Coconut milk products are an excellent alternative to cow's milk as well as other plant milks like soy, hemp, rice and oat. Plant milks in general offer more health benefits over animal milks due to their fiber and antioxidant content, as well as being low in fat and cholesterol free. Adults and children can eliminate symptoms of allergies and asthma by switching to a plant based diet that includes coconut milk.

Coconut is high in Medium Chain Fatty Acids which in research studies have been shown to improve immune system function. MCFA's are also easy to digest, making them a great source of energy for the body.

Here are the results of my "taste test" of the Turtle Mountain Products:

Coconut Milk Kefir (Strawberry Flavor)
Kefir is a fermented milk drink made with grains. It is different from yogurt because it contains different strains of benenficial bacteria including Lactobacillus Caucasus, Leuconostoc, Acetobacter species, and Streptococcus species. The Turtle Mountain Coconut Milk Kefir has a very mellow taste and is not too sweet. It is a delicious, low fat, low sugar alternative to commercial yogurt and yogurt drinks.

Coconut Milk (Unsweetened)
This product was tested on various Thai and Indian curry recipes and worked very well. I also used the coconut milk in pancake and muffin recipes and I noticed it added more flavor and density. It did not work well as a "drinking milk" straight out of the container, at least not for me! My four year old however, seemed to really like it that way.

Cultured Coconut Yogurt
I've been wishing for an alternative to cultured soy, and this was the perfect answer. It has the perfect creaminess and texture and a decent variety of flavors including Vanilla, Blueberry, Raspberry, Pina Colada, Strawberry, Chocolate and Passionate Mango. While it is almost $1 more than other yogurts, I feel it is worth it to have on hand as a healthy snack or a meal when added to a bowl of fruit or raw cereal.

Coconut Creamer
Finally a better alternative to the Silk Soy Creamers that are high in sugar and contain 1 gram of fat per tablespoon. Turtle Mountain Coconut Creamer is Fat Free and contains only 1 gram of sugar per serving, and the taste is amazingly creamy. Say hello to guilt free coffee and tea!

Have you tried any of the Turtle Mountain Coconut Milk products in your favorite recipes? Share them in the Holistic Health Forum!