Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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According to this site and others http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3113/2

Coconut milk is highly inflammatory. However, Paleo is meant to be highly anti-inflammatory, is this information correct and the inflammation from consuming coconut milk is balanced out from other aspects of the paleo diet or is the information on this link incorrect? It does state that all saturated fats are inflammatory. Thanks

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asked Apr 15 2010 at 20:42

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Patrik · Accepted Answer · 2010-04-15 20:53:45Z UTC

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Read this:

http://blog.nutritiondata.com/ndblog/2007/05/why-is-saturate.html

From my perspective, their "IF Rating system" is garbage -- as in Garbage In, Garbage Out.

answered Apr 15 2010 at 20:53

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Highlight from source "Several studies have found a correlation between the amount of saturated fat in the diet and the level of inflammatory chemicals in the blood. But this might still be considered circumstantial evidence." Thanks Patrick, looks like I didn't search their sight enough. Checked Google and didn't really come up with much. Looks like more Conventional Wisdom backed by assumption and preconceptions. – Corey Apr 15 2010 at 21:31

Mikael Jansson · Answer 2 · 2010-04-15 21:46:17Z UTC

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Lauric acid (50% of the fat content of coconut) is anti-inflammatory, it's what you find in breast milk.

Moreover, low-carb diets consistently lower Crp.

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Swa · Answer 3 · 2010-12-07 04:02:56Z UTC

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Was just about to ask the same thing. I just discovered a great new "dessert":

1 can of coconut milk (unsweetened)
1/2 tsp Stevia (optional)
1/4 cup dark cocoa powder

Mix and let it set overnight. Chocolate pudding!!! :)

answered Dec 7 2010 at 4:02

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That sounds delicious. I would use raw honey instead of stevia if I had it though. – Futureboy Mar 15 2011 at 18:29

I would also use coconut milk in the carton because of the chemicals in the can. – Julie Jan 30 2012 at 16:29

@Julie - What brand do you use that has no chemicals? – MeepsIsWellfed Feb 12 2012 at 17:11

LiveForIt · Answer 4 · 2010-04-15 21:54:34Z UTC

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I don't believe coconuts contain any short chain omega 6s, one of the higher of the inflammatory fatty acids.

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Steven Platek · Answer 5 · 2010-11-30 22:27:06Z UTC

i was just about to post this same question... ... my research shows that in fact they might be mistaken about that. the IF rating seems to be based solely on amount of saturated fat, but NOT type or kind. Obviously an immature measure at best. I was concerned as I began searching for comparisons of coconut milk to Raw Cow's milk... any newer thoughts on this?

Is coconut milk inflammatory?

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