Mark Thorson wrote:
> Emma Thackery wrote:
>
>> I recently read that, depending on the recipe, coconut oil
>> is a decent substitute for hydrogenated shortening (for baking)
>> and allegedly a lot healthier.
>
> Saturated fats like those in coconut oil contribute to
> cardiovascular disease. Few associations between
> harmful behaviors and adverse health consequences
> are as well-documented as this one.
>
> For more information, see:
>
http://zapatopi.net/afdb.html

since you seem to be overly parinoid