Coconut milk is one of the most widely used varieties around the world, in several areas including health and food, as well as in some cosmetics. This milk is extracted from the grated coconut after being soaked in boiling water to obtain a liquid milk white milk, after the liquidation, having a beautiful smell, and taste a little sweet.
A glass of coconut milk (240 grams) contains 13 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, 57 grams of fat and 552 calories.
Benefits and contents of coconut milk
- Coconut milk contains fatty acids that help lose weight.
- Coconut milk improves immune function.
- Coconut milk limits the risk of heart disease.
- Coconut milk increases metabolism.
- Coconut milk contains lauric acid, anti-microbial fat, and it contains a capric acid that increases antibacterial properties, fungus and viruses.
- Coconut milk helps treat dandruff, skin infections, cuts and itching.
- The content of high fatty acids in coconut milk is a natural moisturizer for the skin, and helps to repair the vacations that affect the skin.
- Coconut milk does not contain much calcium, but it is a rich source of phosphorus.
- Selenium in coconut milk is anti-oxidant; this relieves arthritis symptoms by controlling free radicals and reduces the risk of arthritis.
- Coconut milk reduces cholesterol levels, because its content of lauric acid promotes good cholesterol.
- Coconut milk is a good source of magnesium; it helps to calm the nerves and maintain the normal level of blood pressure.
- Coconut milk moisturizes the scalp from the roots to the sides, by massage it for at least five minutes, and then leave the hair for a period of not more than 20 minutes.
- Coconut milk treats sunburn, with a little oil on the affected areas, so it will reduce redness and help moisturize the skin.
- Coconut milk treats some skin diseases such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema.
- Coconut milk is used to remove make-up, by mixing coconut oil and coconut milk by 1: 2.
- Coconut milk content of potassium maintains the heart, kidney, brain and muscle tissues.