Coconut Fats

Question: Where would I get coconut fat in the Southern California area? I mean the European-style cooking fat that comes from a coconut, not what we call cocoa butter that comes from a cacao bean.

Answer: Do you mean coconut milk which contains the high fatty part of the fresh ground and strained coconut? If so it is available at most groceries in the ethnic food aisle. If not Try at 99 Ranch Market, they got a couple near irvine, or at an Asian Market. Nina's Groceries in El Toro has alot of British Imported Groceries too. Call them up, they could let you know.

Question: Why is coconut and palm oil saturated just like animal fats? Is it bad for you?

Answer: All fats, plant or animal, contain both unsaturated and saturated fats. Even olive oil has saturated fats, and even lard has unsaturated fats. Only the relative proportions differ, and there are various types of fatty acids as well. Tropical oils evolved to be mostly saturated because of the climate. Cell membranes are made of fatty acids and need to be flexible without liquefying. For the same reason, oils from temperate crops are largely unsaturated. As for whether they are bad or not, traditional medical opinion is that they are, but there are sources which claim otherwise. I personally don't know who is right. I eat coconut oil every now and then because I like its taste and I have no intention of cutting it out. It is very well suited to frying because of its heat stability, just like peanut oil. FYI, the major fatty acid in coconut is myristic acid (in addition to lauric acid), and in palm oil, palmitic acid. Beef and dairy contain mainly stearic acid, and this difference is often cited by the pro-coconut camp. I am not sure if myristic acid is healthier for you than stearic acid (or not), but it's something to ponder.

Question: where to buy deodorized coconut fat candy making product? I'm looking for deodorized coconut fat any one knows where can i get it?

Answer: ... Michael's ...

Question: Are the saturated fats in animals the same as saturated fats in coconut? ??makes no sence

Answer: The saturated fats in coconuts and palm oil are equally bad as the saturated fats in animal fats. They are probably not exactly the same.

Question: Why is Coconut Milk a saturated fat? Does anyone know why coconut milk is a saturated fat. Coconut is a fruit. Why is it bad for you? Thanks!

Answer: Has to do with the chemical make-up. Coconut milk is a mixed bag as it does contain saturated fat, which is HDLs and can clog your arteries, but it also contains LDLs which can lower cholesteral..this is per the Harvard School of Public Health. Because of its chemical properties, it can be used in an extreme pinch pinch as a blood replacement/transfusion, if you are traveling in extreme 3rd world countries that do not have a blood bank available.

Question: Coconut and Palm oil are saturated fats from plant sources but do not raise LDL cholesterol? levels like animals (part of the question) is this true?

Answer: it rises, but lower than animal fat

Question: Saturated fat in Coconut Oil and Animal fats.? I’ve been reading articales regading the benefit of using solely coconut oil for all cooking, eg. baking, stir-fry, frying etc. The articles said that the high level of saturated fat contents makes coconut oil stable during cooking and therefore does not produce trans-fat and other toxins when subject to heat. If this is the case, then what about animual fat? My mom used to use animual fat for cooking and it can make any dishes taste great. She used to chopped off all the fatty bits from pork or beef into pieces and put them in dry fry pan on highe heat, the fatty bits will then dissolve into liquids. It becomes solid once they are cooled off and mom used it to cook vegies and meat. However, she stopped this practice due to the concerns that it’s too high in fat. So if coconut oil is healty due to its high saturated fat level, does it mean cooking using animaual fat is also healthy?? Thank you!! Hi Sameer: Thanks for answering. Coconuts oil is one of the few vegetable oils high in saturated fats, the other one is palm oils. What really confuses me is that there has been new evidence found that the trans- fatty acid found in most of the polyunsaturated oils are the cause of cardiovascular disease. Saturated fats aren’t as bad as people tend to believe. But I am open to all sorts of suggestions

Answer: No Sameer is dead wrong. Coconut oil is a saturated fat and is one of the healthy fats one can eat. See the research link below.

Question: Is virgin coconut oil helps reduces excess fats in the body?

Answer: No way. You cannot reduce fat by eating more fat.

Question: Does anyone know how to make a virgin pina colada WITHOUT coconut milk? Coconut milk has fat, and that coconut fat will take years to take out, even with dieting, exercising, and even taking medicine will not help much. So, is there an alternative to drinking a virgin pina colada WITHOUT using coconut milk?

Answer: VIRGIN PINA COLADA A yummy, easy to make tropical fruit drink recipe using everyday ingredients! Great for those hot days by the pool! Prep Time: approx. 2 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 2 Minutes. Makes 2 drinks (2 servings). 1 cup ice 1 1/4 cups pineapple juice 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 In an electric blender, blend ice, pineapple juice, milk, cream, and sugar. Blend until smooth.

Question: If coconut oil is metabolized immediately by the liver and sent to the bloodstream, Is it acting like a carb? When balancing ones diet between Protiens,Carbs and Fats; if coconut oil goes directly to the liver to be metabolized, it is behaving like a carb not like a fat. Soo how is it treated in a diet balanced between Protiens, carbs and fats?

Answer: Coconut oil is a fat, period. *All* digestible fats in your diet are directly absorbed into the bloodstream and head straight for the liver. When you are looking at the breakdown of food into proteins, carbs, and fats for the purposes of a diet, you are looking at what is going into your mouth--nothing more complicated than that.

Question: Are there any other medium length chain fats other than coconut oil? Olive oil has one of the longest chains.

Answer: palm kernel oil, butter, and available as supplements here (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/mct.html)

Question: Is Desiccated Coconut healthy enough to be eaten daily? I know coconut is mainly fats but a different type of fat MCT's that are supposedly very healthy. Desiccated Coconut is by far the cheapest form of buying coconut are there any drawbacks of eating this? How does it compare to eating coconut in oil or milk form? I'm thinking of adding this to my oats daily, only a tablespoon or two as highly calorific.

Answer: I hope so, I love it - and coconut in any form. "Fresh, raw coconut meat contains more moisture that 'dilutes' the nutrient content. Therefore, it has a lower total fat and saturated fat content, but these values are still very high. The same applies to fresh coconut milk that has the highest moisture content (nearly 68%) and thus has the lowest total fat and saturated fat content of these three products Dietary advice is use coconut products in moderation. , dried coconut meat rich in plant protein, and doesn't contain any cholesterol. Probably the most positive attribute of dried and fresh coconut meat is the high dietary fibre content. Theoretically, this positive feature could counteract the negative attributes of the high total fat and saturated fat contents. But coconut milk does not contain any dietary fibre." There you have it, I think adding some to your oats is a great idea

Question: Is the fat in canned coconut still good for you? I realize the canning process requires high heat and was wondering if that in any way broke down the properties in the fat that make it healthy. Or are the benefits only with raw coconut oil? Thanks so much for your help, I've been Googling this for a while!

Answer: Please avoid all fats in everything including raw coconut. The FATS are all pollutants to the body no matter where they come from. How else can you make the cosmetics and pharma companies rich? ***************************************************** Please, that is tongue in cheek answer! The real answer is that they are still good for you. You need the fats in vegetables and some saturated fats to make for a healthy person. Unless you want to go to the trouble of pressing out the oils yourself, the raw oils need to have preservatives, additives, high heat or what ever to prevent such nasties as salmonella and botulism from getting into the packaging.

Question: Where can I buy coconut fat?

Answer: i think coconut fat is just called coconut milk now, although my mum tells me it used to be called coconut fat, it can be brought in a solid block that you add water to or in a tin ready mixed it can be purchased from most supermarkets and health shops like Holland and Barret's... hope this answers your question... Amy x

Question: why is virgin coconut oil good when it is saturated fat? why is virgin coconut oil good when it is saturated fat. Is unrefinde coconut or virgin coconut oil diffrent in its content?

Answer: Coconut oil has been used for centuries as a vital source of food for health and general well being in traditional communities of tropical regions. Recent research verifies traditional beliefs that the coconut palm is “The Tree of Life” and that, just like any other pure, whole food, coconuts and virgin coconut oil have a significant role to play in a well balanced, nutritious diet. Abandoning unhealthy lifestyles and reverting to natural foods can help to reverse many of the diseases that have manifested in our bodies through the highly refined diet of our modern society. This website provides information on the researched health benefits that can be derived from using coconuts and virgin coconut oil in conjunction with a well balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Coconut oil as a "functional food". Medical research is in agreement that at least 30% of our daily nutritional intake should be made up of fats or oil. However, the structures of different oils are as diverse as nature itself and even a basic knowledge of what defines the different classification of fats will help us understand why this classification is so important when choosing oil to augment and support a healthy lifestyle for our children, families and ourselves. Complete article >>> Research shows that replacing other cooking oils with virgin coconut oil generally creates a more favorable HDL/LDL ratio. This oil has antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiprotozoal properties and, like all whole foods, contains nutrients for a healthy body. Saturated Fat: A Vital Ingredient for a Healthy Body: Over many decades coconut oil received bad publicity due to its saturated fat content, but research has shown that not all saturated fats are alike and coconut oil is unique in its structural make-up. It is not only the highest source of saturated fats (92%) but included in this is the highest source of saturated medium chain triglycerides (62%) of any naturally occurring vegan food source. Furthermore around 50% of these MCT’s are made up of lauric acid, the most important essential fatty acid in building and maintaining the body’s immune system. Apart from coconut oil, the only other source of lauric acid found in such high concentrations is in mother’s milk. Tropical oils and mother’s milk are by far the richest food sources of medium chain fatty acids available. The closest other source of these vital building blocks for our immune system would be milk fat and butter, comprising around 3% of its content. Any other vegetable oil is completely deficient in these MCFAs. It should also be remembered that the negative research done on coconut oil in the past was the result of one study conducted four decades ago, using hydrogenated oil (which has been altered from its original form), not on virgin oil. Research shows that some saturated fat is in fact necessary for human health and modern research shows that the medium chain fatty acids help to increase metabolism and are more easily digested than fats found in other oils. This is because they are processed directly in the liver and immediately converted into energy. There is therefore less strain on the liver, pancreas and digestive system and these MCFA provide the body with a wonderful, quick source of energy. For more information on why all saturated fats were heavily promoted as being detrimental to health, please read this article by Dr. Mary Enig and Sally Fallon. It also explains why polyunsaturated fats are damaging to health. Virgin v. Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Don't be mislead by the term "extra virgin" when used in conjunction with coconut oil. This term is borrowed from the olive oil industry and there is no such product or existing standard that can be applied to coconut oil production. If you see the term "extra virgin" be assured that it is simply a marketing ploy to encourage you to believe that the oil has something more to offer than virgin coconut oil.

Question: is Virgin coconut oil bad for people with sedentary lifestyle? can it make their liver fatty? it's because of this statement: "Another incredible fact about coconut oil is that even though it is a fat, it actually promotes weight loss!! The reason is again because of the healthy medium chain fatty acids. These fatty acids do not circulate in the bloodstream like other fats, but are sent directly to the liver where they are immediately converted into energy, just like carbohydrates. So the body uses the fat in coconut oil to produce energy, rather than be stored as body fat."

Answer: I use it when it comes to cooking or baking . It's one of few oils that dont lose it's nutritional value once cooked. It has healthy fats not the bad fats Some oils you have to read labels to find out.