On Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:47:54 -0400, Cheryl wrote:

> "Jeßus" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:37:45 -0400, Cheryl wrote:
>>
>>> "Jeßus" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:01:52 -0500, SebNoker wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Are coconuts healthy? I eat a lot of bounty bars and was told by a
>>>>> buddy coconuts are bad if you eat to much?? I know they contain a
>>>>> laxative, but apart from that? Also, talking about a chocolate bar
>>>>> here, so maybe not even worthy of an answer....
>>>>
>>>> Your Buddy knows jack-shi...
>>>>
>>>> I can't speak for the contents of a Bounty, but coconut meat/oil/etc
>>>> is definitely healthy, beneficial even. This assumes that it hasnt
>>>> undergone any horrible forms of processing, of course.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Actually, cybercat is right. Coconut and palm oils are high in
>>> saturated fat.
>>> http://www.americanheart.org/present...identifier=532
>>
>>
>> I /know/ they are high in saturated fats. What I am saying is that it
>> isnt a problem, far from it.
>>
>>
> Since I have to watch my saturated fat intake, I'm interested to know
> where your source is to back that up? I've done some Google searches
> and find some articles that support what you have said, but on the
> Internet you can find supporting and refuting articles about everything.

That is correct, so basically you'll dismiss any info I dig up for you?

Most people will have a point of view one way or the other - and are not
willing to challenge their POV. Most. I, however, did change my point of
view.

Perhaps a more useful tactic would be to investigate the history of
coconut oil (as in it's usage in mainstream food), its eventual phasing
out - and the real reasons why it was phased out.
I shouldnt have to say it - but anything your FDA says cannot be trusted
one iota, but you probably already realise that