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Where to buy a coconut grater in Auckland? October 07, 2015 03:08AM |
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Re: Where to buy a coconut grater in Auckland? October 10, 2015 03:32AM |
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What a good and interesting idea to make your own coconut cream/milk for your curries, etc. I see you can make it from a fresh coconut or by using desiccated coconut and water. It'd be good to try both at the same time and compare the flavours. Probably I could use the desiccated coconut method for weekly recipes and the fresh coconut for special occasion dishes.
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Re: Where to buy a coconut grater in Auckland? October 14, 2015 02:28AM |
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Here you are Irene:
Carageenan [www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
His conclusion: "As with magnesium stearate and soy lecithin, carrageenan has been frequently portrayed as significantly more harmful than is supported by available evidence. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a known carcinogen, and although some studies implicate carrageenan in ulceration and inflammation, some show no adverse effects.
However, I do still think caution is warranted. If I had to rank additives, I’d say carrageenan is a bit more concerning than the other two additives we’ve discussed so far because of its association with gut issues. Remember, in cases involving modern ingredients, the burden of proof should be on manufacturers to prove that they’re safe, rather than on consumers to prove that they’re harmful. Because the evidence isn’t conclusive either way, I recommend avoiding carrageenan, especially if you have a history of digestive problems."
[chriskresser.com]
Conclusion "Conclusion
Based on the available evidence, the worst xanthan gum seems to be capable of (in adults) is causing some digestive distress in those who are susceptible by increasing stool bulk, water content, and sugar content. But as I just mentioned, those with severe allergies should also be careful.
I recommend that people with digestive problems generally avoid xanthan gum, not because there’s evidence that it could damage your gut, but because its structural properties make it likely to produce unpleasant gut symptoms. Unlike carrageenan, there’s no evidence that xanthan gum can cause serious harm (even in human studies using doses much higher than people would normally encounter), so if you are able to tolerate it, I see no compelling reason to strictly avoid it. I wouldn’t recommend consuming large amounts every day, because xanthan gum appears to have a high propensity for altering the gut microbiome, and it’s unclear whether that alteration could be problematic in the long run. But the small amounts that you would normally encounter in the context of a real-food diet shouldn’t present a problem."
Guar Gum: "Because the animal studies showed no harm even at very high doses, guar gum is now being studied in humans as a therapeutic tool for reducing blood glucose and cholesterol levels. Studies have shown guar gum supplementation to be effective for reducing fasting blood glucose, improving glycemic control, reducing insulin requirements in insulin-dependent diabetics, and reducing LDL cholesterol, although whether these effects could be maintained long-term is uncertain. (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Unfortunately, these studies do report gastrointestinal side effects such as increased gas. In one study where subjects were given 21g of guar gum per day for 3 months, two participants dropped out due to excessive gas and abdominal discomfort. (11)
Although 21g per day is far more guar gum than anyone would reasonably encounter in their diet, even small amounts could cause unpleasant symptoms in those with sensitive digestive systems, and I’ve had patients with gut issues improve after removing guar gum from their diet. With that in mind, I think it makes sense to avoid guar gum if you have gut issues, like small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or IBS, unless you’ve removed it and added it back in without noticing any harmful effects."
Carageenan [www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
His conclusion: "As with magnesium stearate and soy lecithin, carrageenan has been frequently portrayed as significantly more harmful than is supported by available evidence. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a known carcinogen, and although some studies implicate carrageenan in ulceration and inflammation, some show no adverse effects.
However, I do still think caution is warranted. If I had to rank additives, I’d say carrageenan is a bit more concerning than the other two additives we’ve discussed so far because of its association with gut issues. Remember, in cases involving modern ingredients, the burden of proof should be on manufacturers to prove that they’re safe, rather than on consumers to prove that they’re harmful. Because the evidence isn’t conclusive either way, I recommend avoiding carrageenan, especially if you have a history of digestive problems."
[chriskresser.com]
Conclusion "Conclusion
Based on the available evidence, the worst xanthan gum seems to be capable of (in adults) is causing some digestive distress in those who are susceptible by increasing stool bulk, water content, and sugar content. But as I just mentioned, those with severe allergies should also be careful.
I recommend that people with digestive problems generally avoid xanthan gum, not because there’s evidence that it could damage your gut, but because its structural properties make it likely to produce unpleasant gut symptoms. Unlike carrageenan, there’s no evidence that xanthan gum can cause serious harm (even in human studies using doses much higher than people would normally encounter), so if you are able to tolerate it, I see no compelling reason to strictly avoid it. I wouldn’t recommend consuming large amounts every day, because xanthan gum appears to have a high propensity for altering the gut microbiome, and it’s unclear whether that alteration could be problematic in the long run. But the small amounts that you would normally encounter in the context of a real-food diet shouldn’t present a problem."
Guar Gum: "Because the animal studies showed no harm even at very high doses, guar gum is now being studied in humans as a therapeutic tool for reducing blood glucose and cholesterol levels. Studies have shown guar gum supplementation to be effective for reducing fasting blood glucose, improving glycemic control, reducing insulin requirements in insulin-dependent diabetics, and reducing LDL cholesterol, although whether these effects could be maintained long-term is uncertain. (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Unfortunately, these studies do report gastrointestinal side effects such as increased gas. In one study where subjects were given 21g of guar gum per day for 3 months, two participants dropped out due to excessive gas and abdominal discomfort. (11)
Although 21g per day is far more guar gum than anyone would reasonably encounter in their diet, even small amounts could cause unpleasant symptoms in those with sensitive digestive systems, and I’ve had patients with gut issues improve after removing guar gum from their diet. With that in mind, I think it makes sense to avoid guar gum if you have gut issues, like small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or IBS, unless you’ve removed it and added it back in without noticing any harmful effects."
Re: Where to buy a coconut grater in Auckland? October 14, 2015 03:51AM |
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interesting, thanks TPANDAV. I actually just googled What is Carageenan and it tells me it is a seaweed substance, even the Chinese were using it as back as far as 600BC - but interestingly enough can be harmful.
Xantham Gum appears to be either natural from bacterial fermentation) or produced synthetically.
Guar Gum is a natural food.
So I guess the side effects appear to be gastro-intestinal, but with only 1% present in coconut milk, I think you would have to ingest a lot for it to be harmful? Actually another thought is that even onions, cabbage or beans can cause gastro-intestinal side affects can't they
Xantham Gum appears to be either natural from bacterial fermentation) or produced synthetically.
Guar Gum is a natural food.
So I guess the side effects appear to be gastro-intestinal, but with only 1% present in coconut milk, I think you would have to ingest a lot for it to be harmful? Actually another thought is that even onions, cabbage or beans can cause gastro-intestinal side affects can't they
Re: Where to buy a coconut grater in Auckland? October 14, 2015 04:05AM |
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Re: Where to buy a coconut grater in Auckland? October 14, 2015 04:12AM |
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Irene Field Wrote:
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> So I guess the side effects appear to be
> gastro-intestinal, but with only 1% present in
> coconut milk, I think you would have to ingest a
> lot for it to be harmful? Actually another thought
> is that even onions, cabbage or beans can cause
> gastro-intestinal side affects can't they
Well yes, they can; so can many foods depending on individual sensitivities. My take on it is to avoid inflammatory foods which have little nutritional value (e.g. gums, sugars) or when the nutrients in them can be easily obtained from more benign foods (e.g. grains, mature legumes).
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> So I guess the side effects appear to be
> gastro-intestinal, but with only 1% present in
> coconut milk, I think you would have to ingest a
> lot for it to be harmful? Actually another thought
> is that even onions, cabbage or beans can cause
> gastro-intestinal side affects can't they
Well yes, they can; so can many foods depending on individual sensitivities. My take on it is to avoid inflammatory foods which have little nutritional value (e.g. gums, sugars) or when the nutrients in them can be easily obtained from more benign foods (e.g. grains, mature legumes).
Re: Where to buy a coconut grater in Auckland? October 14, 2015 09:30AM |
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Re: Where to buy a coconut grater in Auckland? October 14, 2015 12:14PM |
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Re: Where to buy a coconut grater in Auckland? October 14, 2015 09:32PM |
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I confess, twas my typo. I am waiting new specs and because I did not want to change frames, I have to wear my specs from before my current specs. My current specs were bad enough, but these ones are even worse.
And before you think 'She should have gone to Specsavers' - actually I did. Do you know their lens come from Australia? So my frames have been sent to Australia to have the new lens put in, and then have to come back.
The process takes approximately two weeks.
So I am reading in a bit of a blurr at the moment, and reading the literally small print extremely carefully, especially when work related
And before you think 'She should have gone to Specsavers' - actually I did. Do you know their lens come from Australia? So my frames have been sent to Australia to have the new lens put in, and then have to come back.
The process takes approximately two weeks.
So I am reading in a bit of a blurr at the moment, and reading the literally small print extremely carefully, especially when work related
Re: Where to buy a coconut grater in Auckland? October 20, 2015 12:07PM |
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Very off topic but.....
For those of us who like funky glasses but don't want to pay $1000 per pair, you might want to look at this website. Zenni optical.
It's Chinese made glasses, starting at $6.95 complete with lenses. I usually try and buy NZ made everything when possible, but as Irene pointed out many NZ purchased specs come from both overseas owned companies and are assembled overseas too.
I've bought several pairs, just get your script from the optician and order frames that you think suit you. I've paid more like $30 for single lens glasses.
No problem with durability.
And no, I'm not associated with the firm!
For those of us who like funky glasses but don't want to pay $1000 per pair, you might want to look at this website. Zenni optical.
It's Chinese made glasses, starting at $6.95 complete with lenses. I usually try and buy NZ made everything when possible, but as Irene pointed out many NZ purchased specs come from both overseas owned companies and are assembled overseas too.
I've bought several pairs, just get your script from the optician and order frames that you think suit you. I've paid more like $30 for single lens glasses.
No problem with durability.
And no, I'm not associated with the firm!
Re: Where to buy a coconut grater in Auckland? October 20, 2015 10:25PM |
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Re: Where to buy a coconut grater in Auckland? October 22, 2015 09:40PM |
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We have bought over 40 pairs from this site. No they don't last forever but most of ours are over 4 years old. My husband had his checked here by a dispensing optician who said the lens were a very good quality. The joy is the variety because of the price, one pair for every colour change in your wardrobe. Sorry don't think they sell any that look like a coconut grater.
Re: Where to buy a coconut grater in Auckland? November 01, 2015 05:20AM |
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It was last hear but I'm sure I saw one at the Mega Choice shop in Westfield St Lukes. It wasn't a spike but rather it was designed like those flash horizontal apple peelers where you affix the apple and turn the handle. It particularly caught my eye because it was labelled as a coconut grater and it was an odd thing to see at a discount variety store. It was on the shelf at the end of the kitchenware shelves.
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