Coconut Milk is the devil!
I was outside putting up Xmas lights earlier when I suddenly had "to go"... #2. I barely made it to the house and *almost* **** my pants. Close call. Very close call. LOL!
I've only had diarreha once before since my DS, about 4 weeks post-op. Well, I think I've identified the culprit. Organic Coconut Milk. It's the unsweetened Coconut Milk that's used as a dairy substitute. The first time this happened I used it in a smoothie. Today, I had a small scoop of dairy free ice cream. Coconut Milk was the main ingredient.
I logged in here and did a search and found a post indicating that Coconut Milk is a laxative. Who knew? Let this serve as a warning to other clueless recent post-ops like me. Beware of coconut milk. Or at least make sure you're not outside in 10 degree weather wearing a jillion layers of clothes if nature calls...
I looove the Zico coconu****er. No added sugar. Give it a shot.
http://www.slashfood.com/2006/05/06/coconut-milk-vs-coconut-cream-vs-coconu****er/
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2009/07/is_coconu****er_healthier_tha.html
on 12/9/11 9:12 pm - Woodbridge, VA
on 12/11/11 3:46 am
Some recent studies have suggested that coconut milk has hyperlipidemic balancing qualities, antimicrobial properties in the gastrointestinal tract or by topical application,[2][3] and it has been used as a home remedy for healing mouth ulcers.[4] In a study with rats, two coconut based preparations (a crude warm water extract of coconut milk and a coconu****er dispersion) were studied for their protective effects on drug-induced gastric ulceration.[5]Both substances offered protection against ulceration, with coconut milk producing a 54% reduction vs. 39% for coconu****er. In addition, the saturated fat in coconut milk is mostly lauric acid, which was found to have positive effects on the cardiovascular system.[6]
[edit]Coconut Milk versus 2% Dairy Milk
There is an enormous difference between canned coconut milk and the coconut milk beverages found in cardboard containers in the dairy case and in aseptic containers along with soy milk, rice milk, and other non-dairy beverages. Refrigerated and aseptic coconut milk beverages contain a fraction of the fat and calories found in canned coconut milk. And when compared to the 120 calories of 2% dairy milk, coconut milk beverages contain less than 80 calories per serving. Coconut milk beverages are also a good source of calcium and contain half the sugars (or less) of dairy milk. The most striking difference between the two types of milk is that there is 0mg of cholesterol in So Delicious® Coconut Milk and "Silk Pure-Coconut Original" as opposed to 20mg of cholesterol in 2% cow’s milk.
While it is important to note that there is conflicting evidence on the claimed health effects of consuming significant amounts of coconut milk, coconut is rich in medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), which the body processes differently than other saturated fats. MCFAs promote weight maintenance without raising cholesterol levels. They work best for preventing weight gain if you’re not overweight or maintaining your new weight after a successful diet. [St. Onge, Marie-Pierre PhD and Peter J.H. Jones PhD “Journal of Nutrition" 1999-2002.][7]One of the most prominent components of coconut milk is coconut oil, which the United States Food and Drug Administration,[8]World Health Organization,[9] International College of Nutrition,[10] the United States Department of Health and Human Services,[11] American Dietetic Association,[12]American Heart Association,[13] British National Health Service,[14] and Dietitians of Canada[12] recommend against consuming in significant amounts due to its high levels of saturated fat.
Coconut milk contains a large proportion of lauric acid, a saturated fat that raises blood cholesterol levels by increasing the amount of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol[15] that is also found in significant amounts in breast milk and sebaceous gland secretions.[16] This may create a more favourable blood cholesterol profile, though it is unclear if coconut oil may promote atherosclerosis through other pathways.[15] Because much of the saturated fat of coconut oil is in the form of lauric acid, coconut oil may be a better alternative to partially hydrogenated vegetable oil when solid fats are required.[17] In addition, virgin coconut oil is composed mainly of medium-chain triglycerides,[18] which may not carry the same risks as other saturated fats.[17][19] Early studies on the health effects of coconut oil used partially hydrogenated coconut oil, which creates trans fats, and not virgin coconut oil, which has a different health risk profile.[20]
