{"id":12991,"date":"2014-10-22T06:34:23","date_gmt":"2014-10-22T13:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=12991"},"modified":"2014-10-22T06:43:15","modified_gmt":"2014-10-22T13:43:15","slug":"go-nuts-5-ways-use-healthy-coconut-milk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/go-nuts-5-ways-use-healthy-coconut-milk\/","title":{"rendered":"Go Nuts: 5 Ways to Use Healthy Coconut Milk"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Besides being a tasty addition to delicious dishes<\/a>\u00a0and scrumptious sips<\/a>, healthy coconut milk, in moderation, is a wonderful partner in natural-lifestyle crime. \u00a0High in magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium and a creamy, dreamy addition to beauty products, healthy coconut milk is where it’s at.<\/p>\n

Before I get to\u00a0how\u00a0<\/em>to use healthy coconut milk, let’s talk about \u00a0those nutrients.<\/p>\n

Magnesium\u00a0maintains your nerve function and promotes a regular heartbeat. \u00a0It keeps your blood pressure in check (high-five!) and helps your immune system work it. \u00a0Phosphorus and calcium help maintain bone health and phosphorus is good for your digestive functionality. \u00a0I should also say here that, while canned coconut milk is super-convenient and perfectly acceptable, it’s going to contain fewer of those fab\u00a0nutrients and you may run the risk of a BPA-infested can<\/a>. \u00a0You can make your own coconut milk<\/a>, though,\u00a0and avoid worry. \u00a0Now, let’s get to the good stuff.<\/p>\n

5 Way to Use Healthy Coconut Milk<\/h2>\n

1)<\/strong> Give your hair<\/a> some love!<\/strong> \u00a0Coconut milk contains lauric acid, a medium-chain saturated fatty acid, commonly found in breast milk, which is helpful as a converted antibacterial element and helps in reducing protein loss.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0Remove your makeup:<\/strong> combine\u00a0equal parts\u00a0extra virgin olive oil (a natural make-up remover<\/a>) and healthy coconut milk and gently massage into your face with a washcloth. \u00a0Rinse and enjoy your lovely makeup-free face!<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0Now wash that pretty face of yours!<\/strong> Mix cleansing grains<\/a> with coconut milk for a gentle, relaxing facial cleanser.<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0Nix the takeout and fix your own coconut curry<\/a>.<\/strong> \u00a0Even my kids are fans of the warmth of a weeknight curry (not too spicy) and curries are a breeze to throw together. \u00a0Check the label (BPA- and guar gum-free, no added sugar) on a can of light or full-fat healthy coconut milk and make your life a little easier.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0Pamper yourself!<\/strong> \u00a0Mix up some simple body scrub (equal parts coconut milk\u00a0and sugar of choice, with some room for a spoonful or two of oil of choice, if you wish) for smooth, soft skin.<\/p>\n

Image credit: Coconut<\/a> photo via Shutterstock.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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