Some of you may have noticed my recent obsession with coconut milk - it's my new favorite food stuff! Here's information on some of it's benefits, that I took from an article in "First for Women".
Coconut is nature's only abundant source of lauric acid. The body converts this medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA) into monolaurin, a compound that disables nearly 100 percent of harmful viral and bacterial cells to prevent them from replicating. What does that mean to you? It means that rich, creamy coconut milk provides a powerful defense against such winter health woes as flu, strep throat, colds and other respiratory infections.
Japanese scientists have also discovered that MCFAs are shuttled directly to the liver for conversion into energy (instead of fat), speeding up your metabolism for a full six hours!
Also, just one cup of coconut milk packs more brain-boosting potassium than a banana and more energizing iron than a serving of spinach. All of this adds up to a great reason to enjoy this delicious tropical treat! Check out my daily posts for recipes on how I've been using this.
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