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Curry Chat => Lets Talk Curry => Topic started by: George on October 28, 2013, 02:34 PM

Title: Coconut health warning
Post by: George on October 28, 2013, 02:34 PM

We all know most curries are unhealthy and that coconut is one of several very fattening ingredients.

The following report raises even greater concern:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2478261/Husband-46-killed-wifes-homemade-curry-suffering-major-allergic-reaction-coconut-cream.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2478261/Husband-46-killed-wifes-homemade-curry-suffering-major-allergic-reaction-coconut-cream.html)

Title: Re: Coconut health warning
Post by: Ader1 on December 23, 2013, 04:22 PM

Why would you say that 'most curries are unhealthy'?    Fresh ingredients and spices.  You don't have to add coconut although I do occasionally.  But the fact that this guy suffered a major reaction hardly means it's detrimental to everybody's health.  In fact, the vast majority of humans who eat coconumt cream/milk don't suffer any acverse side effects.  It's a staple in some countries such as Thailand.

Title: Re: Coconut health warning
Post by: George on December 23, 2013, 09:27 PM

Quote from: Ader1 on December 23, 2013, 04:22 PM

Why would you say that 'most curries are unhealthy'?    Fresh ingredients and spices. 

Any health advantages of fresh ingredients and spices are massively outweighed by huge quantities of fat and salt.

I make only enough base sauce for one meal so I know exactly how much oil goes into it - 60ml.
That's bad enough but then, as Phil recommends, you need a further 4 or 5 tbls oil for the final curry so that's another 60ml or 75ml or oil. The total is therefore 120 - 135ml of oil, all scoffed in one tasty dish. Are you going to try telling me that's good for me or anyone?