Guest guest Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 Coconut Milk? > I've been drinking 2 ounces of Coconut Milk per day for several > months, and I'm feeling great. However, everything I read about this > says I should be drinking coconut OIL. What is the difference? It > appears that coconut oil is made from coconut milk. Drinking oil is > icky. Drinking coconut milk is wonderful. > > Do I really need to drink the oil? > > Dave > LowCarbHighFat/ Hi Dave, 2 ounces of coconut milk does not have a great deal of the fatty acids which are there in coconut oil. Personally, I drink 12 ounces of coconut milk plus an ounce or two of coconut oil every day. BTW, be sure to avoid the " low fat " coconut milk as that is just watered down, and contains even less of the good stuff than regular coconut milk. Alobar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 Thanks . That sounds like a sensible answer. I've been refrigerating the unused portion in the can, with a cover on it. No fermentation yet! I'm thinking of changing from 2 ounces to 4 ounces per day. I don't want to go higher because I am trying to lose weight.... For the guy in the Philippines, I use it as a mix with my morning protein powder (low carb Isopure). I pay extra to get the organic unsweetened coconut milk, then I add liquid Splenda to the mix. Cheap cans are $1.19 per can, the stuff I buy is $1.79. Sometimes I mix in some cocoa powder too. *********************** Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 11:51:16 -0700 From: " P & M Banagal " <pbanagal@...> Subject: Re: Coconut Milk? Dave, An 8 oz glass of fresh coconut milk i would say is the best way to get your daily ration of coconut oil. All vitamins and minerals are present. You get the equivalent of 4 tablespoons of oil per 8 oz glass. You have to drink it immediately though otherwise it would start to separate and then begin to ferment. I saw this happening right before my eyes one breakfast morning while chatting with friends. We all had to gulp it down at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 Dave, An 8 oz glass of fresh coconut milk i would say is the best way to get your daily ration of coconut oil. All vitamins and minerals are present. You get the equivalent of 4 tablespoons of oil per 8 oz glass. You have to drink it immediately though otherwise it would start to separate and then begin to ferment. I saw this happening right before my eyes one breakfast morning while chatting with friends. We all had to gulp it down at the same time. Coconut Milk? I've been drinking 2 ounces of Coconut Milk per day for several months, and I'm feeling great. However, everything I read about this says I should be drinking coconut OIL. What is the difference? It appears that coconut oil is made from coconut milk. Drinking oil is icky. Drinking coconut milk is wonderful. Do I really need to drink the oil? Dave LowCarbHighFat/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 I believe when said " fresh coconut milk " she meant homemade- freshly pressed from a coconut. The canned stuff won't separate because it is emulsified. I think you are better off with the oil as opposed to any canned coconut milk, it might not be sweetened but it has definately seen processing and most likely has other additives/emulsifiers. You wrote, " I pay extra to get the organic unsweetened coconut milk, then I add liquid Splenda to the mix. " Why bother paying extra for organic if you're going to add a chemical? (that's my own opinion, sorry ) I personally would dump the Splenda, and any other artificial sweeteners. Have you researched Splenda, or sucralose. Here are a couple places to look, but I would do my own search as well http://www.westonaprice.org/modernfood/sugarfree_blues.html http://www.foodanddiet.com/NewFiles/splenda.html Also, what is " 100% Pure Ion Exchange Whey Protein Isolate " it's an ingredient of the Isopure. I tend to be skeptical of protein drinks, sorry again, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 > I went to the supermarket to buy some coconut milk, but was only able > to find Cream of Coconut. Does anyone know if there is a difference > between coconut milk and cream? I'm not sure but I think I read > somewhere that there is. > > Thanks, > Kim Kim, Coconut cream and " cream of coconut " are not the same thing. Cream of coconut is a mixture of many chemicals in a syrup intended for making piña coladas and other alcoholic beverages. Coconut cream is richer than coconut milk, but otherwise similar in composition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 :Message: 3468 From: Received: Fri Oct 01, 2004 9:52 PM :Subject: Re: Coconut Milk? : :> Does anyone know if there is a difference :> between coconut milk and cream? I'm not sure but I think I read :> somewhere that there is. --- replied--- :Coconut cream and " cream of coconut " are not the same thing. Cream of :coconut is a mixture of many chemicals in a syrup intended for making :piña coladas and other alcoholic beverages. Coconut cream is richer :than coconut milk, but otherwise similar in composition. Yep, Kim. I agree with what wrote. coconut water coconut milk coconut cream cream-of-coconut creamed coconut These are all different things and may be confusing at first. Darrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2004 Report Share Posted October 3, 2004 You are right . That was what I meant. Re: Coconut Milk? I believe when said " fresh coconut milk " she meant homemade- freshly pressed from a coconut. The canned stuff won't separate because it is emulsified. I think you are better off with the oil as opposed to any canned coconut milk, it might not be sweetened but it has definately seen processing and most likely has other additives/emulsifiers. You wrote, " I pay extra to get the organic unsweetened coconut milk, then I add liquid Splenda to the mix. " Why bother paying extra for organic if you're going to add a chemical? (that's my own opinion, sorry ) I personally would dump the Splenda, and any other artificial sweeteners. Have you researched Splenda, or sucralose. Here are a couple places to look, but I would do my own search as well http://www.westonaprice.org/modernfood/sugarfree_blues.html http://www.foodanddiet.com/NewFiles/splenda.html Also, what is " 100% Pure Ion Exchange Whey Protein Isolate " it's an ingredient of the Isopure. I tend to be skeptical of protein drinks, sorry again, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 On Sun, 3 Oct 2004 00:22:58 -0700, P & M Banagal <pbanagal@...> wrote: > Also, what is " 100% Pure Ion Exchange Whey Protein Isolate " it's an > ingredient of the Isopure. I tend to be skeptical of protein drinks, > sorry again, lol. Isopure is a brand of whey protein - I think this one of those zero-carb brands? You probably wouldn't need to drink a protein shake or smoothie, but the primary market are atheletes and weight lifters. After you work out with weights, your body is in a catabolic state and you will need to ingest protein within 30 minutes of your workout to change it into an anabolic state and grow muscle. Protein shakes and smoothies are an easy way to get protein into your body without having to stop and eat. If you're trying to pack musicle or even shed bodyfat, you will need to eat some protein at least 5 times a day and sometimes sitting down for a meal or snack is not an option. Also weightlifters usually consume a gram of protein per pound of body weight (so a 170 lb. guy will need 170 grams of protein) and protein shakes are another way of doing that. I guess the guy was using VCNO in his protein shake as an easy way to get his dose of protein and good fats in the morning. That's certainly better than all those sugar laden processed cereals and " instant breakfast " type drinks. I'm going to concur though that Splenda is starting to come under suspicion, so I've stopped using it and am back to small doses of brown sugar instead. - jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 Thanks for the info Jim. Re: Re: Coconut Milk? Isopure is a brand of whey protein - I think this one of those zero-carb brands? You probably wouldn't need to drink a protein shake or smoothie, but the primary market are atheletes and weight lifters. After you work out with weights, your body is in a catabolic state and you will need to ingest protein within 30 minutes of your workout to change it into an anabolic state and grow muscle. Protein shakes and smoothies are an easy way to get protein into your body without having to stop and eat. If you're trying to pack musicle or even shed bodyfat, you will need to eat some protein at least 5 times a day and sometimes sitting down for a meal or snack is not an option. Also weightlifters usually consume a gram of protein per pound of body weight (so a 170 lb. guy will need 170 grams of protein) and protein shakes are another way of doing that. I guess the guy was using VCNO in his protein shake as an easy way to get his dose of protein and good fats in the morning. That's certainly better than all those sugar laden processed cereals and " instant breakfast " type drinks. I'm going to concur though that Splenda is starting to come under suspicion, so I've stopped using it and am back to small doses of brown sugar instead. - jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hello all, Is it good to drink coconut milk in addition to/instead of coconut oil? Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 > > Hello all, > > Is it good to drink coconut milk in addition to/instead of coconut oil? +++Hi Rose. No, do not have coconut milk at all since it contains too much natural sugar which feeds candida. Only have unrefined coconut oil. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 **** Hi Rose: No coconut milk is too high in sugars for Candida people. Marissa > Is it good to drink coconut milk in addition to/instead of coconut oil? > > Rose > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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