Dave Smith wrote:
> On 04/08/2011 5:53 PM, Steve Freides wrote:
>
>> Coconuts are an area of interest of mine that I've researched a good
>> deal. If you're interested, do some reading. The biggest health
>> benefit if from coconut oil - I eat a spoonful or two every day.
>> Coconut milk is useful in some recipes, I know, but coconut oil is
>> great as a dietary supplement, and it's also fine to cook with.
>
>
> When I developed a heart problem I had some advice about diet. I am
> supposed to eat lots of fruit..... NOT COCONUT. When I had a
> consultation with the dietitian we talked about it and she dismissed
> all the positive stuff on various web sites about the health benefits
> of coconut as being from the promoters of coconut sales.
>
> It's a dmaned shame because I like curries made with coconut milk.

Get a second opinion - find a new dietician. Many health professionals
are stuck in the same "low fat is good" mindset that held sway for
decades but has been discredited by recent research.

The executive summary is this: avoid anything that says hydrogenated (or
even partially hydrogenated) oil or fat in its ingredients list, and
otherwise, make sure you get enough fat in your diet - it's good for
you. Read the reviews of the two books to which I linked in my original
message - coconut oil is about as close to a miracle food as exists.

-S-