After hearing about the potential benefits of coconut oil on a medical show, a participant in Class 3 wanted to know more.
Other than that show, there are few trusted sources addressing this. So, I will ask a licensed nutritionist & later update this post. Meanwhile, this is what I found online.
The original discouraging study used fully hydrogenated coconut oil. A later review theorized that the negative results were likely caused by the hydrogenation. Unfortunately, many processed foods with coconut oil use a partially or fully hydrogenated version.
The merits & drawbacks of coconut oil are currently being re-examined & debated. The doctor in question recommends a very small daily dose of virgin coconut oil. Coconut oil does not contain cholesterol. However, conservative sources (American Heart Association; National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute; etc.) recommend limiting consumption because of its high saturated fat.
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One of the dessert recipes introduced during Class 2 calls for light coconut milk. A participant asked where to find it. We're pretty sure it's available in the area but are still "shopping" for a specific answer. Try the ethnic or mixed drink section of your favorite store.
If anyone has already found it, please feel free to comment!
BTW, we're also searching for possible substitutions. I'll update the post when we find something.
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