5. Canned coconut milk
Nowadays, canned coconut milk is a standing item on nutritionists’ shopping lists and this is mainly because coconut milk is naturally dairy-free, making it an excellent substitute for regular milk in a multitude of recipes.
“In general, coconut milk can be loaded with saturated fat and sneaky added sugar,” says Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN, Nutrition Director at the Good Housekeeping Institute. “If you are choosing the canned versions, opt for the ones that are clearly labeled ‘unsweetened’ to limit the sweet stuff and cut back on heart-unhealthy saturated fat.”
Bellatti likes to open a can of coconut milk and add a tablespoon or two to brown rice cooking water, smoothies, and oatmeal. “A tablespoon or two of canned coconut milk can add wonderful flavor,” he says.
