Staying well-hydrated should be your primary diet goal in summer. Other than water, coconut water is often a common choice that many choose to prevent dehydration. Drinking coconut water can offer you several health benefits. It is a good source of several nutrients including calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and many more. It is also loaded with antioxidants. Coconut water also supports heart health and is good for people with diabetes. But many drink the water and discard the coconut. And this way you are missing all the benefits of coconut malai. The thick malai inside a coconut can offer you several health benefits. You can easily scrape it off and enjoy it as it is. Let's look at the benefits of eating coconut malai.
Health benefits of coconut malai
Nutritionist Lovneet Batra shared an Instagram story stating the reasons why you should not throw away the coconut malai. Here are these:
1. Can help fight the summer heat
According to the nutritionist, eating coconut malai can help combat excess heat in summer. It leaves a cooling effect on the body.
2. Improves gut health
A healthy gut is crucial for your overall health. Coconut malai can help strengthen your gut bacteria. Other than coconut malai, probiotics and prebiotics are also good for your gut.
3. Reduces inflammation
Uncontrolled inflammation is harmful to your health. Some foods can naturally help lower inflammation. Coconut malai is one of them.
4. Improves cholesterol levels
Coconut malai is also good for your heart. The nutritionist mentioned that the MCTs in coconut malai have been linked to lower levels of bad cholesterol in the body.
Coconut malai can also be used topically. It can work as an excellent moisturiser.
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