Contents:
- Medical Video: Dr. Chidi A. Okoroafor - Dismantling Your Obstacles - Nigerian Gospel Message
- Is that coconut milk?
- Benefits of coconut milk for health
- Dismantling various myths about the dangers of coconut milk
- Is it true that coconut milk makes fat?
- Is it true that coconut milk contains dangerous chemicals?
Medical Video: Dr. Chidi A. Okoroafor - Dismantling Your Obstacles - Nigerian Gospel Message
Santan is a cooking ingredient that is quite popular in Indonesia. Dishes that contain coconut milk usually taste more savory and thick, for example opor or rendang. Who can resist the deliciousness? No wonder the coconut milk is one of the ingredients that must be available in your kitchen. Coconut milk has been trusted as a food ingredient that is beneficial to the body since ancient times.
However, there are many outstanding myths that say coconut milk is harmful to health. One of them is because of the saturated fat content in coconut milk. Is it true that consuming coconut milk can increase your fat and weight? Wait a minute, see the facts about coconut milk and see for yourself the truth.
Is that coconut milk?
Coconut milk is made from coconut meat which is grated and crushed along with water. The result is a thick coconut extract liquid. Because the taste is savory and slightly sweet, coconut milk can be used to cook various types of dishes or processed as a drink.
Benefits of coconut milk for health
There are many benefits that you can get from coconut milk. Coconut milk contains lauric, antimicrobial and capric acid which have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral functions. These functions can keep the immune system from attacking various harmful bacteria and viruses such as herpes, influenza, and HIV.
The acids contained in coconut milk are also proven to kill three major atherogenic organisms that cause plaque formation in arteries and trigger heart disease.
For skin and hair beauty, coconut milk can help brighten the skin and make hair look more radiant. Coconut milk is rich in antiseptics that are good for dealing with dandruff, infections, hives, and dry skin. The high acid content in coconut milk is also efficacious as a natural moisturizer for the skin.
Dismantling various myths about the dangers of coconut milk
Is it true that coconut milk makes fat?
Many sources say that coconut milk has a very high saturated fat content, even more than pure cow's milk. Then this fat will accumulate in the body and make you fatter faster. It is true that coconut milk contains saturated fat which is quite high. However, keep in mind that the type of saturated fat in coconut milk is medium-chain triglycerides, not long-chain triglycerides. Medium-chain triglycerides have a simple molecular structure, which means that saturated fats dissolve easily in water. This fat is also easier to move from the small intestine to the liver so that it can produce energy faster. Because this fat is directly burned into energy, only a small amount of fat will remain and accumulate in fat tissue. This type of fat can also speed up the body's metabolism. So, those of you who want to lose weight can actually get healthy fat from coconut milk.
Even though it won't make you fat fast, the saturated fat content in coconut milk still has to be noticed. The relationship between the consumption of saturated fat and the risk of coronary heart disease has been proven, then it is recommended that coconut milk is not consumed excessively.
Is it true that coconut milk contains dangerous chemicals?
Besides the myth that coconut milk can make fat, there are also myths circulating that the acid content in coconut milk can produce substances that are harmful to the body. In fact, coconut milk does not contain chemicals that are harmful to the body. New coconut milk will experience dangerous chemical reactions if packaged in cans containing Bisphenol-A (BPA). BPA is a dangerous chemical usually found in metal and plastic packaging. When metal meets coconut milk which is high in fat and acidity, BPA in the metal will be released and mixed with coconut milk. When consumed by the body, BPA risks triggering disorders of the brain, especially for infants and children.
It's best if you want to buy ready-made coconut milk, choose the one on the packaging that is BPA free. You can also choose coconut milk packaged in a carton to minimize the risk of harmful substances being mixed in coconut milk.
If you want to be safer, you can make your own coconut milk homemade You. The method is quite easy. Prepare fresh grated coconut that is free of sugar, salt, or other ingredients. Put it in a blender and add hot water (not boiling water). Blend until soft and strain until you get a coconut extract with a smooth texture. Store at room temperature.
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