Health benefits of coconut

Coconut cream / milk

Coconut cream is widely used in curries, desserts and cakes.

That's because it enhances the aroma and tastes of the dishes and can be obtained easily and cheaply. It has a thick, paste-like consistency and when diluted, it is called coconut milk.

However, people avoid coconut cream because of its high fat content. Above all, people who are trying to slim down.

But do you know that it is good saturated fat which can be easily metabolised or turn into energy fast? That means it does not cause blockages in our arteries.

I'm not suggesting you to indulge in coconut cream, but rather than avoid it altogether, it is alright to eat in moderation. The principle fatty acid in coconut milk is lauric acid, which is the same fat found in abundance in mother's milk.

After it turns into monolaurin, it strengthens your immune system and shields you from many illnesses like hepatitis C, herpes and even HIV!

It also protects our brain and bones.

It also has important anti-carcinogenic and anti-pathogenic properties which helps to prevent cancer. Attention ! coconut cream do not cause weight gain as easily as polyunsaturated oils. Never know coconut cream can be so good right?

You can buy pre-packed coconut cream in supermarkets. For unfinished portion, keep it in fridge but use it within a week. Also, do not freeze coconut milk as this causes it to curdle when you next use it in cooking.

Try different brands of canned coconut milk to find the one to your liking. Those with thick cream floating on top of the can with the watery milk below it are proofs that they are not artificially homogenized.

Virgin Coconut oil

Extracted from fresh coconut milk and meat, virgin coconut oil has such an aromatic and flavourful taste that it is used in many

Just like coconut cream, coconut oil reduces bad cholesterol unlike polyunsaturated vegetable oils such as canola, sunflower and safflower oils.

It contains least calorie count among the category of monosaturated oils.

Hey ladies, this is great news for you ! Surprise, surprise ! Coconut oil does speed up metabolism and aids you in shedding off the excess fats !

In places like South Pacific Islands and the Philippines, people are healthier because they consume more coconut and palm oils which are abundant.

Look at our society today - we pile high on our plates food equally high in carbohydrates and polyunsaturated oils which increase our risk of heart diseases and diabetes. Yet we complain about our weight and poor health. It's a shame !

However, coconut oil is different from other animal oil. Studies have found that it aids in lowering blood pressure and regulate thyroid dysfunction.

Unlike refined oils, it does not turn rancid easily and become toxic to our bodies.

virgin coconut oil heals damaged hair, as it nourishes your hair and scalp. Compared with mineral oil and sunflower oil, it is more efficient in healing damaged hair. That's because coconut oil is the only oil among the three which effectively reduces protein loss in hair.

Looking for a cheap but useful facial care product ? Virgin coconut oil is your choice. Here are some benefits :
1) it penetrates and moisturises the skin
2) minimise damage from sun exposure that causes sagging, wrinkling and blemishes
3)removes dead skin cells, producing an even texture and glow
4) heals damaged or diseased skin

Sometimes, wonderful remedies can be within your reach and in abundance, only if you look hard enough.

In this case, it is the Coconut.

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