Stepford WASP Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I searched the forum, but there were too many coconut results to parse through. (ISFW only mentioned the big nasties to avoid.) I realize coconut isn't a NUT, and I have never heard of it being super allergenic, so is it OK to consume on a Whole30 autoimmune protocol? pleasesayyespleasesayyespleasesayyespleasesayyespleasesayyespleasesayyespleasesayyespleasesayyes Meanwhile, I wonder who first gazed high up into a tree, saw clusters of big, round, brown, fuzzy balls, and thought, "Mmmm, tasty." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted January 24, 2013 Moderators Share Posted January 24, 2013 I realize coconut isn't a NUT, and I have never heard of it being super allergenic, so is it OK to consume on a Whole30 autoimmune protocol? I've heard yes and I've heard no. You may have to experiment to see if it is okay for you. I like coconut oil enough that I would probably try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee Lee Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Botanically it's not, but I guess the FDA recently added coconut to their classification of "tree nuts." (in 2006). That doesn't mean it's out for the AI protocol, though. I always find it odd when people are allergic or sensitive to coconuts, since everything I've read props them up to be one of the more hypoallergenic foods in the world, but they're out there! If you've specifically identified that coconut is a problem for you, I'd pull it out along with the rest of the stuff on the AI protocol. If you don't have any problems with it, don't overcomplicate your life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepford WASP Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 Thanks, both of you. I have not noticed any reaction from coconut milk, cream, butter, flake, or oil. I do get the gurglies from cashews, and my sinuses go into hyperdrive if I consume almonds. Walnuts don't seem to have much effect, but they will also get the boot, along with macadamia. Since my food sensitivities seen to cycle through a 4-day period, I might try eliminating all the nuts—plus coconut—for a week and then introduce coconut back in. Something is still causing inflammation and post-nasal drip, but I suspect nightshades to be the #1 culprit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 You may need to soak your nuts if it's the enzymes in them. Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts are the only ones without enzymes (but don't ever go overboard on Brazil nuts, they're packed with selenium). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee Lee Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 You may need to soak your nuts if it's the enzymes in them. Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts are the only ones without enzymes (but don't ever go overboard on Brazil nuts, they're packed with selenium). well selenium's one of the GOOD things about brazil nuts. they're also packed with n6s, which is less good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepford WASP Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 How I know if it's enzymes? Almonds and cashews once showed up on an ELISA IgG test, so I am more inclined to think leaky gut/protein invasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Normal selenium is good, but overdosing isn't. Some folks who have replaced all nuts with Brazil nuts have been consuming too much selenium. http://www.livestrong.com/article/311591-side-effects-of-selenium-overdose/ You might want to check out http://detoxinista.com - I don't have any problems with them, but she has detaied info on soaking and making your own nut milk, etc. Switching to hazelnuts would tell you if it's enzymes, but that's not the only thing people have reactions to in nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournegirl Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 All nuts are moderate fodmaps, including coconuts.. This can cause inflammation if you are sensitive... The oil is supposed to be okay, it's the meat that has the carbs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 On a completely separate note... Part 2 of your questions answer is they did't. Coconuts are either green or yellow depending on ripeness. The brown fuzzy coconut you know is the inside once the coconut husk is burned off. PS coconut water is much much yummier when you take a machete to the top of a coconut... Stick in a straw and drink... I also find there is a difference in the quality of the meat of the coconut from the fresh pre- burnt stage to what you find in the store. If you find yourself in the tropics get a coconut from the tree! It's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepford WASP Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 I had fresh coconut and coconut milk ages ago, but I think I was far too young to appreciate it. I had no idea coconuts didn't come out of the tree brown and fuzzy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Here's a video of a whole coconut being "peeled" Pretty sure that's an eating coconut (brown), not a drinking one (green). We're lucky enough to get drinking ones in our supermarkets sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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