Coconut is very good for your health.
It can be used by people with
lactose intolerance as a substitute for milk.
It has a 17% fat content.
The fat is mostly lauric acid
which is a medium chain fatty
acid that is easier for
the body to break down and
metabolize than long chain
fatty acids found in such fats
as sunflower, soy and safflower.
it is antimicrobial, anti fungal and
anti protozoal. Drinking
coconut milk helps to protect the
body from infections and viruses.
Coconut water and coconut milk
can be taken as a daily health supplement.
Coconut milk contains anti-oxidants
important for health.
Regularly drinking coconut milk
either in smoothies, desserts or in
other foods helps to maintain
a balance of lipids in the body.
Coconut milk is also protects
against hyperlipidemia –
the condition of too much
cholesterol in the body.
Hyperlipidemia causes coronary
problems, strokes and other
vascular disorders.
of vitamins and minerals.
It is considered a good replacement
for dairy products because
it contains high levels of calcium
that are needed to keep bones
healthy. It also contains potassium
and other important minerals.
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