Is Coconut Milk Bad or Good?

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CLDKess
CLDKess Posts: 40
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I can't seem to get a straight answer on the topic of health related to coconut milk and coconut oil for that matter.

Does anyone have any thoughts? Is it good fat or bad fat?

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  • bodyzen
    bodyzen Posts: 122 Member
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    Better than cow's milk, that's for sure!
  • LeidaPrimal
    LeidaPrimal Posts: 198 Member
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    Good.

    If it is just coconut milk, no added crap

    If you don't mix it with grains, starches and sugars
  • CLDKess
    CLDKess Posts: 40
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    Would you say its similar to avocado? some people avoid avocado because they are high in fat, but its good fat.
  • 1shauna1
    1shauna1 Posts: 993 Member
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    I think coconut milk has more saturated fats (or maybe that's coconut oil). Check your labels. Don't be afraid of a little fat!
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
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    I can't seem to get a straight answer on the topic of health related to coconut milk and coconut oil for that matter.

    Does anyone have any thoughts? Is it good fat or bad fat?

    It's an amazing food. Very good for you. Coconut oil helps with low thyroid and has all kinds of health benefits. Coconut water has a lot of potassium and is awesome for hydrating. You just have to watch the calories if you are on a calorie budget. My husband cooks popcorn in coconut oil and it makes the best tasting popcorn ever.

    Like butter it's saturated, but saturated natural oil and fats are not bad for you in moderation. Both butter and coconut oil are good fats. You just want to avoid trans fat.

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