Coconut is indeed a nut, and allergy to it not uncommon.  My son is allergic 
to coconut (along with other tree nuts & peanuts & sesame seeds & dairy).

We use "Earth Balance" brand margarine, which contains no trans-fats and is 
completely non-hydrogenated.  It is totally non-dairy & non-GMO, and has no 
artificial flavor or color.  What's more, it's good!  Though a dedicated, 
lifelong butter fan, I have started using it even when my son's allergies 
are not an issue, like to butter my own toast.  It comes in both stick and 
tub forms, and I buy it at my food co-op.  The package mentions a website 
(earthbalance.net) though I have never been there.  Anyhow, I certainly 
recommend this margarine for baking & cooking as well as table use.

Susan



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Susan Gallant" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 11:52 AM
Subject: Coconut Oil


> For anyone who doesn't have but allergies, I have fond coconut oil to be a 
> great substitute for butter to use for baking and making pancakes. I first 
> started using it when I read NATURAL CURES "THEY" DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW 
> ABOUT which the author, Kevin Trudeau, recommended in the book to use 
> coconut oil for weight loss because it melts at 70 degrees (and so does 
> olive oil) especially if you buy the virgin or extra virgin, whereas lard 
> doesn't desolve so easily. It desolves in our bodies quickly and takes fat 
> cells with it, also preventing heart disease and has even helped my grey 
> hair to start going away, No kidding! It's a positive alternative to 
> margarine too, because it tastes better and also has better health 
> benefits. Most margarines have hydrogenated oil which is what they use to 
> make plastic. (Oh yum!) In our arteries it causes scarring which leads to 
> clogging them because fat and cholesterol catch onto the scar tissues 
> leading to heart problems and being overweight.
> So instead of using margarine to replace butter, here is a better 
> alternative. I don't know if people allergic to peanuts are also allergic 
> to other nuts as peabuts, I have learned, are actually considered to be 
> part of the bean family(as odd as that may sound), but if you don't have a 
> nut allergy then this is definately worth trying.
>  Sue