CHP Magazines Winter 2019 #15 | Page 50

RECIPES OF GOODNESS The wonder that is coconut milk. Totally organic, lactose free and packed with goodies that not only taste delicious, but are so beneficial to health. Below are some of the many properties our COCOSOUL coconut milk delivers to the human body. IMPROVES HEART HEALTH Coconuts ore one of the best sources of laurlc acid - 50 percent of the fat In coconuts is lauric acid - a protective type of fatty acld linked with improved cholesterol levels and heart health. Coconut fat helps promote o decrease In (bod) LDL cholesterol and rise in (good) HDL cholesterol. Also, coconut milk helps lower blood pressure and keep blood vessels flexible, elastic and free from plaque buildup. BUILDS MUSCLE AND HELPS LOSE FAT Medlum-chain trlglycerldes (MCT) fatty acids found in coconut milk Increase energy expenditure and help enhonce physical performance. Because coconut milk Is high In healthy fats, it also helps fill you up and prevent overeating or snacking throughout the day. Soul Antioxidant Smoothie • • • • • • • Frozen Acai ½ an Apple ½ a cup Frozen or Fresh Blueberries 1 cup Spinach Leaves 150ml Organic Cocosoul Coconut Water 200ml Organic Cocosoul Coconut Milk A Hand full of Crushed Ice Cubes Combine all ingredients in a blender and enjoy! Soul Full Jade Smoothie • • • • 1 cup Spinach ½ an Avocado 2 Pitted Dates 150ml Organic Cocosoul Coconut Water 100ml Organic Cocosoul Coconut Milk PROVIDES ELECTROLYTES AND PREVENTS FATIGUE Although coconut water is a higher source of electrolytes. coconut milk also provides important minerals needed to maintain blood volume, regulate heart health, and prevent dehydration or diarrhea. Coconut milk also contialns the types of MCTs that are easily used by your brain for energy. • HELPFUL FOR LOSING WEIGHT According to a study, consumption of a diet rich in MCTs results in greater loss of fat compared with long•chain fatty acids, perhaps due to Increased energy expenditure and fat oxidation observed with MCT Intake. Soul Berry Tasty Smoothie HELPS IMPROVE DIGESTION AND RELIEVE CONSTIPATION Coconut milk nourishes the digestive lining due to its electrolytes and healthy fats, improving gut health and preventing conditions like IBS. CAN HELP MANAGE BLOOD SUGAR AND HELP CONTROL DIABETES The fat content of coconut milk can help slow the rate at which sugar Is released Into the blood stream, better controlling Insulin levels and preventing a ‘sugar high’ or worse, conditions like diabetes. MAY HELP IMPROVE ANEMIA It provides a good source of plant·based iron that can contribute to a diet sufficient at preventing anemia from occurring. HELPS PREVENT JOINT INFLAMMATION AND ARTHRITIS Coconut milk’s MCTs can help lower lnflammation, which Is associated with painful conditions like arthritis and general joint or muscle aches and pains. HELPS PREVENT ULCERS Coconut milk can help reduce the occurrence of ulcers even better than coconut water can, according to recent studies. 50 Complete Health Blend all ingredients together and enjoy! • • • • • • 1 cup Raspberries 4 Strawberries ½ an Avocado 100ml Organic Cocosoul Coconut Water 150ml Organic Cocosoul Coconut Milk A hand full of crushed ice Cubes (optional) Combine all ingredients and blend them together. Enjoy! Soul Survivor Smoothie • • • • • • 1 Banana 2 tsp Cacao Powder 2 pitted Dates 8 unsalted Cashews 100ml Organic Cocosoul Coconut Water 150ml Organic Cocosoul Coconut Milk Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!