Discussions around palm oil have not ceased since the active introduction of this product to the market. By profitability of production, this is one of the cheapest vegetable fats, not to mention dairy.
To produce ten tons of palm oil is cheaper than one ton of creamy oil. If you read the composition of the first product from the budget segment with a high probability there palm oil will be found.
The raw material for production is the pulp of the fruit of the oil palm, the main area of its growth is the equatorial countries. The main suppliers of palm oil in the world are Mylazia and Indonesia.
- What is good for your health?
- Nutritional value and caloricity of the product
- Is there any harm and contraindications?
- Folk cosmetology
Than useful for health?
The product is characterized by a high concentration of the following nutrients:
- Group E vitamins( tocopherol, tocotrienol) .These substances can neutralize free radicals, which are one of the causes of malignant tumors.
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Vitamins of group A( retinoids) .WHO included palm oil in the top most richest products for retinoids. Vitamin A in it is contained 15 times more than in carrots. - Fats of oleic and linoleic acids .These are substances from the group of unsaturated triglycerides, without which the formation of bones and joints is impossible.
- Vitamin K1( phytomenadione) .It plays an important role in the synthesis of osteocalcin( bone protein), and the regulation of oxidation-reduction processes.
- Coenzyme Q10 is a coenzyme of , which takes an active part in the processes of tissue respiration and cellular regeneration. Q10 is the catalyst of regenerative processes in tissues, and therefore actively used in cosmetology.
Nutritional value and calorific value of the product
100 g of palm oil contains 882.4 kcal. Of the nutrients in the product contain only fats, proteins and carbohydrates are absent. Every 100 g of product include:
- 49.3 g saturated fats;
- 36.8 g of monounsaturated fats;
- 9.6 g of polyunsaturated fats.
Is there any harm and contraindication?
To fully cover the body's need for saturated fats, about 30 grams of palm oil is sufficient. According to statistics, more than 50% of people daily exceed this dose, consuming products that include palm oil.
Also palm oil is characterized by high refractoriness( the temperature at which the product turns into a liquid state is 40-45 C, which is higher than the basic temperature of the human body).In the gastrointestinal tract product enters the form of a plastic mass, which greatly complicates its processing.
Possible causes of bloating and treatment with folk remedies.
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Folk cosmetology
Oil of palm fruits is a part of hundreds of cosmetic products, from solid soap to serum for the face. Its main function in cosmetology is facial and body skin care. Thanks to the high content of fats, palm oil perfectly nourishes and moisturizes the fading skin.
Face mask with palm oil .Liquid cosmetic oil( sold in pharmacies and soap shops) should be applied to the face in a thin layer and massaged with the pads of the fingers until completely absorbed. After 15 minutes, blot your face with a paper towel.
Night cream with palm oil .Mix the liquid palm oil with any moisturizer( you can take a baby, like "Antoshka") in equal proportions. Apply to the skin of the face before going to bed. Every time you should prepare a fresh portion of the cream, do not use the mixture for the future.
Another area of application of palm oil in home cosmetology is the care of dry, thin hair. Masks on its basis can restore shine and a healthy appearance to the head of hair after aggressive chemical procedures( clarification, melioration, chemical wave).
Restoring mask with yolk and palm oil .Yolk 1 egg should be mixed with 1 tbsp.cosmetic palm oil and dilute 50 g of hot water( but not boiling water, otherwise the yolk will be boiled).
Apply a carefully mixed mass to the scalp and wrap it with a plastic wrap, followed by a towel to create the desired temperature.
After an hour, wash the contents off the hair. This mask is recommended to use at least once a week and after a couple of months you will notice a significant improvement in the condition of the colored hair.
Restoring mask with honey and aloe .In a glass bowl, mix a tablespoon of palm oil with 2 tablespoons.honey( not candied!) and the same amount of freshly squeezed aloe juice. The mixture is rubbed into the scalp, after which the hair should be covered with a film and a towel. Wash off after 15-20 minutes.
Also cosmetic palm oil can be used as an alternative to expensive means for split ends. A couple of drops of oil should be heated in the palms and "ironed" by them ends of the hair.
This procedure can be carried out daily. The main thing is not to overdo it with the amount of oil, otherwise the effect of unwashed hair is possible.
