The benefits and harms of coconut milk

Most people mistakenly assume that the liquid in coconut, and there is coconut milk. In fact, it is just water, and milk is obtained from coconut pulp. In this article, you will learn the pros, cons of coconut milk and what you can do with it.

Benefits of coconut milk

In fact, the benefits of coconut milk are enormous. It is obtained by steaming coconut flakes and pressing. Such milk can be easily prepared at home, both from fresh ripe nuts and from dried shavings. For example, you can peel a ripe nut, grate the pulp. Pour the resulting shavings with 1.5 glasses of heated water and leave for a while. Then take cheesecloth and squeeze out the coconut pulp. The resulting liquid is milk, and the chips can be left for baking or for peeling.

It looks like cow's milk, white in color with a pleasant taste and a delicate coconut aroma. But cow's milk is very high in calcium, and in coconut there is a whole list vitamins and useful microelements: A, C, B, D, copper, phosphorus, lauric acid, omega-6, 9, 3. It contains a lot of fiber, which helps to cleanse the body.

Such milk is useful for people who are poorly lactose-tolerant, so doctors recommend a plant product instead of an animal. Despite the high calorie content of 240 kcal per 100 g of product, it is completely absorbed by the human body, while not giving reason to worry about your figure. Milk can be of different fat content, the fattest is usually taken for cooking soups and sauces, because it can be diluted with water. In addition, it is useful for:

• gastritis;
• low immune system;
• chronic fatigue;
• poor functioning of the thyroid gland;
• ulcers;
• prevention of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• inflammation of the joints;
• high pressure;
• viruses;
• diabetes mellitus;
• obesity.

In addition to all of the above, coconut milk has a rejuvenating effect, prevents the development of cancer, is used to treat acne in cosmetology and strengthen weak hair. Milk is very fond of recommending nutritionists, due to the fact that it contains many useful substances and it does not affect the figure.

Harm of coconut milk

In fact, this product has very, very few negative qualities. To begin with, you can identify allergic reactions to both coconut milk and fructose. In case of fructose intolerance, diarrhea and skin irritation may occur when consuming milk. In addition, it is not recommended to give milk to children under 2-3 years old and pregnant mothers should not get carried away with it.

Still, coconuts are exotic, so fresh milk is very difficult to find. Yes, there are cans of canned drinks on store shelves, but the main thing here is to study the packaging. The shelf life of real milk should be minimal, and it contains only water and coconut milk. If preservatives are present, then there can be no question of any benefits. And when buying a natural drink, it is better to take a small container so that it does not deteriorate during storage. Some manufacturers make coconut milk powder, it is considered the most natural, because there are no impurities in it. It is stored for quite a long time, and to use it, you just need to dilute it with water.

Uses of coconut milk

Coconut drink is actively used in the preparation of a variety of dishes, from soups to desserts, pastries and cocktails... You can boil rice in coconut milk, or cook in a drink seafood ideal for birds, meat, vegetables. In baking, they can easily replace cow's milk, the dough is airy with a pleasant aftertaste and aroma of coconut. Milk is added to tea, coffee instead of regular milk or cream.

The cosmetology industry uses not only coconut butter but also coconut milk. It is added to shampoos, lotions, cream, beauty salons carry out milk-based cosmetic procedures: masks, wraps, massage.

You can also use it at home, and not only for cooking. A little milk added to your favorite cream will easily moisturize and nourish the most dry skin... By the way, this drink can be used as tonic after water procedures, or as a makeup remover.

Coconut milk has a wonderful effect on hair... It can be used instead of balms, hair become straight, smooth, soft, shiny. In addition, coconut milk activates hair growth, moisturizes the scalp, relieves dandruff, split ends and itching. Indispensable on the beach or at sea, you just need to apply it before going out on your skin and hair. Should also be done after showering or baths.