Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 I use it in dandelion coffee ( not a coffee but a dark beverage) and it's great! Elainie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 In a message dated 3/12/04 11:45:51 AM, mausketeers@... writes: > Is eating a tablespoon of coconut cream give the same benefit as eating a > tablespoon of oil? I can't eat coconut oil or drink it, it makes me gag... > even the really good stuff. > > > > Amy, wife to my dear husband Steve, home schooling Mom to 16 wonderful > blessings from God (2 homegrown, 14 adopted)and praying for more!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Amy, > Has anyone ever tried coconut cream in coffee (yes I still drink coffee but > it is organic and Swiss Water Process Decaf)?? Do put coconut milk in coffee once in a while. Prefer it by spoonfuls before a cup of coffee other times. Prefer coffee black mostly. Wanita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Is eating a tablespoon of coconut cream give the same benefit as eating a tablespoon of oil? I can't eat coconut oil or drink it, it makes me gag... even the really good stuff. Amy, wife to my dear husband Steve, home schooling Mom to 16 wonderful blessings from God (2 homegrown, 14 adopted)and praying for more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Amy- >Is eating a tablespoon of coconut cream give the same benefit as eating a >tablespoon of oil? I can't eat coconut oil or drink it, it makes me gag... >even the really good stuff. Coconut cream can likely provide all the benefits of coconut oil, but not on a tablespoon-for-tablespoon basis. The cream isn't pure oil -- it has water and carbs and whatnot -- so you'd need more of it. IIRC, WFN says their cream is something like 20% fat, so if that's accurate, you'd need five times as much cream as pure oil. Of course, you can also use the oil as an ingredient in dishes with other foods if you can't handle plain coconut oil. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 I do Amy. When desperate, I've used canned coconut cream and coconut milk. Almond milk is watery but acceptable too. But I just got some conventional, but unpasteurized half & half, and there is no comparison. Half & half wins by a mile! I drink organic espresso or cappuccino occasionally, btw. Deanna Subject: Coconut Cream Has anyone ever tried coconut cream in coffee (yes I still drink coffee but it is organic and Swiss Water Process Decaf)?? Thanks- Amy, wife my dear husband Steve, home schooling Mom to 16 wonderful blessings from God(2 homegrown, 14 adopted)and praying for more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 From: Amy Maus <<Is eating a tablespoon of coconut cream give the same benefit as eating a tablespoon of oil? I can't eat coconut oil or drink it, it makes me gag... even the really good stuff. Amy, Like you, I can't eat coconut oil by the spoonful... but I love eating 'creamed coconut'... it comes in blocks and I just break a small piece off and chew on it... it's very tasty and has 67.9% fat so it's much closer to coconut oil. I think Heidi posted a recipe for some 'treats' made with creamed coconut a few weeks ago. Dedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 I actually drink organic cream in my coffee now because I am lactose intolerant... its awesome of course!! I was being a dummy and I just realized how to take 3 tablespoons of coconut oil a day (I use Garden of Life brand as well as a bunch of their other vitamins and highly recommend Dr. Rubin's book)- Melt it and drink it!! I take 3 teaspoons of cod liver oil each day and I can do that but I just couldnt eat the oil... Amy, wife to my dear husband Steve, home schooling Mom to 16 wonderful blessings from God (2 homegrown, 14 adopted)and praying for more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Where do you get creamed coconut?? Amy, wife to my dear husband Steve, home schooling Mom to 16 wonderful blessings from God (2 homegrown, 14 adopted)and praying for more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 From: Amy Maus <<Where do you get creamed coconut??>> Amy, I live in London, England... we can get it in just about any shop here... Asian grocers, Caribbean and Oriental ones + all supermarkets... Maybe US-based list members can tell us where you can get it over there. Dedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 I am confused. Isn't coconut cream the same as the oil only it is hardened? That is what I always thought. I use the coconut milk from WFN as someone would use cream. It looks like cream and has the consistency of cream but tastes like yummy coconut. I love that coconut milk poured over frozen fish sprinkled with what ever herbs and spices and set the elec skillet on low for about 10-20 min. Wonderful. Del > From: Amy Maus <<Where do you get creamed coconut??>> > > Amy, > > I live in London, England... we can get it in just about any shop here... Asian grocers, Caribbean and Oriental ones + all supermarkets... Maybe US-based list members can tell us where you can get it over there. > > Dedy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 > I am confused. Isn't coconut cream the same as the oil > only it is hardened? I don't believe so. What I think of as coconut cream is basically coconut milk that has had most of the water removed. It is hard when cold and a soft paste when warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 Thanks for your response and for helping to clear that up! Del > > I am confused. Isn't coconut cream the same as the oil > > only it is hardened? > > I don't believe so. What I think of as coconut cream is basically > coconut milk that has had most of the water removed. It is hard when > cold and a soft paste when warm. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 ----- Original Message ----- From: " Jeanne Vaughn " <yuxtalineal@...> > > I've been eyeing on their website. I'm afraid that it > would be too much sugar in it for me at this point, > but one of these days I'm looking forward to trying > it. I haven't bought the coconut flakes for the same > reason. ===== Sugar!!! Hmph! I should have known there was a reason I liked the coconut cream so much, lol. === I just looked at the label..........70% fat, 0.3 grams of sugar per teaspoon - so it's probably a lot better " cheat " than the chocolate some people here have recently confessed to nibbling. Grin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 You can purchase coconut cream from Wilderness Family Naturals that has no sugar in it. www.wildernessfamilynaturals. I use it in tea and also instead of cream when making curry or sauces. It comes in these small tetra boxes that are about the size of juice boxes. It is the best tasting coconut milk and cream that I have tried as of yet. There might be a delay on shipment right now but you can put your order in now Jeanne OTN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 I agree with you Penny. Coconut cream is another one of those products that contain natural sugars like carrots and beets, and it is not wise to have it, unless you need a " cheat " once in a great while. One often gets sick after cheating and it a good way to reconfirm " what you can't have " , so it's back to the " program " ! lol! But like you said it is much better to have than chocolate. It appears as if some people have a hugh sweet tooth yet, and these products won't help them overcome it. Sweets feed candida and cause insulin resistance in the cells. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Hi Jeanne: I cannot seem to get WFN's site at the moment, however, I have a question re sugar content in coconut cream. If CC is made simply by grinding up the coconut meat and is pure in every way, why would one brand have sugar and the other not? Another question perhaps someone can answer - how would eating coconut cream feed yeast since it is also supposed to be anti-fungal? And finally I would like to comment on my experience with eating coconut cream. After a year and a half of watching my reactions to everything I eat, I have learned that when I start eating something that is BAD for me, I cannot stop eating said food. I will sometimes even binge on it. With the coconut cream, I'd have a teaspoon and was able to leave it alone for hours - if not days. This tells me that in moderation (as in all things), it is not a " bad " food for me. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 The coconut cream is the coconut meat/oil etc. Water is added to make coconut milk. I think the only reason there is sugar in the version you purchased is because the manufacturer added it. Sometimes processors will add a thickener to it and who knows what that might be made of. If you look at fresh coconut shredded.........one cup is 12 grams of carbs. I still eat raw and dried coconut on occasion and use the coconut cream in place of dairy. Believe me dairy was a big thing to give up. I wouldn't use a ton of it but in my opinion it isn't bad if you can find the right type without sugar. When in doubt use coconut oil as it has no carbs. Jeanne OTN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 ----- Original Message ----- From: <jeannekrieg@...> .. I think the only reason there is sugar in the version you purchased is because the manufacturer added it. Sometimes processors will add a thickener to it and who knows what that might be made of. > > Hi Jeanne: After researching, I realize that we are talking about two entirely different products but with the same names, lol. Your Wilderness Family " coconut cream " is the consistency of whipping cream. My Tropical Traditions concentrated " coconut cream " is more like the consistency of nut butter - it is really quite thick and concentrated and is made by grinding dried coconut meat to a fine powder. It gets a creamy consistency (again like peanut butter, for instance) because of the high oil content. In fact, some people use it like a spread in place of peanut butter or jam There is absolutely nothing added to the TT coconut cream (not even water) so the sugar content comes strictly from the naturally occurring sugar in the coconut. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Dear Penny, You have a very good point about coconut cream being antifungal, even if it inherently contains sugar. Your observation about binging on foods that are bad for you and how you didn't seem to have a problem with coconut cream is very good too. I'm always learning too. The best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Coconut Creamfrom Vital Creations by Chad Sarno 1 c coconut meat1/2 c coconut water1/2 c cashews soaked in water for 10-12 hours1/3 c dates pitted1 t vanilla bean1/2 t Celtic Sea Salt In a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients until smooth. This is great as a dip for fruit or frosting for raw cakes and pies. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats Sponsored Link Free Uniden 5.8GHz Phone System with Packet8 Internet Phone Service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.