Coconut is an exotic treat. It is a large fruit of the coconut tree. Has a hard shaggy brown shell. Eat the pulp and milk of the nut. They taste good and are incredibly healthy. Due to the high concentration of vitamins and minerals, coconuts are used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology and medicine.
What is the usefulness of coconut
Coconut contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C, E, K, PP. It is also rich in amino acids, copper, iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium, manganese, selenium, glucose, sucrose and fructose. Coconut oil, which contains 40% of the nut, is the most valuable dietary product. It contains lauric acid, which can also be found in human breast milk.
It is useful to use milk and coconut pulp for nervous, urological, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, weakened immunity, problems with the thyroid gland, and blurred vision. Coconut is believed to be cholesterol free. Activated carbon is also produced from the exotic fruit.
Coconut in cosmetology
Coconuts are used to treat skin conditions. They also strengthen hair. The minerals and vitamins contained in the nut help get rid of age spots, reduce oily skin, fight acne and inflammation. Many cosmetics manufacturers add coconut oil to various creams, shampoos, and soaps. Coconut oil is an excellent cleanser for face and body skin. It can be used to remove make-up, and can also be used instead of shaving cream or for massage. Coconut oil also smoothes wrinkles, rejuvenates the skin and keeps it from aging for many years.
You can make healthy coconut oil at home. Chop fresh coconut pulp with a fine grater. Fill with warm water, wait until it cools down and refrigerate. After a couple of hours, a fat layer will appear on the surface of the water. Gently collect it and melt in a water bath. Just do not bring it to a boil, otherwise all the useful properties of the product will evaporate. Strain the melted butter and pour into a glass dish. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Coconut pulp itself is no less useful. Women in countries where coconuts are not exotic fruits often use this versatile mask for skin care. A small piece of fresh coconut pulp is grated, mixed with the same amount of mashed kiwi and a little cream is added. Stir everything until smooth. Then it is applied to the face and washed off with warm water after 15-20 minutes.
Among other things, coconut fruits help burn fat in the body, thereby helping to fight excess weight. It is also an excellent remedy in the treatment of atherosclerosis. Coconuts lower blood cholesterol and make teeth and bones stronger.
