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The nutritional properties of coconut

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Les propriétés dermatologiques du coco

Containing iron, magnesium and potassium, this fruit is very rich in dietary fiber, which prevents constipation and brings a feeling of satiety ideal in case of cravings. Its high content of saturated fatty acids earned it a bad reputation, offset by its high concentration of lauric acid. This little known saturated fatty acid increases the concentration in the blood of HDL, the "good" cholesterol. Some medical studies report that people in the South Pacific, consuming a lot of coconut oil, would be better protected from cardiovascular disease.

• How to use it?
In the kitchen. Coconut milk (prepared from grated pulp) gives flavor to many savory or sweet dishes: Tahitian raw fish, island sorbet, Thai soup, Indian curry ... In juice. Its water offers a very refreshing and rehydrating drink. In fiber.The wadding which covers the shell is used to garnish ecological type mattresses which provide a firm bed with both antiperspirant and antiallergic properties. In oil, against lice: mix 25 drops of essential oil (HE) of tea tree and the same amount of HE of lavender to 100 ml of coconut oil. Distribute half of the lotion on your damp hair, smooth with a fine comb and pour the rest of the mixture on the scalp. Wrap your hair in plastic wrap, leave on for two hours before rinsing thoroughly, then comb through. Repeat the operation a week later.

• Precautions for use
Even if it has some virtues, it is better to consume the coconut in moderation because it is quite caloric. In addition, the anti-lice lotion based on coconut essential oil should not be used for a child under 3 years old, a pregnant or lactating woman.