These are 5 benefits of consuming coconut milk which is called a source of cholesterol

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Coconut cream often referred to as a source of unhealthy cholesterol for the body. It turns out that consuming coconut milk can also bring several benefits.

Coconut milk is actually known as a food ingredient that contains important nutrients. The liquid obtained from grated coconut is widely used and consumed, including in traditional Indonesian foods.

In Indonesia, coconut milk is often referred to as a food source that causes cholesterol to build up in the body. In fact, a study states that coconut milk has several benefits that can be obtained by the body.

The method is to consume pure coconut milk without adding cooking oil as in several types of dishes. Consuming coconut milk is also recommended as a type of plant-based milk for vegans and vegetarians.

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Here are 5 benefits of consuming coconut milk according to Doctor NDTV:

Coconut milk contains lauric acid which prevents stroke and heart disease. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/Victor Hugo Silva

1. Maintain heart health

According to various studies, coconut milk contains good lauric acid. Lauric acid is a type of antioxidant that can prevent stroke and heart disease.

Even though it is accused of being a source of cholesterol, in fact a study shows that coconut milk has a good impact on cholesterol. Coconut milk can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in the blood.

This is because coconut milk contains a lot of dietary protein which helps balance cholesterol. The cholesterol that rises due to fresh coconut milk is good cholesterol.

2. Lose weight

Coconut milk contains better vegetable fat than fat in animal flesh. The 50% lauric acid contained in coconut milk is known as a component that can increase metabolic effects.

The fat in coconut milk is also formed from fatty acids which the body converts into energy. So this layer of fat will burn when doing activities and not accumulate.

In contrast to the fat found in several other types of food, saturated fat will actually be locked under the skin layer. Even hard exercise is not enough to burn it if it is not balanced with a proper diet.

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