What’s to love about coconut? It’s rich and creamy, an addictive staple in Thai, Indian and Caribbean cuisine. Coconut is high in immunity-boosting lauric acid, which is touted (though not proven) to lower cholesterol and rev metabolism. What’s not to love? Coconut is high in saturated fat. However, your body digests it more readily than animal fats, so don’t shun the coconut. Coconut wisely.
Thai Kitchen coconut milk
$2.59, 14 ounces
The milk comes in regular and light, with organic versions of each.
Spectrum organic coconut oil
$9.99, 14 ounces
The oil and other brands are extracted from copra, the dried coconut kernel. It has a long shelf life, neutral flavor and can withstand high heat, so it’s saute-friendly.
Coconut Bliss ice cream
$5.79, 1 pint
The decadent dark chocolate contains coconut milk, agave, cocoa and vanilla — no additives.
So Delicious coconut milk yogurt
$2.50, 6 ounces
A vegan yogurt that contains live cultures and is neither dairy nor soy. Coconut milk makes it wildly creamy but with no coconut taste.
