So far the discussion has focused on the issue of coconut fat whereas Don's 
original message was also very concerned with the fact that coconuts are a 
'seed' and therefore in one way or another probably protected by nature in 
some way.  Eating all other raw seeds (grain, legumes, nuts) without 
preparing them in some way is especially toxic.  Why would coconut be any 
different?  Those who are native to coconut regions are most likely to 
thrive on that food.  However, those, like myself, who have no such ethnic 
background are less likely to be tolerant of it.  Coincidentally, recently, 
after a few months going coconut free, I put a spoon of coconut oil on my 
tongue and got a strong 'don't eat me' signal, if you will.   I proceded to 
eat it anyways for the next few days because I had run out of other sources 
of fat.  I was knocked out cold in my bed more than a couple times during 
that time.  I know a few people who are not 'nutritionally aware' but claim 
to have coconut allergies.