In article >, 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://www.webdietitian.com/document...atedfattyacids
>
>http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/foods/nf61.htm
>http://www.diet-and-health.net/Disea...ovascular.html
>
>Coconut oil is even worse than beef fat or lard.

Well, beef fat and lard are now considered very friendly.
Vegetable oils CAUSE CANCER. Yipes! Help!
[Responding to USENET CAUSES CANCER TOO!
Bugger! So does NOT responding! We are doomed.]


Cheers, Phred.

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