Coconut milk is a multi-purpose and unique product. In addition to a light delicate taste with refreshing exotic notes, the drink is rich in valuable organic substances that bring significant benefits to our body.
The nutritional value
First, let's look at the chemical composition of the product. According to the USDA Nutrient Database, 100 g of drink contains:
- proteins - 2.29 g;
- fats - 23.84 g;
- carbohydrates - 3.34 g.
Tropical milk is famous for its high concentration of vitamins. Organic matter in the product is as follows:
- choline - 8.5 mg;
- vitamin C - 2.8 mg;
- nicotinic acid - 0.76 mg;
- Pantothenic acid - 0.183 mg;
- Vitamin E - 0.15 mg;
- Vitamin B2 - 0.057 mg;
- Vitamin B6 - 0.033 mg;
- thiamine, 0.026 mg;
- folic acid - 16 µg;
- vitamin A - 5 mcg;
- Vitamin K - 0.1 micrograms.
Folic acid is found in foods such as shallots, green onions, Chinese pear, quince, kivano, rosemary.
Essential for the body macronutrients found in nectar in such quantities:
- potassium - 263 mg;
- phosphorus - 100 mg;
- magnesium - 37 mg;
- calcium - 16 mg;
- Sodium - 15 mg.
- iron - 1.64 mg;
- zinc - 0.67 mg;
- manganese - 916 mcg;
- copper - 266 mcg;
- selenium - 6.2 mcg.
Calorie content
Raw milk, obtained from vegetable juice and pressed walnut pulp, is characterized by a rather high energy value. Caloric index is calculated based on the concentration of calories per 100 grams of product.
Coconut nectar contains on average about 150-230 kilocalories. Thus, 100 g of this product provides 11.5% of the adult’s daily energy requirement.
Nuts also include pecans, pistachios, pine nuts, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, cashews, gray nuts, Manchurian nuts, and walnuts.
The beneficial properties of coconut milk
Consider the value of exotic nectar for humans. First of all, it is an excellent slag and toxin-removing agent. Vegetable milk is completely absorbed by the body, improving metabolism and helping to stabilize the functions of many organs and systems.
Tibetan lofant, white mar, dried bananas, home fern, lagenaria, spinach, broccoli, amaranth, horseradish, Chinese cabbage, nectarines, plums and tomatoes will help remove toxins and toxins from the body.
The nut fruit from which nectar is produced has healing powers: It has fungicidal, antiviral and antimicrobial effects. Lauric acid in milk composition is responsible for the fight against viruses and bacterial infections.
Coconut milk plays an immuno-strengthening role in our body. The product is recommended for people working in heavy industries. Nectar tones and supports the body with a breakdown. Its regular consumption reduces the risk of colds and heart diseases, optimizes the central nervous system, has a positive effect on brain activity (stimulates brain activity).
Did you know? Coconut and all its contents does not rot at any humidity, retaining its freshness and elasticity for dozens of years. This is due to the high bactericidal properties of the nut.
Vegetable milk increases hemoglobin, normalizes hormones. The drink has a lot of coarse fibers that activate the work of the stomach, and the intestines are cleared more quickly from recycled substances.
And finally, the phosphates in the nectar composition are key elements in the construction and strength of teeth and bones.
Indications for use
Here is a direct list of diseases and ailments for which patients are shown taking a tropical drink:
- avitaminosis and chronic fatigue syndrome;
- diabetes;
- respiratory diseases;
- oncology;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- intestinal diseases, gastritis, stomach ulcers;
- depressive and nervous disorders;
- obesity;
- hormonal failure;
- urological ailments.
For the treatment of diabetes mellitus is recommended to use such plants as: yucca, purslane, Crimean magnolia vine, aspen, as well as zucchini and boletus
Coconut Milk Application
In the homeland of the coconut, the natives use it as an excellent means, able to help with poisoning or diarrhea, and before it was completely believed that it could cure cholera. Consider how today folk healers use this tropical nectar in their practice.
Did you know? Water, no cracks Extracted from coconut is absolutely sterile. For this reason, until 1976, doctors replaced the blood plasma with this fluid. BUT during the Second World War, when the fourth group of blood was critically lacking, hospitals were saved precisely by this miracle liquid.
In folk medicine
The benefits of coconut milk are manifested in diseases of the respiratory system, especially chronic ones. A patient taking plant nectar improves his general condition significantly. In a healthy person, the risk of developing such diseases is significantly reduced.
Even with cancer, this nectar plays an important role, consisting in reducing the manifestations of poisoning of internal organs. Cytokines, substances known for their anti-cancer properties, are found in the product. In addition, it is an ideal tool for the rehabilitation of the body after chemotherapy, antibiotics and other drugs that weaken the health and destroy the beneficial intestinal microflora.
Coconut drink is recommended for avitaminosis and chronic fatigue syndrome. Supplying the body with vitamins, the product stimulates the biochemical processes in the body.
Nectar is indicated for people with cardiovascular diseases. The product is completely absent cholesterol. On the contrary, milk helps reduce the level of harmful substances in the body. Frequent consumption of coconut nectar prevents the formation of blood clots, normalizes blood pressure.
In addition to coconut milk, oregano (oregano), chervil, caraway, rocambol, loch, hops, chislitz, calendula and buttercups also have a positive effect on the state of the cardiovascular system.
Due to the presence of manganese, nectar contributes decrease blood glucose in people with diabetes. Sugar in the composition of fresh milk is completely absent, and a pleasant sweetness is achieved thanks to fructose.
The product has been proven to improve the condition of patients with intestinal ailments and peptic ulcer disease, as well as in the prevention of diseases of the digestive system. Due to the antibacterial action of lauric acid, manifestations of gastritis and ulcers are reduced.
This product is recommended for people suffering from depression and nervous disorders. Nectar helps in the treatment of depression. Drinking a drink helps relieve muscle tension, normalize sleep. Magnesium in the composition of coconut milk contributes to calm the nervous system.
Will help cope with depression: asparagus beans, citronella essential oil, saffron, blood-red geranium, catnip, bay leaf, parsnip, garlic.
The product is recommended for obese people.. It quickly nourishes and satisfies the feeling of hunger. Despite the high caloric content, fatty acids and vegetable oils are perfectly absorbed by the body and do not accumulate in the form of extra pounds.
Important! Do not confuse nut milk with coconut water! Milk in comparison with water has a lower calorie content, has a different taste, composition, and even has a different origin. Water it is formed inside the nut by nature itself, whereas the dairy product is created in industrial conditions from the pulp of a ripe fruit.
In cosmetology
High nutritional characteristics of nectar are widely used in cosmetology. Milk is suitable for hair care, as well as for the skin of the face, hands and the whole body. The product contains vitamins C and E, as well as a huge amount of minerals, which makes it extremely useful for weak hair and skin.
Milk prevents skin rash, makes it supple, velvety and tender. Regular procedures help moisturize and tone the skin of any age. The epidermis calms and recovers. Thanks to coconut milk, it is purified, supplied with additional nutrition, saturated with proteins and valuable vitamins.
It will be useful for girls to learn how to use marjoram, coltsfoot, dandelions, marigolds, chamomile, peony, nettle, lovage, enoteru, bird cherry for cosmetology purposes.
Due to the presence of antiseptics milk cleanses oily and problem skin of the face. With daily washing with this milk, you can get rid of acne, acne on the face. In addition, coconut milk has an antimicrobial effect, heals skin infections and heals scratches. And cosmetics based on this vegetable milk can smooth fine wrinkles. For all these purposes, the product can be used in pure form or mixed with lotion and cream.
Milk nectar is good to put on the body before going to the beach - means protects from exposure to ultraviolet rays and contributes to a better tan.
With the help of vegetable nectar you can strengthen weak hair, give them silkiness and pomp. Massaging the scalp with this tool will saturate the hair follicles with nutrients, accelerate the growth of the strands and provide optimal conditioning. The product helps to soothe dry, itchy skin, saves from dandruff and relieves unsightly hair shine.
Harm and side effects
Despite the huge benefits of the drink for the body, in some cases it has the opposite effect. For example, having used this product for food, some people find themselves allergic to its components.
Another argument against vegetable milk is that finding it in decent quality is not an easy task. And the use of harmful preservatives and stabilizers converts a factory-made product to the category of hazardous to health, so try to buy fresh milk with a short shelf life.
Consuming coconut milk too often is dangerous, since abuse can cause symptoms of poisoning of the body (dizziness, indigestion, nausea). In very rare cases, there is an increase in blood pressure, heart rhythm disturbance, and blood supply to the organs.
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In addition, the uncontrolled consumption of this product provokes weight gain. This is especially true of milk made from fresh walnut pulp. By purchasing a concentrated product, you undoubtedly noticed on top of a thick layer of heavy cream, so if you watch your figure, then the product is better to use in small portions and diluted.
Thus, on condition of moderate consumption and lack of allergy, high-quality coconut milk is completely harmless.
Cooking at home
Coconut milk can always be purchased ready-made at the point of sale. However, adherents of a healthy lifestyle and natural cosmetics recommend preparing this natural product on their own.
So, for the preparation you will need the following products and kitchenware:
- 1 fresh coconut (also dry fruit chips);
- meat grinder, blender or grater;
- 1.5 cups of hot boiled water;
- gauze.
- Find a peephole in the coconut that has an "entrance" inside. Extend it with a knife or the back of a spoon.
- Drain coconut water (it is not useful).
- Completely separate the flesh from the shell by removing the brown shell.
- Grind the pulp with a blender, meat grinder or grater.
- Fill the chips with boiling water so that the liquid only covers the chips (this is about 1.5 cups of water). Leave for about 30-40 minutes.
- Prepare a clean jar covered with several layers of gauze. Throw the mass on the gauze and squeeze it thoroughly. If desired, pressed cake can be poured again with boiling water and repeated spinning. Milk is ready!
Nectar is great for all types of cocktails and smoothies.. Adding milk will emphasize and change the taste of oatmeal or milk soup. Tropical product will be a highlight of fruit desserts, coffee, as well as various cakes or muffins. In addition, coconut milk can be whipped like cream.
You can dry the chips for further use in the preparation of desserts.
Important! Daily consumption of coconut drink is undesirable. Two times a week, 100 ml is enough. This also applies to pregnant and lactating women. Milk can be entered into the children's diet not earlier than 10-12 months. Occasionally you can cook porridge or cook pancakes. The rate for the baby is 50-75 ml per week. Before the first addition to the diet of the child is better to consult a pediatrician.
Recipes: cosmetic use
In folk recipes of beauty, vegetable coconut milk appears as an elixir for all skin types, as well as a universal remedy for hair.
Skin cream
Ingredients:
- coconut milk powder (can be replaced with coconut oil) - 5 g;
- natural beeswax - 10 g;
- a few drops of ylang-ylang oil.
- Melt the beeswax in a water bath.
- Add powdered coconut milk (or butter) and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared jar,
- When the cream has cooled slightly, add ylang-ylang oil.
The disadvantage of this homemade cream is its short shelf life. Keep the cream in the refrigerator, using not more than a week.
The use of the cream helps to restore the epidermis. Small mimic wrinkles are smoothed on the face, the skin acquires a healthy and radiant appearance, it becomes smooth and soft.
Face mask (classic)
Ingredients:
- coconut milk - 2 tbsp. l .;
- honey - 2 tsp;
- oatmeal flour - 3 tsp.
As face masks they also use: prickly pear oil, honey, rose, fresh cucumbers, bee pollen, mountain ash red, gravilat, melon, curly lily, viburnum.
Apply this natural remedy on your face for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Perform the procedure 1-2 times a week. This is a universal remedy for the face, intended for the recovery of all skin types. It is advisable to prepare such a mask for one use, and it should be used immediately.
Hair conditioner
Ingredients:
- coconut milk - 2 tbsp. l .;
- any hair conditioner - 2 tbsp. l .;
- any hair oil (which you regularly use) - 2 tbsp. l
Keep this tool for a long time is undesirable. Try to cook it for one use only.
For hair restoration, it is recommended to use cumin, nasturtium, sage, zizifus, bergamot, cactus, lagenariya, okra, bee propolis, birch leaves, clove oil.
Conditioner suitable for any type of hair, fill them with strength and energy. It is also worth noting the healing effects of the product: it perfectly moisturizes the scalp, and the hair itself gives lightness and pleasant aroma.
Recipes
Coconut milk is incredibly common in Asian cuisine. Local cooking is replete with dishes with the addition of this herbal product. We give the most famous recipes.
Thai soup (tom yam)
This exotic soup for us is obviously the most popular Thai dish. This is practically the calling card of Thailand. You will need the following products for cooking:
- chicken fillet - 200 g;
- mushrooms (champignons) - 150 g;
- shrimp - 200 g;
- coconut milk - 400 ml;
- tom yam paste - 1 pack.
Cooking Instructions:
- Boil the chicken meat, then measure 400 ml of broth.
- Add to the broth 400 ml of coconut nectar and tom yum sauce (to taste).
- Boil the mixture for 2 minutes, and then strain.
- Add peeled shrimps, mushrooms, sliced (cooked earlier) chicken fillet to the soup.
- Boil the soup for a few more minutes (no more than 3 minutes).
- When serving, you can sprinkle the dish with herbs to taste.
- garlic - 5 cloves;
- chili pepper - 2 pcs .;
- vegetable oil - 2 tbsp. l .;
- ginger root (to taste);
- zest of 1 lemon;
- lime juice - 2 tbsp. l .;
- sugar - 1 tbsp. l
To make the sauce, chop the garlic and chop the chili peppers into rings. Fry the garlic in vegetable oil, add chili, passe for about a minute. Separately, grate ginger, lemon zest and combine with roasted vegetables. Add sugar and lime juice, stew for about 3 minutes.Cool mass, using a blender, bring it to a puree-like state. Pasta tom-yam is ready.
Thai soup is not suitable for long-term storage, it is necessary to eat a maximum of two days.
Dessert (Chia)
This dessert is affordable, and besides, it is very easy and quick to prepare. The texture and taste of the delicacy is similar to yogurt, but there are no probiotics in it.
Ingredients:
- coconut milk - 400 ml;
- chia seeds - 2-4 tbsp. l (depending on the desired thickness);
- sweetener (honey or stevia).
- Grind chia seeds with a spice grinder or coffee grinder.
- Blend coconut milk, chia seeds and any sweetener (as desired and to taste).
- Put the mass in a jar, place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. During this period, the delicacy should thicken.
- Serve chia with berries, fruits and nuts.
Coffee
Making coffee with the addition of a tropical drink will take you about 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
- natural coffee finely ground - 1 tbsp. l .;
- coconut milk - 20 ml;
- sugar or other sweetener (to taste);
- cow's milk - 120-150 ml (to create foam, apply if desired).
Cooking technology:
- Choose a cup for coffee and fill it with cold coconut milk.
- We start the direct brewing of coffee. To make the coffee strong, pour a full tablespoon of powder in a Turk, add water, add sugar to taste and put on medium heat. After waiting for the moment when the foam formed on the surface begins to rise, remove the Turk from the burner. To make the coffee even stronger, repeat the procedure three times.
- Pour coffee into a cup of coconut milk.
- Gently beat the cow's milk into a high lush froth. Carefully and slowly (in a thin stream) pour the milk froth into the cup with the finished coffee.
- On this skin you can neatly draw any pattern (with a toothpick).
In conclusion, add that in case of intolerance to animal protein, nutritionists often advise to replace cow's milk with coconut milk. Due to its nutritional value and plant origin, the drink is also valued among vegetarians.
