Coconut Milk
Coconut milk is the liquid that comes from the grated meat of a mature coconut. The opacity and rich taste of coconut milk are due to its high oil content, most of which is saturated fat.Coconut milk is traditionally made by grating the white inner flesh of a brown coconut and mixing the shredded coconut meat with a small amount of water in order to suspend the fat present in the grated meat.
Speciality
Coconut milk is packed with vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5, and B6 as well as iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.Coconut milk contains good concentration of lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid (MCFA) which gets converted to monolaurin in the body, a compound with antiviral and antibacterial properties
Usage
coconut milk can help you lower cholesterol levels, improve blood pressure, and prevent heart attacks or a stroke.Coconut milk helps in maintaining a healthy heart, aids digestion, and strengthens the immune and nervous systems.A gentle massage for 5 minutes with home-made coconut milk followed by a hot towel can have a good nourishing effect.Coconut milk has high levels of Vitamin C which helps maintain elasticity and flexibility of skin. The natural fatty acids in coconut milk help treat dry and irritated skin and remove harmful bacteria.
