On foreign food

Mr. Ron Mullers, as the CEO of Pizza Hut, has every reason to promote his product.

However, according to bio-chemists, food of animal origin, such as the yolks of eggs, liver and brains, fat of animals such as cattle, goats, as well as butter and milk are cholesterol-rich foods. As everybody knows, pizza, in whatever shape it takes, has a liberal spread of cheese.

It is difficult to understand how coconut milk could be more harmful than eating a pizza, hamburger or fried chicken.

The versatility of the coconut and coconut oil is well-known, Incidentally, on the same day, The Jakarta Post carried a news item saying a dukun (traditional medicine man) treats a patient using coconut oil.

In America, Food Chemical News of May 23, 1994, reported that, "A former University of Maryland researcher known for her work on trans-fatty acids has raised the possibility of a role for foods containing lauric acid or lauric acid supplements in the treatment of people testing positive for HIV or with full-blown AIDS.

Dr. Enig noted that coconut oil and palm kernel oil are good sources of lauric acid."

Coconut also supports governments in providing jobs, education, career development, tourist related activities, community events and much more!

P.G. PUNCHIHEWA

Jakarta