Comments on: Smart Fuel: Coconut

By: Coconut Q & A « Heather Eats Almond Butter

Coconut Q & A « Heather Eats Almond Butter — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:47:32 +0000

[...] more information on the nutritional benefits of coconut, check out this post by The Heath Nut and this post over at Mark’s Daily [...]

By: Jamil

Jamil — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:37 +0000

Hi Mark, I was wondering if you could clarify something for me. I was reading about mature coconuts and that they are high in calories/fat. Then I did some research on young coconuts to see if the young coconut was any different (w/ regards to nutrition)because it tasted a lot sweeter than compared to a mature coconut. A mature coconut has around 1400 calories composed mostly of fat, around 90%. While a young coconut has only 140 calories 30 carbs and only 3 grams of fat. So I was wondering in regards to nutrition should us primal eaters be more careful of eating the young coconut vs. the mature one because of the young coconuts higher carb amount (w/out any fat to slow down the absorption of glucose). It seems that because of the young coconuts low fat to higher carb ratio the sugar entering the blood stream would create a spike in insulin when compared to the more caloric/fatter/denser mature coconut. I am asking because I am a type one diabetic and whenever I have a mature coconut my sugar stays constant after that. But when I tried a young coconut my sugar spiked from 135 to 295(way above normal). Woudn’t this be of concern for someone who is trying to lose weight b/c increase in insulin=increase in fat?
Thank you for your time

By: CrossFit Ktown » Paleo-tizers!

CrossFit Ktown » Paleo-tizers! — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:50:02 +0000

[...] in the mood for shrimp, strips of chicken or turkey can be easily substituted) 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/2 cup almond flour 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs 1/4 – 1 cup organic virgin coconut oil for [...]

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:42:24 +0000

I am not a doctor. The paragraph I wrote is from personal experience and is not
intended to treat or diagnose any medical problems.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:03:52 +0000

Too many web sites are promoting coconut oil, palm oil and soy bean oil. All of these oils will eventually harm you. I only use olive and grape seed oil. I do not use saturated oils, butters, margarines, Trans fats (hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils), any processed soy product, and vegetable oils like cotton seed, corn, and canola. Three years ago I switched to olive and grape seed oil. It has made such a change to my body, it lowered my total cholesterol over 100 points and I do not eat oat meal or take meds. My blood pressure is now 60 over 105 it was 90 over 135. I now have a pulse of 58. I am over 40 years old. My doctor is baffled how I achieved this with out meds. I mostly eat egg whites, chicken, turkey, lean pork, some fish – not too much because of mercury, vegetables, fruits, rice, home made bread, and my favorite chocolate peanut butter muffins only sweetened with apple sauce! I avoid eating out, you cannot control what’s in that food. I do not eat deli meats, hot dogs, and bacon, all have high sodium and nitrates that can cause colon and prostate cancers. I do not eat soy products because they cause hormone issues and inflammation of arteries around the heart. I also do not drink tap water because it contains chlorine and high amounts of iron which can be harmful if you have hemochromotosis – genetic disorder that goes undetected by most doctors in the U.S. that makes the body store too much iron and will eventually kill you by the time your in your 50’s and is usually misdiagnosed as either a heart attach or liver cancer

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:28:58 +0000

Is it good, or at least ok, to eat one fresh coconut a day (water and flesh)? I am trying to go primal but I do not want to be overdoing on the fats….

By: vandana

vandana — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:42:05 +0000

thanks for the demo. I have two questions regarding coconut milk:

1) do you use the jelly meat of a young green coconut or the dryer meat of a mature coconut? I’ve heard the meat of young green coconut is richer in nutrients, as is the water

2) how do they get the canned coconut milks to be so thick? it just seems so creamy.. are the using young or mature coconuts? and i guess very little water?

Thanks.

By: Cambree

Cambree — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:19:23 +0000

I also love coconut! Coconut water is a great drink anytime of the year. But getting to the water is a real workout for me.

Btw, I also wrote about the Benefits of Coconut at:

http://cambreenotes.com/benefits-of-coconuts/#more-775

By: Weekend Primal Health Challenge | Mark's Daily Apple

Weekend Primal Health Challenge | Mark's Daily Apple — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:35:42 +0000

[...] Food Primal Chili (you might want to get this started before you work out) Thanksgiving Redux Thai Coconut Soup Son of Grok’s Famous Primal Pizza Mackerel, Halibut, and Egg Recipes 15 Minute Primal Meals [...]

By: Primal Coconut Pudding « rick’s i love real food

Primal Coconut Pudding « rick’s i love real food — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:25:08 +0000

[...] Again, from Mark’s Daily Apple. A quick dessert I can’t wait to [...]