Benefits of Coconut Milk

Coconuts are highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5 and B6 and minerals including iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous.  Coconut Milk can be consumed by people with cow’s milk allergies. It is free from gluten and soy, so people who are allergic to these substances can use coconut milk.

Helps to maintain blood sugar places:
Glucose intolerance may cause manganese deficiency in your body. Coconut milk is a rich source of manganese.

Keeps skin and blood vessels flexible and elastic:
Copper is a very important mineral for most of the bodily functions. Copper and vitamin C help to maintain the flexibility and elasticity of the skin and blood vessels.

Aids in building strong bones:
Coconut milk is not rich in calcium, but it is rich in phosphorus. Phosphorus is an essential nutrient that the body needs for strengthening bones. It is a must to take phosphorus with calcium particularly to prevent bone loss because it supplies phosphate to the body.

Helps to prevent anemia:
Iron deficiency in the body does not allow the body to develop enough hemoglobin for keeping sufficient oxygen levels in red blood cells, resulting in anemia. Each cup of coconut milk supplies the body with nearly a quarter of daily value of iron.

Relaxes muscles and nerves:
Whenever you feel muscle cramps or muscle soreness, have some food along with coconut milk. It is rich in magnesium, and it can help you in relieving the problem. If magnesium is not present in the body, nerve cells become very active because of calcium that activates nerves. Excess contraction of muscles is caused by over-active nerve cells.

Helps in Controlling Weight:
Coconut milk makes you feel full very quickly because of high concentrations of dietary fiber.

Decreases the risk of joint inflammation:
Selenium is an important antioxidant. It controls the free radicals and thereby helps in relieving the symptoms of arthritis. It is observed that people with low levels of selenium may suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.

Helps in lowering high blood pressure:
Potassium helps in lowering blood pressure levels in the body.

Helps in maintaining healthy immune system:
Coconut milk contains lauric acid, antimicrobial lipids and capric acid which have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. In turn, coconut milk may fight the viruses and bacteria that cause herpes, influenza, and HIV.

Promotes the health of prostate gland:
Zinc plays a vital role in promoting the health of prostate gland. A preliminary study showed that it may slow down the activities of cancer cells.
 
This blog is the opinion of the author and in no way implies medical advice.  Information taken from livestrong.com; drgranny.com.