Coconut Milk

Talk about miracle foods, and coconuts will come in to play. Coconuts are great for not only internal, but external ailments as well. Then you have coconut milk, which helps with the body's immune system and other body defenses. The reason coconut milk is so healthy for you is that it contains so many vitamins and minerals as well. It is also full of electrolytes, like potassium and calcium as well as chloride.

There is saturated fat in coconut milk, and when consumed is turned into energy fast. It does not store it. Although the saturated fat is at a high level, it can help with weight loss. Coconut milk also contains lauric acid, this is a anti viral and a anti bacterial, anti microbial, and a anti fungal, which all help with boosting the immune system.

If you are lactose intolerant coconut milk is a wonderful alternative. Drinking coconut milk is also good for vegan's, since it is soy free and gluten free.

If you have a sore throat or suffer from ulcers, try a drink of coconut milk.

 

Skin Care

• Coconut milk is used in skin-care products to moisturize the skin and relieve dry skin and rashes. It also can be used on the hair and in baths.