Coconut milk has the essensial fatty acids. Those are what FEEDS the thyroid and the adrenal glands and the brain. The brain needs fats.
I am a medical researcher. There has been an epidemic of adrenal and throid malfunction- even in kids- and one of the reasons is the move away from good fats like coconut and butter, and the move to margarines and manmade oils (all the liquid oils) which actually start the rancidity process soon after they are made.
Coconut milk/and fat keeps arteries clear, keeps teeth straight, keeps thyroid working, helps in brain function. using cocnut milk and virgin coconut oil will actually increase your metabolism and you will lose weight. coconut has anti fungal properties and helops fight hte yeast that is so prevalent in the american diet/antibiotic taking world.
It is SUGAR that causes weight gain and disease- not saturated fats.