Human health depends on what kind of food it uses and how much it receives from it useful substances. There are products that concentrate them in large quantities. So is natural coconut oil. It is considered one of the balanced food ingredients. Below you will find instructions on how to use coconut oil.
Natural coconut oil
Food for the human body should include 3 components of nutrients: protein, carbohydrate and fat. The first 2 parts can easily be replenished with a large amount of fruits with vegetables, meat, milk, seafood and greens. Quality fats get harder, but they are not less important for health. It will help coconut oil, which for food is used to combat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and heart.
This natural vegetable fat can affect those processes that are not amenable to the effects of animals. For this reason, it is even used in Indian alternative medicine - Ayurveda. This doctrine of health and longevity considers coconut oil to be a balancing, refreshing and soothing mind. Also this product has other useful properties:
- accelerates the metabolism;
- reduces cholesterol;
- is involved in the cell renewal process;
- has a positive effect in viral, fungal and microbial infections;
- improves the condition for problems with arterial pressure.
What is the use of coconut oil
Scientists researching the use of coconut oil for food has been subjected to African tribes, where this product is consumed regularly. In some areas, coconut is the main food. Scientists in these tribes found the absence of people with problems with blood vessels and heart. In addition, we came to the conclusion that using coconut oil, it is possible to improve the functioning of the thyroid gland, strengthen immunity, combat gastritis, ulcer and osteoporosis. Only abuse of this product is harmful: the excess can cause an allergic reaction.
Separately it is necessary to tell about advantage of coconut oil at growing thin. Paradoxically, the use of "right" fat can help get rid of excess weight. Due to which coconut oil helps to lose weight? It contains triglycerides, which increase energy consumption during metabolism. It turns out that calories burned much more. In addition, coconut oil can reduce the feeling of hunger, which is especially important for weight loss. In addition to cooking, this product is also used in cosmetology with the aim:
- to reduce the appearance of cellulite;
- give the skin firmness;
- to accelerate the growth of eyelashes and strengthen them;
- get a smooth chocolate tan;
- eliminate wrinkles;
- moisturize the skin.
Use of coconut oil in food
For eating this fragrant ingredient is used even in dietary programs to reduce weight, but you can add it to your daily diet. A feature of the product is that it does not respond to high temperatures. For this reason, it is safe to fry, because no carcinogens are formed. What can I say about the exquisite aroma and soft consistency.
Use coconut oil instead of sunflower or margarine and after a couple of weeks you will see a positive effect. Try adding this fragrant ingredient to pastries or hot drinks, such as milk, coffee or hot chocolate. Another coconut oil can be used as follows:
- add 1-2 tsp.in fruit or vegetable salads;
- spread on the bread;
- to chew porridge;
- to flavor popcorn;
- add to simple rice or popcorn;
- is mixed with mashed potatoes;
- is used to extinguish vegetables;
- is included in the confectionery.
Recipes of dishes with coconut oil
As mentioned above, coconut oil for eating can be used in a variety of recipes: from soups to baking. Try to prepare for breakfast mini-pancakes with banana and cinnamon. The dish is perfect for those who refused food of animal origin. Ingredients will require the following:
- milk - 1 item;
- banana - 1 piece;
- cinnamon ground - 0,5 tsp;
- coconut oil - 2 tbsp.l.;
- wheat flour - 0,75 st.
The process of preparing a delicious breakfast includes the following steps:
- Using a blender, grind milk with a banana to a homogeneous consistency.
- Type the flour with cinnamon and mix again.
- Melt, but do not overheat strongly the oil, add to the dough.
- Warm the pan thoroughly, bake pancakes on coconut or sunflower oil on both sides.
- Prepared dish with syrup, for example, maple.
The recipe for turkey with curry sauce is used for cooking lunch or dinner. Ingredients from the following list will be required:
- turkey breast( fillet) - 1 kg;
- coconut oil - 2 tbsp.l.;
- Leek - 1 piece;
- tomato - 1 piece;
- olive oil - 5 tbsp.l.;
- curry powder yellow - 15 g;
- natural yogurt - 350 ml.
You need to cook the turkey according to the following instructions:
- Fry pieces of turkey fillet on olive oil.
- Make turkey sauce: mix 3 tablespoons olive oil with finely chopped onions, then fry the ingredients in a saucepan.
- Add the tomato to the onion, after removing the peel, pouring boiling water and finely chopping.
- Sprinkle with spices, butter with coconut oil.
- Do not forget to turn the turkey so that it does not burn, but is browned until golden.
- To a tomato with onions, enter yogurt, warm up, but do not bring to a boil.
- Place the pieces of fillet in a saucepan sauce, soak for 40-60 minutes.
Which coconut oil to choose
Before proceeding with coconut oil therapy, you need to select this product correctly. To do this, follow a few simple recommendations:
- Buy the ingredient only directly in the store, and do not order online, because you can not check the smell, color and consistency. Good reviews are enjoyed by Thai oil.
- Better buy coconut oil of cold pressing, because this method of pressing allows you to save more useful substances. Such a product will be a little more expensive.
- Choosing between refined and unrefined, give preference to the latter - such a product is cleaned mechanically, so it does not contain biochemical additives.
- Smell before buying: a good product smells of coconut, and the fragrance is blurred.
- Choose oil from pale yellow to transparent color - this means that the product is well cleaned.
How to store coconut oil? This product practically does not deteriorate, because it contains a lot of saturated fatty acids. Even with this fact, the shelf life is limited to 6 months, if we talk about edible oil. The product for external use does not deteriorate a longer period - during the year. Keep it recommended in the refrigerator or any other cool place.
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Reviews
Natalia, 26 : I very much lost weight after introducing coconut oil into the diet. This is a natural, effective and affordable product. Although they advised not to buy at the pharmacy, my friend and I bought it there and did not regret it. After a month, the weight decreased by 5 kg. In addition, the skin has become so velvety. I used oil not in recipes, but I used from the tour 1 tbsp.l. I advise.
Tatiana, 35 years old : When she began using coconut oil for food, she could not only build, but also improve her health. Problems with pressure in my family are hereditary. Mom and grandmother suffer increased, like me. A week after using coconut oil, I noticed that my head began to hurt much less often.