients.
1. Benefits to the skin. It is enough to simply replace lotions or gels for washing with a coconut drink in order to notice significant improvements in the state of the dermis after a short amount of time. The skin will become firm, toned, moderately moisturized and clean. You can see how the traces of persistent fatigue, acne, inflammation, dryness, peeling, the first signs of skin aging disappear. In addition, a natural elixir will protect the skin from hard UV rays and will help to ensure that the tan is laid evenly. The consequences of an unsuccessful tan can also be eliminated with a coconut drink.
2. Benefits for hair. The use of milk instead of balms, conditioners, masks will help to solve the problem of increased oily hair and scalp, dandruff, excessive greasy shine. Also, the tool can slow down the processes of hair loss, stimulate active growth and strengthen hair follicles. Suitable for hair of any type and even for hypersensitive skin.
The main contraindications to the use of coconut milk, the harm of the product
Side effects from drinking coconut milk are extremely rare. This happens most often if a person has an individual incompatibility with certain components of the product.
People with fructose intolerance also need to limit consumption, with abuse, consequences can occur in the form of stool disorders, itching, skin rashes, dizziness.
The main harm is caused by the product only in those cases when the expiration date or the conditions of proper storage were not met.
Caution should be exercised when treating milk to pregnant women, consuming the product in small portions.
