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Coconut oil in cooking. Let's see how you can use coconut oil for food. What is refined coconut oil used for

Coconut oil is a versatile ingredient that is often used in cooking today to create the most unusual restaurant masterpieces.

Exotic dressing will favorably emphasize the taste of any products, reveal the gustatory potential of dishes.

Coffee with milk for true coffee lovers

Products used:

• coffee (preferably organic);
• 1-2 tsp coconut oil;
• extract of vanilla, peppermint;
• coconut, brown sugar;
• gelatin, honey.

Cooking process:

1. Pour the coffee gently into the blender.
2. Add coconut oil, any other spices.
3. Mix thoroughly.

Flavored coconut popcorn

Products used:

• 450 g popcorn;
• 1.5 tbsp. l. coconut oil;
• sea ​​salt.

Cooking process:

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Season the popcorn kernels with coconut oil.
3. Shake the pan every 10 seconds.
4. Season the finished popcorn with sea salt.

How to make lump oil? Simple recipe

Products used:

• 180 g coconut oil;
• 50 g of honey;
• vanilla extract.

Cooking process:

1. Combine all the ingredients together in a food processor or mixer.
2. Use a kitchen spatula to scrape off all the coconut oil from the sides of the container.
3. Pour the mixture into a zip-lock bag.
4. Chill the mixture slightly for 8-11 minutes.
5. Cut off the edge of the bag, squeeze neat drops onto the parchment.
6. Chill in the fridge or freezer, store homemade butter in an airtight container.

Gourmet Dish: Coconut Oil Chips

Products used:

• packing corn tortillas;
• 170 ml coconut oil.

Cooking processes:

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
2. Use a pizza cutter or a pair of clean scissors to cut into thin cakes.
3. Spread the neat pieces out on the parchment.
4. Gently pour the melted coconut oil over the tortillas.
5. Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 6-8 minutes.
6. Flip the cakes to the other side.
7. Bake until the chips are lightly brown and appetizingly crispy.

Homemade fries and ketchup

Products used:

• 1 kg of potatoes;
• 260 g coconut oil;
• ketchup.

Cooking process:

1. Peel potatoes, cut into thin strips.
2. Soak potato slices in warm water for 8-12 hours.
3. Dry the pieces with paper towels.
4. Using a large skillet, heat the oil to 200 degrees.
5. Fry the potatoes until they are fragrant and golden brown.
6. Season with spices, serve with ketchup.

No baking! Buttered almond cookies

Products used:

• 110 g coconut oil;
• 90 ml maple syrup
• 110 g chopped almonds;
• 80 g cocoa powder;
• 80 g coconut flakes;
• 15 g vanilla extract.

Cooking process:

1. Melt the coconut oil over low heat in a medium saucepan.
2. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
3. Add chopped coconut and almonds to the chocolate batter.
4. Stir well and let the dough cool to room temperature.
5. Form a cookie, place on a piece of parchment.
6. Smooth the surface of each slice with a spoon.
7. Sprinkle the cookies with coconut or chopped almonds.
8. Leave the coconut in the refrigerator.

Breakfast idea: chocolate bars

Products used:

• 130 g cocoa powder;
• 160 g coconut oil;
• 60 ml maple syrup or honey;
• 5-10 g of vanilla extract.

Cooking processes:

1. Heat coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
2. Once the butter has melted, add the rest of the ingredients.
3. Mix thoroughly, pour onto a sheet of parchment.
4. Transfer the baking sheet with the parchment to the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
5. Once the chocolate has hardened, cut it into pieces.
6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Homemade pastry shop: macaroons

Products used:

• 170 g coconut oil;
• 90 ml almond oil;
• 45 ml of honey;
• 5 g vanilla extract;
• chocolate chips;
• almond.

Cooking process:

1. Mix two types of butter, honey and vanilla extract together in a food processor.
2. Bring the ingredients to a smooth consistency.
3. Divide the dough evenly into the muffin tins.
4. Place the molds in the refrigerator or freezer for 40-60 minutes.
5. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
6. Melt over low heat.
7. Cover the chilled muffins with the cream.
8. Chill the sweet dessert for an additional 1-2 hours.

Homemade chocolate chips

Products used:

• 220 g coconut oil;
• 190 g cocoa powder;
• 30 g of honey;
• 25 g vanillin.

Cooking process:

1. Heat all ingredients gently in a small saucepan over low heat.
2. Mix until the ingredients are fully combined, the chocolate sauce is smooth.
3. Place the mixture on a baking sheet.
4. Place the parchment in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
5. Break the finished chocolate with your hands or grate with a coarse grater.

Oatmeal, sir! Creamy coconut flavor

Products used:

• 200 g organic oats
• 200 g coconut milk;
• 180 ml warm water;
• 60 ml of yogurt or kefir;
• 90 g honey;
• coconut flakes.

Cooking process:

1. Mix warm water with the dairy ingredient, oatmeal flakes.
2. Cover the container with a paper towel, soak for 8-20 hours.
3. Drain the soaked oats.
4. Boil coconut milk, add oats, cook for 4-6 minutes.
5. Add sweetener (if desired) and garnish with shavings.

Fried Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Products used:

• 4 chicken breasts;
• 2 egg whites;
• 90 g coconut flour;
• 30 g grated cheese;
• Coconut oil.

Cooking process:

1. Cut the fillets into neat pieces.
2. Melt the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Combine coconut flour, cheese, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl.
4. Dip the meat slices in lightly beaten egg whites, then sprinkle with a crumbly mixture of flour and spices.
5. Fry the breaded meat in a pan for 4-6 minutes.

Thai Food Traditions: Chicken Coconut Soup

Products used:

• 30 g coconut oil;
• 60 g grated ginger;
• 150 g Thai curry paste;
• 30 g coconut sugar;
• 415 ml coconut milk;
• 200 ml chicken broth;
• 100 g chicken breast;
• 90 ml lime juice.

Cooking processes:

1. Boil oil in a large saucepan.
2. Add ginger, hot paste, mix thoroughly.
3. Add 1/2 cup chicken stock.
4. Stir until the curry paste is completely dissolved.
5. Pour the rest of the broth, season with sugar, cook for 10-15 minutes.
6. Add coconut milk gradually, season with lime juice.
7. Fry the chicken slices separately in a skillet.
8. Serve the coconut soup with brown chicken pieces.

Crispy prawns in spicy breading

Products used:

• 450 g shrimp;
• 1 egg;
• 90 g coconut flakes;
• 15 g coconut sugar;
• sea ​​salt.

Cooking processes:

1. Heat coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
2. Rinse the shrimp, pat dry with paper towels.
3. You can cut the shrimp from the top of the tail to the tip if you want the seafood to visually resemble a butterfly.
4. Beat the egg, set aside.
5. Stir coconut flakes with spices.
6. Dip the shrimp in the egg, then in the spicy breading.
7. Make sure the shrimp are completely covered in the spiced powder.
8. Cook the seafood for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Iris variation

Products used:

• 200 g coconut oil;
• 190 g cocoa powder;
• mint, honey.

Cooking process:

1. Whisk the coconut oil with a hand mixer.
2. Add cocoa powder and spices.
3. Mix thoroughly, transfer to a metal container.
4. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

The unique properties of coconut oil have been appreciated since the days of Cleopatra. It was considered a sure way to preserve female beauty and youth. Due to its composition, coconut oil has been used as a nourishing and rejuvenating agent for the skin. Today, this valuable product has proven itself in cosmetology, folk medicine and Food Industry.

It's no secret that coconut oil is made from coconut pulp, which contains up to 65% of it. The process of obtaining it is quite simple: first, the pulp is separated from the shell, after which it is dried and, by pressing, a valuable oil is obtained, which can be refined and unrefined. As a rule, refined coconut oil is used for skin and hair care. The use of such oil has no contraindications, it is hypoallergenic, it is perfectly stored for several years even without a refrigerator and retains its qualities even with repeated heating.

Useful properties and uses of coconut oil.
Coconut oil has a broad spectrum useful properties... It is easily digestible, does not contain cholesterol, and provides the body with many nutrients. It contains a huge amount of valuable oils, among which oleic, lauric, palmitic, kapra, caprylic, arachidonic and others can be distinguished. In addition, it is rich in vitamins (C, A, E), natural antioxidants, and also includes a natural moisturizer - hyaluronic acid. Due to its composition and delicate pleasant aroma, it is actively used in cosmetology as additives in cosmetics (lipstick, shampoos and other hair care products, natural creams, eye makeup removers, etc.) and as an independent funds. Such cosmetics cleanses the skin of dead cells, stimulates the metabolic processes in the skin, tones and nourishes it, making it soft, elastic, elastic and velvety. The light oil composition ensures fast absorption by the skin and does not clog pores. The use of products with coconut oil is suitable for any type of skin, helps to smooth wrinkles, eliminate acne, as well as minor damage and skin imperfections. In addition, due to its cleansing and foaming properties, coconut oil is used in the production of natural soaps.

Coconut oil is ideal for the delicate skin of babies and children. It also effectively helps with cracked heels and hands, heals eczema, wounds and burns.

Coconut oil is great for dry, sensitive, irritated, flaky skin. It perfectly softens and moisturizes it and creates a semblance of a film that protects the skin from the negative effects of factors. the environment... That is why it is added to sunscreens and after-sun products, as they protect against UV rays and soothe the skin after sunbathing.

Such oil cannot be used in its pure form. The only exception is hair care. Coconut oil should be added to products for the face no more than 10%, for the body - 30%.

In addition to skin care for the face and body, the use of coconut oil has an amazing effect on hair care. This oil softens and moisturizes the hair, as well as effectively relieves scalp irritation and fights dandruff. It spreads easily and evenly over the entire surface of the hair, protecting it from protein loss during washing, as well as from mechanical and chemical influences (drying, curling, etc.). In addition, coconut oil helps nourish and strengthen hair follicles and hair roots, stimulating their growth. Also, coconut oil is used to treat dry and split ends. This oil mixes well with other oils and ready-made cosmetics. Masks with coconut oil make hair strong and manageable, restoring smoothness and natural shine to it.

Due to its ability to quickly absorb, coconut oil is used as a massage oil. Massage with this oil relaxes, cools the skin and has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. In addition, massage with coconut oil improves the condition of the skin of the body and increases its tone, slowing down the aging process.

Coconut oil is actively used in the food industry in the manufacture of muffins, cakes, cookies, etc. Due to their crystalline structure and uniform consistency, baking powder based on coconut oil used for the manufacture of confectionery products improves mixing and also maintains the structure of the dough until other components (gelling starches and egg whites) are added to it, as a result of which the structure and friability of the finished products are preserved. ... Coconut oil can also be eaten directly. For example, it can act as a substitute for margarine: 75 g of coconut oil replaces 100 g butter or margarine. It should be remembered that coconut oil does not contain cholesterol, and the taste of such oil is more delicate. And yet, with its use, there is no fatty effect.

In addition, coconut oil helps to improve the processes of digestion and absorption of food. Its regular use reduces the risk of developing atherosclerosis and some other cardiovascular diseases, helps to strengthen immunity, increases the body's resistance to viral, fungal, bacterial infections, and also prevents the emergence of malignant tumor cells.

Coconut oil is recommended by many doctors for women as a preventive measure against osteoporosis, as it promotes the process of complete absorption of calcium. Due to the antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of lauric acid contained in this oil, the oil protects the body from many fungi and viruses, in particular measles, herpes and flu.

The use of coconut oil for joint diseases has a positive effect. It is also used in the treatment of cancer.

The use of coconut oil is also effective in weight loss. It is coconut oil that is recommended for dieting women, as it is not deposited in fats. It helps to restore the functions of the thyroid gland, is effective in diabetes mellitus.

Coconut oil, methods of application.
Massage Oil.
Coconut oil is heated in a water bath to form a liquid consistency, which is used as a massage agent for the body, upper chest, face and neck. This massage is especially effective after taking a bath or shower. The skin becomes soft and velvety.

Coconut oil sunscreen.
Stir 1 tbsp. l. coconut oil with 1 tsp. peach seed oil, sesame oil, rosehip oil. Apply the resulting mixture to the skin of the body immediately before tanning.

Coconut oil foot emollient.
Take 1 tbsp. l. coconut oil and mix with 4 drops of essential oil tea tree, as well as lemon balm oil and cypress oil (2 drops each). The resulting mixture should be applied to the feet daily.

Cleanser for hands and nails with coconut oil.
Mix 1 tbsp. l. coconut oil and glycerin with 1 tsp. chamomile oil and essential oils of orange and lemon (5 drops each). The resulting mixture should be regularly rubbed into the nails and applied to the hands with massage movements.

Hair mask with coconut oil.
Take 1 tsp. coconut and burdock oil, 3 drops each of rosemary, ylang-ylang, thyme essential oils and mix thoroughly. Apply the resulting mixture to the hair roots half an hour before washing.

Facial scrub with coconut oil.
First mix 2 tbsp. l. coconut oil with half a cup of sea salt, apply the mixture to face and body in gentle circular motions. Massage for a few minutes, then wash it all off warm water... After that, mix a small cup of unleavened yogurt with 30 ml of full-fat milk and apply to the skin that has been exfoliated. This procedure makes the skin soft, elastic, giving a fresh and healthy look.

A revitalizing lip balm with coconut oil.
Grate a small piece of beeswax on a fine grater and melt over the fire until liquid. Then add 1 tbsp to it. l. coconut oil, 1 tsp. shea butter and cocoa. Stir until smooth and remove from heat. Then add a few drops of essential oils (violet, rose or lavender) to the mixture. If you have an empty tube of lip balm or lipstick, then pour the resulting mass into it, and when it cools down, use it as a natural balm.

Revitalizing hair mask with coconut oil.
Mix 1 tbsp. l. coconut and almond oil, add one egg yolk, 1 tsp. l. cognac. Apply the resulting mass to the hair a couple of hours before washing.

Coconut oil for cellulite.
Mix in equal proportions coconut, cocoa, shea, jojoba oils with 10 drops of a mixture of orange, cypress, grapefruit essential oils, and fennel oil. Rub the mixture with massage movements into problem areas.

Coconut oil for stretch marks.
Apply with massaging movements a mixture of cocoa, coconut and cypress, neroli, sage essential oils.

Anti-cellulite peeling with coconut oil.
Mix coffee with coconut oil until thick sour cream consistency. Apply the resulting mixture to wet skin of the body, massage for ten minutes, paying special attention to problem areas, and then rinse with water. Before using such a scrub, do not use gels or other shower and bath products. After exfoliation, coconut oil should be applied to the skin.

Coconut Oil Facial Scrub Tile.
Heat 200 g of a mixture of coconut, shea and cocoa oils over a fire. Add hercules and medicinal herbs (St. John's wort, lemon balm, oregano) ground in a coffee grinder in an arbitrary ratio. Remove from heat. Leave the mixture for a day, then form into small pieces and put in the freezer. Apply frozen tiles along the massage lines of the face while taking a shower.

The properties of coconut oil are invaluable. Use skin and hair care products and be beautiful!

Coconut oil contains a unique combination of fatty acids, making it one of the most versatile and healthy foods in the world. It is obtained by crushing, drying and subsequent pressing of copra of coconuts. This product is used in various fields, but it is especially valuable in cooking.

Nutritional benefits and harms of coconut oil

When consuming coconut oil for food, it should be borne in mind that the product brings both benefits and harm.

Beneficial features:

• promotes acceleration;
• relieves the body of excess cholesterol;
• promotes cell renewal;
• struggles with overweight;
• fights germs, viruses and fungal infections.

In addition, coconut oil has a positive effect on cardiovascular system, the work of the thyroid gland, strengthens. It is an excellent prophylactic agent for osteoporosis, gastritis and ulcers.

Despite the fact that coconut oil in cooking is loved for its benefits for the body, do not forget about the dangers. In the first place, excessive consumption can cause food poisoning. In addition, an allergic reaction is possible in case of individual intolerance to the product.

The benefits of coconut oil when consumed in food lies in the fact that with its help you can lose weight without harm. After all, the healthy fats contained in coconut, unlike others, are not deposited, they are processed by the body into energy. True, in order for coconut oil to bring benefits and no harm when losing weight, you only need to use a high-quality product, which is obtained by the cold pressing method. This method, unlike the refined version, retains all useful properties and components. Like any other product, coconut oil in nutrition brings harm only when abused, but its benefits are indisputable.

from hot-pressed oil? Which coconut oil is good for food and which is topical? Answers to these and other questions in this article.

Today, more and more often, on store shelves, you can also find products made on its basis. Many consider this variety to be a common marketing ploy, and consuming coconut oil is nothing more than a fad. However, for many peoples it has long become a traditional ingredient, and has been used for several millennia. Studies proving the benefits of coconut oil have also been going on for a relatively long time. For example, lauric acid, which is part of it, has been used for more than 50 years to fight pathogenic bacteria. And in Europe and the United States, coconut oil has long been considered a favorite ingredient of bakery manufacturers, as it has a long shelf life and a melting point of 76 degrees.

However, these benefits really fade when doctors begin listing a list of medical advances in coconut oil. It even helps in extreme situations... For example, it is considered a real salvation for patients with hypothyroidism (or hypothyroidism). This is a condition of the body characterized by decreased production of thyroid hormone, which may be associated with a dysfunction of the thyroid gland. Coconut oil helps improve metabolism and raise body temperature to promote thyroid health. Limiting carbohydrates and increasing the amount of coconut oil in the diet will also help you lose weight. By applying the oil directly to your skin, you can fight a variety of skin conditions. The effect of oil on hair is also invaluable. Another plus: it helps in the fight against infections and viruses. today, it increasingly attracts athletes and fitness trainers, maintaining the necessary level of energy in the body without drugs or stimulants.

Cold pressed coconut oilVS hot pressed oil

However, in order to fully enjoy all the health benefits of coconut oil, you need to choose the right product. But how to do this if there are dozens of types of coconut oil on the market and all at different prices? Very simple - you just need to read the information on the label. And the first thing that interests us is the squeezing of coconut oil. If the label says Virgin or Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, it is cold pressed oil. If the label simply says Coconut Oil without clarification, then this is a hot-pressed product, or a mixture of refined and unrefined coconut oil. We will deal with refining a little later, but for now a few words about hot and cold pressing.

The fact is that coconut oil, like all other types of vegetable oils, by its nature is already a processed product, because it does not grow on a tree. All coconut oils must first be extracted from the coconut, so from a technical point of view, they are not 100% natural, as they require some kind of processing. The whole question is what kind of process. In fact, mankind has in fact only come up with two ways to extract oil from coconut pulp: cold-pressed and hot-pressed. Cold pressing is more gentle, it allows you to store much more nutrients. Cold-pressed fresh coconut pulp is ground and oil is squeezed out of it using a conventional press. From a thousand ripe coconuts weighing 1,440 kg, approximately 170 kg of pulp comes out, from which only 70 liters of coconut oil of the highest quality can be cold pressed. This extra virgin oil is the most natural, retaining the most beneficial substances. The only drawback is that the oil obtained in this way will be more expensive.

Hot or "dry" processing (hot pressing) involves drying the coconut pulp in special ovens or in the sun. Then from it using the same pressing or chemical substances oil is extracted. As you can imagine, this method is much less delicate, which means that it does not spare the beneficial substances contained in the oil.

Unrefined VS refined

Now we turn to the notorious refining process. If a can of coconut oil says Extra Virgin or Virgin, it is 100% unrefined oil. If the packaging says Refined or RBD, this is refined oil. Refined oil is most often obtained from hot-pressed oils. What is the refining process? In simple terms, with the help of heating, adding water, various acids and sodium hydroxide, all phospholipids, metals (they are also in the oil, of course, are), minerals, salts, free fatty acids, natural fragrances (the smell of coconut) and white -yellowish color. The result is an oil that is stored for a couple of years longer, has a more transparent color, less pronounced odor, easier to transport, does not clump, and tolerates temperature changes more easily. From a trade point of view, it is an ideal product. However, there are much less useful substances in refined oil - after all, amino acids, minerals and salts, which are rich in coconut oil, are removed during refining.

What is unrefined coconut oil used for?

Now about which coconut oil is used for what. interesting in that it can be used both in cooking and in cosmetology. It is ideal for children and diets. Coconut oil can be added to almost all dishes; it is suitable for desserts, soups, salads and drinks.

As if enveloping all the insides, it heals the damaged mucous membranes, therefore it is especially useful to use it internally for patients with an ulcer, and the active fight against pathogenic bacteria, which we talked about at the beginning, makes it indispensable for patients with gastritis, gastroduodenitis and duodenal diseases. Another spectrum of action is associated with the elimination of cholesterol, the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis.

It is also useful for losing weight. To lose weight and prevent obesity, it is recommended to drink 1 glass of warm water with the addition of 1 tablespoon of coconut oil before each meal.

If unrefined coconut oil do not use it internally, but just rinse your mouth with it, you can already achieve an excellent effect. Fifteen-minute rinsing with a tablespoon of oil will relieve unpleasant odor from the mouth, diseases of the teeth and oral cavity. Although we advise you to take a sip of the miraculous oil. Among other things, it has an anti-stress effect, and this is really important in our time.

For cosmetic purposes, unrefined coconut oil can help treat psoriasis, dermatitis, or eczema. Experts also recommend using coconut oil as an additive in creams, tonics, and lotions. Then the products you are already familiar with will acquire a moisturizing and softening effect. Coconut oil is indispensable during the beach season. Spread before sunburn - the vitamin E included in the composition will protect against excessive ultraviolet radiation, apply after sunbathing - protect against discomfort, feelings of tightness and redness. You can even use unrefined coconut oil in a tanning bed! Both for tanning and anti-scalding.

What is refined coconut oil used for

Refined coconut oil is also valuable. But exclusively for external use. It is used to get rid of cracked heels or rough skin on the elbows, for hair care. Both refined and unrefined coconut oil are recommended to be added to masks, balms and hair conditioners, you can treat split ends with it. With continued use, the hair will become more manageable, shiny and silky.

The beneficial properties of coconut or palm oil were used without hesitation by the great Cleopatra. The concubines rubbed the queen's skin and hair daily. So what is the benefit and how to apply it correctly.

Composition and useful properties

All useful qualities of the product are due to its composition.

• lauric heals wounds, cuts, disinfects them, fights bacteria, fungi, viruses;
• myristic helps creams to be absorbed into the skin faster;
• hyaluronic acid maintains water balance in the skin;
• oleic acid retains moisture in the skin, restores the epidermis, removes cholesterol and excess fat, is useful for cores;
• caprylic normalizes the level of acid-base ratio, saturates skin cells with oxygen;
• capric - an assistant for caprylic and lauric acids in destroying microbes and strengthening immune forces.

Contains also two important vitamin responsible for our beauty. These are vitamin A and vitamin E. In the article "The benefits of sea buckthorn oil" has already been described in detail about their effect on the body. There are vitamins: group B, K, C. And useful elements: calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus. Caloric content of 100 grams of product is 882 kcal.

Application

Fat is used both unrefined and refined.

For face.

Refined products are used in leather recipes. If it has turned into a hard lump, this indicates naturalness. Take a piece in your hand, wait until it begins to melt and apply an even layer on the face and décolleté area. The product protects from hot sunlight and frosty wind during the day, and nourishes at night.

Think about the benefits of ghee, sesame oil, cottonseed oil, or whatever. You will now form an effective blend. If the coconut fat has become hard, heat it in a water bath and add the rest of the ingredients to the already melted one. Pour into a jar and apply as a mask or cream on the face, décolleté, even for the eyelids.

Why is coconut oil good for you? Dry skin becomes smoother and tighter, but without oily sheen. Women with this type will certainly appreciate the property of this product to nourish dry skin - it stops flaking, the feeling of tightness disappears.

The product is also useful for young people, adolescents. Due to its antibacterial properties, coconut oil helps to get rid of acne and all kinds of irritations on the face. Surprisingly, the product is suitable for oily skin with breakouts and dry ones.

Mask recipe... In a bowl, mix a spoonful of sour cream and honey, add 12-15 drops of coconut pulp oil. Instead of sour cream, you can take milk. We keep the mask on the face for 18-20 minutes. Wash off with tonic and warm water.

And here is the eyelash remedy to make them long and thick. Apply a couple of drops of oil to the brush, comb the eyelashes and go to bed.

For the skin.

Protects from UV rays harmful to the skin, saves from sunburn and allows the tan to lie evenly on the body. This is for tanning. And after sunbathing, smear the body so that there is coolness, and the skin after sunbathing calms down and recovers.

For hair.

No matter how expensive the shampoo is, it still draws the building proteins out of the hair. Therefore, the hair becomes dry and dull. Use, like Cleopatra, pure coconut oil for hair. By making a mask before showering, you will protect your hair from the effects of shampoo.

Apply the mask for half an hour or overnight on hair from the very roots to the ends - for short hair, 0.5 tablespoons of the product are enough, for long two. Try not to get on the roots so as not to clog the pores. Then wash off with daily shampoo.

For body.

If it has such a positive effect on the skin of the face and hair, imagine its effect on the skin of the body, on our arms, legs, and nails. So, this remedy restores the skin after the epilation procedure, moisturizing and cooling.

In pure form or as an oil-based mask, it is a lifesaver for hands and nails. The nails become strong and healthy, the nail bed becomes smooth and even. Hands will become silky and smooth.

This softening effect is especially noticeable on the legs. If you oil your feet before going to bed, massage and put on cotton socks on top, then in the morning you will not recognize the skin on your feet - the cracks are healed, the skin on the heels is smooth, even, no dryness.

Slimming.

Eliminates stretch marks - lubricate problem areas. And if you wrap yourself in a film on top, then cellulite disappears (remember the property of the product to eliminate excess fat) and the tummy becomes smaller. True, such wraps are still better combined with physical activity.

To lose weight, the product is taken orally. Dosage - 1 spoon in the morning, not before breakfast, but instead of it. Hard? Then replace all vegetable fat with coconut - this is one of the conditions for dietary nutrition. The daily calorie intake should not exceed 1200.

In the food industry

How do I use coconut oil? In the countries of Southeast Asia, coconut oil is used for food. They dress salads, use it to make popcorn. Use it for food too - cook meat, rice, seafood, vegetables on it. Edible coconut oil is renowned for its non-oxidation properties and maintains its qualities at elevated temperatures. Therefore, you can fry chops, cutlets, pancakes in coconut oil.

Can you eat coconut oil? Why not. Yes, it is high in calories, but unlike animal fats, it does not contain a single gram of cholesterol. So don't limit yourself and use coconut oil for cooking.

It is also found in baby food, in milk porridges, soups, baked goods, and cottage cheese dishes. Add to hot chocolate and milkshakes. And in Asian countries, you can find coconut oil in infant formula.

In cosmetology

Above, we have already described the effect of the oil on the skin. Use:

• In soap making as a base.
• When making scrubs.
• In balms, lotions, masks for dry skin.
• For nails and skin of hands.
• After shaving, epilation, during and after sunburn.
• In the base for massage products.

With diseases

And in medicine they have found application for such a valuable product. This is not a complete list of diseases and organs for the treatment or prevention of which it is effective.

• Atherosclerosis.
• Thrombosis.
• Vessels and heart.
• Hypertension.
• Antioxidant action.
• Thyroid.
• Stomach, pancreas, intestines.
• Gastritis, ulcer.
• Diabetes.
• Kidney liver.
• Caries.
• Osteoporosis.
• Immunity.
• Dermatitis, psoriasis.

Eat on a spoon in the morning or dissolve in a glass of water and drink the product.

At the pharmacy

Usually the product is brought from Thailand. Where is coconut oil sold in the country? In Thai markets, supermarket, pharmacy.

How much does coconut oil cost? For an unrefined product, you will pay 70 baht (110 Russian rubles) for a bottle of 200 g. But its quality is questionable, and the smell is unlikely to please. Better to spend on a purified product - it costs 120-300 baht (185 - 450 Russian rubles) per 100 ml.

From pharmacy products, Parachute coconut oil is known, which is used for the face and body skin in windy, sunny or frosty weather - the price is about 400 rubles per 175 ml. And for hair, use Now Foods (Bestofindia) - the price range is from 280 to 450 rubles per 200 ml jar.

Types of Purchased Coconut Oil

How is coconut oil sold? Not by weight and drinking the same. Produced in refined, fractionated, hydrogenated form and Virginoil (this is 100% natural product).

Refined the oil was purified, clarified to transparency, and the characteristic odor was removed. Used for leather and cooking.

Fractionated oil is not a whole product, since only fatty acids with a low specific gravity remain during the distillation process. So the vegetable fat penetrates the skin better. Use the product for massage, skin creams, hair masks. It has neither color nor smell and is suitable as a base in cosmetology.

Hydrogenated oil cannot be called a 100% natural product. It contains only 10% coconut. And they are used to make margarine or solid fat. In some countries, this product is used as vehicle fuel due to high temperature melting.

Virginoil- 100% natural oil. By using, you don't have to worry about fat side reactions. It is a cold-pressed product, in which no component is lost or volatilized. Lubricate your hands with them, treat wounds, but you should not use it in the kitchen.

About dangers and contraindications

• Coconut oil contains a lot of calories, so it should not be overused and carried away.
• Allergies can develop to coconuts.
• Sometimes after eating, the gastrointestinal tract becomes irritated and symptoms of indigestion appear.
• Due to the high level of fat, it is not recommended to use the product for chronic pancreatitis and cholecystitis.

Use the right types of coconut oil, and then you will be happy.

Coconut oil is a vegetable oil known to many, consisting of 99% fat. The raw material for its production is fresh copra (pulp) of the walnut of the same name. First, copra is crushed, then dried, followed by pressing. Waste cake production is used as livestock feed.

More recently, such a plant product was considered harmful due to the fact that the composition of coconut oil is rich in fatty acids. Many studies have shown that coconut oil brings tremendous benefits to the human body when consumed in food.

Today it is quite widespread, the oil is widely used in cosmetology. It is worthwhile to understand in detail the properties, production methods and applications of such a product as coconut oil. Coconut oil benefits and harms will be discussed in each area of ​​its use.

There are two ways to produce oil, each with its own characteristics:

1. Cold pressed. The oil produced in this way is the most valuable, as it is obtained during the gentle processing of raw materials. Cold pressing of copra allows you to preserve all the beneficial properties of the final product, but this method does not extract all the oil contained in the dried pulp.

This is why cold pressed coconut oil is an expensive yet high quality product.

2. Hot pressing. Thanks to this method of processing raw materials, it is possible to obtain more oil than with cold pressing. But as a result of high temperatures and the use of various chemicals, the beneficial properties of this plant product are partially lost.

This explains the not too high cost of the final product; refined coconut oil is most often made from it. It is stored longer, does not have a pronounced color and odor.

Each of these oils finds its use both in cosmetology, body and hair care, and in food preparation. Let's try to figure out which oil should be used for a particular procedure, as well as for cooking.

Cold Pressed Coconut Oil Applications

This type of oil is used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology. This medicinal herbal product is recommended for regular use for those who follow a diet, and this coconut oil can also be used to prepare children's meals. It is added to almost all types of dishes: from salads to baked goods, desserts and vitamin drinks.

Unrefined oil is also used for weight loss purposes. It is taken immediately before meals, mixed with warm boiled water.

Refined oil also contains enough nutrients, but it is not used for food. It is usually used for cosmetic purposes. Thanks to its moisturizing properties, it perfectly nourishes hair and dry skin areas, protects against the negative effects of environmental factors.

Each of the oils can be used for hair care, so it is added to conditioners, balms and masks. With regular use of coconut oil, your hair will quickly become well-groomed and shine with health.

This unique herbal product has many beneficial properties, namely:

• accelerates metabolism (metabolism);
• removes excess cholesterol from the body;
• normalizes blood pressure;
• has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal effects.

Coconut oil has a beneficial effect on curls and scalp - it is an excellent nutrient for them. It creates an invisible protective foam on the surface of the hair, it protects the strands from the negative effects of ultraviolet rays, as well as other negative environmental factors.

You can get detailed information about how coconut oil is useful from the instructions for this herbal product. It states that coconut oil not only enriches the body with useful substances, but also promotes better absorption of other vitamins and macronutrients, namely Ka, Mg and some amino acids. Many people know that such a product has antioxidant properties, it prevents the development of osteoporosis with regular consumption.

What's in coconut oil?

The chemical composition of such a product is varied. It is rich in vitamins A, E, B, C, K, which explains its moisturizing and regenerating properties. The composition of this healing agent includes a number of essential fatty acids: lauric, myristic, oleic, caprylic, capric.

The presence of natural antioxidants in this herbal product allows you to store coconut oil in the open form. Its composition is unique, it is considered a valuable cosmetic product, as it contains a natural moisturizer, which is represented by lauric acid. Coconut oil, like all oils, is a high-calorie product, 100 grams contains approximately 899 Kcal. That is why it is worth using it in food in minimal doses.

You can eat coconut oil regularly, but in limited doses, then such a product will only bring benefits. It is worth highlighting a number of useful properties of this product:

• prevents the development of atherosclerosis, the formation of blood clots;
• positively affects the state of the entire cardiovascular system;
• heals the thyroid gland;
• contributes to normal work gastrointestinal tract;
• has a sedative effect;
• enhances immunity;
• has a pronounced antioxidant effect;
• prevents the development of obesity and concomitant liver diseases;
• improves general state with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Of course, coconut oil is indispensable in your diet. The benefits and harms of the product are described in many scientific studies.

The harm of coconut oil is the occurrence of allergies or food poisoning during its use. It is worth noting that the body can react this way in case of oversaturation of the body with coconut oil. A consultation with a specialist will allow you to clarify how much oil should be consumed without harm to health.

Coconut oil for food

In some Asian countries, coconut oil is used for cooking. It is great for dressing salads, it is added to dishes made from meat, fish, rice and vegetables. During heat treatment, the oil retains its properties, it does not oxidize. Therefore, you can safely fry vegetables and meat in such vegetable oil.

It is added to baked goods and desserts, thereby giving the homemade delicacy a special taste and incomparable aroma.

Not many people know that this product does not contain cholesterol, which is why you can not limit the use of coconut oil in your food. Benefits and harms hang in the balance, of course, the useful qualities of the product exceed the possible negative effect on the body.

This oil is not recommended for those who are allergic to any foodstuffs... It is worth introducing a new product gradually, adding it to food in micro doses, this will help to quickly identify an allergic reaction in family members and, if necessary, completely exclude coconut oil from the diet.

By using coconut oil correctly, taking into account its benefits and harms, you can maintain your health at the proper level, as well as look young and attractive.

According to modern science, coconut oil is one of the healthiest foods in the world. The benefits are explained by the composition in which there are no compounds that could be harmful.

91% of the oil is healthy saturated fatty acids. Of these, 62% are medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs): caprylic, lauric and capric acids.

The assimilation of these compounds occurs in just three stages. Then, as for the utilization of other fats, the body must complete several dozen steps.

Therefore, coconut fats are quickly and easily absorbed, give a tremendous boost of energy and have a lot of other healing qualities.

Weight loss aid

Coconut oil is not just a weight loss friendly product. It is one of the few products on which you really lose weight. Moreover, it helps to burn fats mainly in the abdomen.

For example, it has been shown that when men with a large belly are added to their diet 2 tablespoons of oil daily, they reduce their waist circumference by almost 3 cm.

Does it seem to you that this is not enough? Not at all!

After all, we are talking about the fact that it is the "addition" of this product to the diet that works. And not replacing them with other components of the daily menu. People add fat to their diet. And at the same time they lose weight in the abdomen. No sports exercise.

If you add coconut oil to your diet while switching to, the result will be more impressive.

How does this coconut meal manage to show such achievements?

The oil of this tropical fruit is fundamentally different from other edible fats, as it contains a significant amount of medium-chain triglycerides. It is the presence of these compounds that explains such an amazing activity.

Medium chain triglyceride metabolism is not the same as that of other fats. And therefore the effect on the body is completely different.

MCTs go directly to the liver, where they are immediately consumed for energy or converted into ketogenic bodies. In the form of "fat in reserve", they practically do not exist.

Calories are not equal to calories. That is why their strict count is useless for weight loss.

Foods that have the same calorie content are metabolized in the body in different ways. Therefore, they cause a different hormonal response, which ultimately affects the metabolic rate in different ways, the deposition of body fat, etc.

Coconut oil is a thermogenic food product. This means that once it enters the body, it forces it to expend more energy than other food that has exactly the same calorie content.

However, this does not mean that lowering your calorie intake is unimportant for weight loss. It is even more important if it comes about obvious overeating.

Coconut oil reduces the likelihood of overeating, as it saturates much better than other fatty foods, and, therefore, makes it possible to eat less and not suffer from hunger.

So, the MCTs in coconut oil are:

• reduce appetite and thereby help reduce the number of calories consumed per day;
• "Warm up" the body, thereby speeding up the burning of fat stored in reserve;
• they quickly burn out themselves or pass into ketone bodies, which have a lot of useful properties.

And that's not all. MCT has several other functions that are essential for healthy weight loss.

Other beneficial properties

Prevention of heart disease... Saturated coconut oils increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels, known as "good cholesterol". And at the same time, they help low-density lipoproteins to turn into forms of fats that are safe for the body.

In addition, under the influence of this product, the level of total cholesterol and triglycerides is reduced.

This makes it possible to improve the 2 most important biochemical index blood lipid composition: the ratio of high density lipoproteins to total cholesterol and the ratio of triglycerides to HDL.

Prevention and treatment of brain diseases... Ketone bodies, which are formed from coconut oil, are an alternative source of energy for the human brain. They are especially useful for people who suffer from a variety of severe brain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease or epilepsy.

It has been proven that the inclusion in the diet of medium-chain triglycerides, which are so rich in coconut oil, immediately improves the condition of patients with these brain lesions.

Protection against disease agents... The main MCT in coconut oil is lauric acid, which is converted into monolaurin in the body. Both lauric acid and monolaurin have the ability to kill pathogens. Caprylic and capric fatty acids, which are also part of the oil, are dismantled by a similar action.

Due to the presence of these compounds, the product:

• contributes to the prevention of acute respiratory viral infections, flu, colds, viral hepatitis, etc., reduces the frequency of recurrence of herpes;
• with prolonged stay in the oral cavity (rinsing) eliminates bad breath, protects teeth and gums from bacterial damage (it is most effective against Streptococcus mutans and bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus, representing the most dangerous, in terms of the likelihood of caries development, bacteria in the oral cavity);
• reduces the number of fungi of the genus Candida present in the body and thereby helps to normalize the work of the intestinal microflora, which is often literally suffocated by pathogenic fungi and bacteria.

Cancer prevention... Increasing the production of ketone bodies is viewed by scientists as a defense against cancer cells, since they cannot receive energy from these compounds. But healthy cells can. That's why. Increased endurance... Medium chain triglycerides are converted extremely quickly into energy in the liver. They also boost metabolism. As a result, the endurance of a person using this product increases many times over. It is not without reason that coconut oil is now included in the diet of athletes involved in triathlon, a sport that requires superhuman endurance. Enhanced absorption of nutrient compounds... It has been shown that consumption of coconut oil improves the absorption of other beneficial compounds, for example, vitamins and minerals, as well as omega-3 acids, which double their activity. Facilitating the work of the pancreatic gland and gallbladder... Unlike other fats, coconut does not require pancreatic enzymes for its absorption. And this makes it an approved food for pancreatitis patients. An improvement in the condition of patients with cholecystitis was also noted. Improving the condition of the skin and hair... For cosmetic purposes, the product has a positive effect both when taken orally and as a means of external use. At the same time, it not only improves the appearance of the skin and hair, but also helps to cope with really serious problems: dermatitis, eczema and even psoriasis. Pre-diabetes care... When the body consumes too many carbohydrates, its cells stop responding adequately to the effects of insulin on them. As a result, they cannot use the energy of glucose.

The body begins to produce even more hormone. But even this is not enough. Insulin resistance develops and further diabetes. Coconut oil is an energy source that is independent of insulin. Therefore, it relieves stress from the pancreas, gives it the opportunity to return hormone production to normal levels, and allows cells to actively work without glucose. And gradually the ability to respond correctly to hormonal signals returns to them.

Normalization of the hormonal profile... Saturated fatty acids are essential for hormone synthesis. Coconut oil not only normalizes hormonal status in terms of insulin production, but also helps in the adequate production of other hormones, such as estrogens. Works especially effectively for women of menopause.

How to use?

Usually, 20% of the total daily calories are allocated to coconut oil. That is, a person who allows himself 2000 kcal per day needs to eat 36-39 grams of product (2.3-2.5 tablespoons).

Fixed doses... This approach is used more often. It is not related to calorie counting. Whatever their average amount throughout the day, just add 2 tablespoons of oil to the diet.

For any method of introducing the product into the diet, you should start with 1 teaspoon per day. Gradually increasing this amount up to the selected dose.

How to enter into food correctly?

1. Use in frying instead of any other oil. Coconut fat is ideal for cooking on it, as 9% of it consists of saturated acids, which do not oxidize during heat treatment.
2. Replacing butter or vegetable oil in absolutely any recipe from gravy to baking. The replacement is done in a 1 to 1 ratio.
3. Adding to tea and coffee. This method may seem strange. But it's useful. Usually, 1 teaspoon of oil is taken for one large cup of drink.
4. Dietary supplements. Not the best way. As one capsule of supplements usually contains only 1 gram of oil. That is, to reach the daily concentration, several dozen capsules must be swallowed.

Never buy refined oils. Only cold-pressed oil can be consumed.

Also, the product can be made by hand. True, this process is quite laborious.

In this article, you will find with each method.

Potential harm

So far, no serious side effects have been reported from consuming the product.

Some people are (rarely) allergic to coconut. They may also develop a reaction to oil.

However, do not forget that oil is useful only in the amount indicated. With its excessively abundant inclusion in the diet, diarrhea can be observed, as well as an increase in body weight, since the number of calories will be too excessive. And if you are not seriously involved in sports, you are unlikely to be able to burn them.

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This amazing remedy, which came to us from tropical countries, can today be found in the kitchen of skilled housewives, in the cosmetic bag of modern beauties, and even in the first-aid kit of the most caring and thrifty. Coconut oil has wonderful properties: its use in various fields is constantly expanding, more and more horizons are opening up in its development. The invaluable benefits of this amazing remedy are due to its unique chemical composition.

The beneficial properties of coconut oil

Why is coconut oil in such demand today in a variety of areas? The fact is that coconut oil has not only medicinal properties, but also preventive ones, due to its chemical composition. After all, it consists exclusively of acids, each of which has a certain effect: lauric, myristic, palmitic, oleic, caprylic, capric, stearic, linoleic and nylon. Thanks to their complex and comprehensive effect on the human body, coconut oil is so invaluable in cosmetology, medicine, and cooking. Natural cold-pressed coconut oil (it contains the maximum concentration of nutrients) is capable of:

• make the skin soft and velvety;
• strengthen hair;
• lower blood sugar levels;
• burn subcutaneous fat, providing weight loss;
• slow down the aging process in the body;
• relieve anxiety and stress;
• eliminate tumors;
• relieve pain;
• accelerate the process of blood clotting and promote rapid wound healing;
• localize and nullify inflammatory foci;
• improve the taste of many dishes.

If you know about such wonderful properties of coconut oil and know how to use it for its intended purpose, you can in the most short time solve many of your cosmetic problems, improve your health, improve your well-being and become an excellent cook in your own kitchen, turning it into a restaurant. The main thing is to know the exact dosage and the course of treatment and prevention approved by the doctor when it comes to health and beauty. It is important for hostesses to find good recipes based on this amazing product and delight your family with a variety of delicacies.

The use of coconut oil in cosmetology

In cosmetology, the use of coconut oil is unlimited, since on its basis you can buy and even make at home with your own hands all kinds of cosmetics for hair, and for the face, and for hands, and for legs, and for the skin of the body as a whole. The fatty acids that make up this unique product can regularly, gently and very gently care for your hair and skin if you use these products correctly.

• Coconut oil for hair

If you have become the proud owner of unrefined coconut oil, which contains a lot of useful substances, remember one thing: it is not recommended to apply it to the hair roots. Such experiments can be annoying. But you can distribute it along the length of the hair: it will restore their damaged structure, eliminate fragility and section, moisturize excessively dry hair, give it volume and strength. If the oil is refined, it can be safely applied to the scalp, but it still will not give such a bright effect. Coconut oil in hair masks, shampoos and conditioners works wonders for the lifeless hair. Moreover, you can effectively use both store products and homemade products.

• Coconut oil for skin

Coconut oil can also be used in masks and face creams, or you can simply lubricate the skin with it 2 times a week. It perfectly copes with various rashes (acne, pimples, blackheads), moisturizes dry skin, removes flaky spots, makes the skin unusually soft and delicate to the touch. If you lubricate your skin with it before sunbathing, then the tan will turn out to be a stunningly beautiful color - chocolate. In addition, it is coconut oil that is considered one of the best massage agents, which perfectly warms the skin and improves blood circulation.

If among your cosmetics there are those made with coconut oil, they are sure to be among your favorites. It is impossible not to appreciate their gentle and gentle care even for the most delicate and sensitive skin, for the most problematic and damaged hair. With such cosmetics, you can easily forget about many problems of appearance and always shine with beauty and freshness. But cosmetology is not the only area of ​​application of the miraculous coconut oil.

Coconut oil: medical uses

Possessing antiseptic, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, fatty acids in coconut oil have found another area of ​​use for it, which is very important for the life of every person - medicine. Exotic coconut oil expands and expands its therapeutic functionality: its properties are still being investigated in medical laboratories. Of course, it is not an independent medicine, but as an adjunct to the main therapy it perfectly helps to cope with many diseases, including:

• eczema, dermatitis, allergic skin reactions;
• ulcer, heartburn;
• migraine;
• jaundice;
• diabetes;
• haemorrhoids;
• thrush;
• epilepsy;
• nervous and mental disorders up to epilepsy;
• rickets;
• scurvy;
• obesity;
• weakened immunity;
• bleeding;
• wounds, scars, scars, postoperative stitches.

The dosage should be prescribed by a doctor, since in some cases coconut oil is used externally in the form of compresses and lotions, and in some cases it may also be necessary to use it internally. However, not everyone can withstand the treatment with fatty oil, if you need to drink it: it has a specific taste and smell. It is worth remembering that medicine is the area where the use of coconut oil is recommended only on the advice of a doctor. You should not risk your own health and self-medicate, thinking that such a folk, natural remedy, like coconut oil, will cure all ailments in a couple of days. A completely different matter is cooking, where you can become a real queen and create whatever your heart desires with this product (within the framework of recipes, of course).

How is coconut oil used in cooking?

Coconut oil purchased at the grocery store will have properties slightly different than cosmetic or medicinal. It will contain the concentration of those acids that have taste and can help any housewife to make many dishes much tastier and more satisfying. Do you want your familiar products to delight your household with a more exquisite taste and pleasantly surprise them? Then go in search of edible coconut oil and add it to a variety of homemade dishes for success in the kitchen. How can you use it in cooking?

1. Coconut oil can be substituted in the kitchen: dishes with it acquire an exquisite and very unusual taste.
2. The uniqueness of coconut oil is that during heat treatment it does not emit any harmful carcinogens, which favorably distinguishes it from other oils for cooking various dishes. It is this property that allows you to use this product in various diets completely fearlessly: you will not get extra pounds - that's for sure.
3. Coconut oil makes sweet dishes and pastries especially tasty.
4. It can also be added to cereals and vegetable dishes, salads.
5. If you cook seafood (or) with coconut oil, they will surely become your favorites for a long time.
6. But the fastest consumption of coconut oil in food is with drinks: it is added to various hot drinks, milk, coffee, hot chocolate.

Those who have discovered coconut oil in a wide variety of areas of their lives must have already appreciated it. unique properties and benefit. Therefore, coconut oil reviews only the most positive and grateful. He has a minimum of contraindications and side effects- but the maximum beneficial effect on the body. Both cosmetologists, doctors, and chefs recommend actively using and consuming this product in order to change your life for the better, even in such pleasant little things.

The possibilities of coconut oil are multifaceted: for centuries in tropical countries, it has been one of the main medical and cosmetic products, and is also widely used in Asian cuisine. Today, many people are familiar with coconut oil as a wonderful remedy for strengthening hair and skin care for the face and body, but not everyone knows its amazing properties in a healthy diet. MedAboutMe has collected the most delicious recipes for desserts with coconut oil that do not require long cooking.

In its composition, coconut oil is significantly different from other vegetable oils: it is almost entirely composed of saturated fatty acids, due to which it undergoes little oxidative processes and retains a solid consistency even at room temperature.

Coconut oil is characterized by a whole range of unique, beneficial properties and therefore is highly regarded by adherents healthy eating.

• Due to the high content of lauric acid, it has strong antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral effects.
• Contains vitamins A and E, which are natural antioxidants, as well as trace elements such as potassium, iron, phosphorus.
• Helps to strengthen the cardiovascular system.
• Maintains the necessary level of cholesterol in the body.
• They normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract, reduce the load on the pancreas.
• It has a beneficial effect on the state of the nervous system, has a certain antidepressant effect.
• It activates and speeds up the metabolism.
• Promotes better absorption of glucose in the blood.
• Slows down the aging process.

Despite the high calorie content - about 860 kcal per 100 grams, coconut oil is one of the main by-products of a balanced diet and healthy diet. Triglycerides - fatty acids contained in it are highly digestible. They are not stored "in reserve", but are transformed into energy, thereby improving bowel function and speeding up metabolism.

It is impossible to imagine Thai, Indian, Vietnamese or Filipino cuisine without coconut oil: it not only gives an original flavor to baked goods and dishes from vegetables and meat, but is also a good vegetable fat for frying due to its high smoking temperature - about 170 degrees.

As a rule, coconut oil used in cosmetology is completely unsuitable for human consumption: it may undergo insufficient purification or contain chemical components and impurities.

Unrefined cold-pressed or centrifuged oil with the label Extra virgin or Good for cooking is suitable for culinary use. It can be taken orally both in pure form - on an empty stomach, but not more than one teaspoon per day, and added to salads as a dressing, porridge and fruit-nut smoothies. It can also add an unusual and sophisticated flavor to traditional and familiar drinks: coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Unrefined oil has a delicate, slightly sweet taste and delicate aroma. Refined coconut oil can also be included in a healthy diet and diet - it is an excellent substitute for others. vegetable oils in recipes that require baking or frying. Another advantage is that when heated, it does not form carcinogens and does not lose its beneficial properties.

Simple dessert recipes that do not contain empty calories are perfect for breakfast and will help diversify healthy meals and menus of even the most restrictive diet.

Airy coconut cookies

To make cookies, you need to take:

• 80 grams of coconut oil;
• 100 grams of coconut sugar;
• 150 grams of whole grain flour (wheat or corn);
• 1 pack of baking powder;
• coconut flakes, vanilla to taste.

Put sugar and butter in a saucepan, then put on low heat so that the resulting mass melts a little, mix everything until a homogeneous consistency. Remove from heat, add flour, baking powder, vanilla, knead the dough. Next, form the cookies in the form of small circles, roll in coconut flakes.

Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees.

Fruit Vegan Cupcakes

Ingredients:

• 200 grams of pitted dates;
• 150 grams of coconut oil;
• 1.5 medium bananas;
• 200 grams of whole wheat flour;
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda;
• 1 teaspoon carob;
• 80 grams of orange juice.

Grind dates with banana in a blender, transfer to a container, add orange juice and coconut oil preheated in a water bath, setting aside two tablespoons for the glaze. Stir everything well.

Sift the flour, combine with baking soda, add to the phoenix-banana mass, mix everything thoroughly again.

Divide the dough into small tins, filling about 2/3 of the part, as the muffins will increase during the baking process. Bake in a preheated oven for thirty minutes at 180-190 degrees.

Cover the finished dessert with glaze. To prepare it, grind half a ripe banana with two tablespoons of coconut oil and one teaspoon of carob. Dip the cooled muffins in turn in the still hot icing, if desired, sprinkle with coconut on top.

Non-baked fig cakes

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups almonds
• 1.5 cups oatmeal;
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 25 pieces of medium sized figs;
• 3 tablespoons of honey;
• 2-3 tablespoons of water;
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

Grind almonds, oatmeal, oil and cinnamon in a blender until flour. Cut the figs into small cubes, add honey, water, then also grind in a blender. Combine the resulting mass with almond-oat flour, mix everything thoroughly.

Put the resulting dough on a baking sheet or square shape lined with parchment paper, distribute evenly and send to freeze in the refrigerator for 8-10 hours. Then cut into small squares or rhombuses. Dessert is ready!