{"id":2449,"date":"2022-09-02T07:39:54","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T07:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=2449"},"modified":"2024-06-26T12:50:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T07:20:51","slug":"coconut-for-diabetics-is-it-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/coconut-for-diabetics-is-it-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Benefits of Coconut for Diabetes Patients?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/coconut-for-diabetics-is-it-safe\/#Nutritional_benefits\" title=\"Nutritional benefits:\">Nutritional benefits:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/coconut-for-diabetics-is-it-safe\/#Find_the_fibre\" title=\"Find the fibre:\">Find the fibre:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/coconut-for-diabetics-is-it-safe\/#A_few_considerations\" title=\"A few considerations:\">A few considerations:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/coconut-for-diabetics-is-it-safe\/#Smart_monitoring\" title=\"Smart monitoring:\">Smart monitoring:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Once you know how foods, especially carbohydrates, affect your blood sugar, you can evaluate them and make educated estimates with your health coach or doctor about whether and when you can eat them. <strong>Coconut<\/strong>, also known as <em>nariyal, <\/em>is a plant food <strong>rich in nutrients<\/strong>. When thinking of a healthy diet, milk, oil, and cream of coconut are all beneficial. In fact, coconut oil, which is solid at room temperature, is excellent for cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F2449\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read below to find out a bit more in detail about this plant food called coconut<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/diabetes-care-program?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=hindi_Blog&amp;utm_campaign=CarePrg\" title=\"Consult with Diabetes Experts Now\">Consult with Diabetes Experts Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, sweetened coconut products, such as the flakes used in baking, are not recommended for people with diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_620494628.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_620494628.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_620494628-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_620494628-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutritional_benefits\"><\/span>Nutritional benefits:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Coconuts are high in naturally occurring saturated fats such as lauric acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lauric acid is converted in the body into monolaurin, a beneficial compound that destroys a variety of organisms that cause disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is used to&nbsp;<strong>fight common colds and viral infections,<\/strong>&nbsp;such as flu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coconuts also contain the following nutrients that can have benefits for the body:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vitamin C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thiamin (vitamin B1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Folate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potassium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manganese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selenium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phosphorus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potassium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_the_fibre\"><\/span>Find the fibre:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/beato.app.link\/blog1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Coconut-Blog-Image-2-\u2013-2-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Coconut-Blog-Image-2-\u2013-2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Coconut-Blog-Image-2-\u2013-2-420x235.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Coconut-Blog-Image-2-\u2013-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Coconut-Blog-Image-2-\u2013-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coconut is an exceptional source of dietary fibre. So much so that coconut fibre is packaged in capsule forms and sold as a health supplement for people who don\u2019t get enough in their food. A small snack-sized portion of fresh coconut contains 4 grams of dietary fibre, a full 16 percent of your recommended dietary intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food that gives you this much fibre in exchange for just 2 percent of your day\u2019s carbohydrates is definitely a <strong>smart choice for diabetics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Coconut For Diabetes | Food For Diabetics | Is Coconut Water Good for Diabetes | BeatO #diabetes\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1hsIWF75Poo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_few_considerations\"><\/span>A few considerations:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like all things, there are a few considerations to bear in mind when it comes to coconuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coconut<\/strong> is high in fats, especially saturated fats; so if you\u2019re struggling with your weight, eat in moderation. In combination with slow-digesting fiber, fat can help you feel full for longer. This means you are less likely to snack, and this helps with both weight loss and sugar management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh coconut eaten in moderation is a good dietary option for diabetics. In case you don\u2019t have fresh <strong>coconut<\/strong>, then roughly 28-30 grams of dried coconut is equivalent to a 2-inch square of fresh coconut.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid the variety you get from your supermarket\u2019s baking section, as it includes added sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #0645ad;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/coconut-for-diabetes-everything-you-should-know\/\"><em>Coconut for Diabetes: Everything You Should Know<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sugar-check-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sugar-check-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sugar-check-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/sugar-check-1-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_monitoring\"><\/span>Smart monitoring:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended intake of fiber for people with and without diabetes is 25 to 38 grams per day. And all the above considerations are to be kept in mind as well. But it can be difficult to get the exact intake each time and keep yourself away from other forms of food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is advised to keep a check on your blood sugar levels using a <span style=\"color: #0645ad;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">smartphone glucometer<\/span>.<\/span> This will help you understand the effect of your food intake and lifestyle on your blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, it is advisable to talk to your healthcare provider or educators&nbsp;about including any new food item on your diabetes diet list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Author &#8211; Shahana Khatoon<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":7923,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[732],"tags":[7,26,13,63],"class_list":["post-2449","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition-and-food","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-food","tag-food-for-diabetes","tag-health"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2449"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2449"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2449\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33348,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2449\/revisions\/33348"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7923"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2449"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2449"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}