{"id":3948,"date":"2019-09-01T15:51:40","date_gmt":"2019-09-01T15:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=3948"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:23:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T07:53:13","slug":"coconut-for-diabetes-everything-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/coconut-for-diabetes-everything-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconut for Diabetes: Everything You Should Know"},"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-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/coconut-for-diabetes-everything-you-should-know\/#Benefits_of_Coconut_for_Diabetes\" title=\"Benefits of Coconut for Diabetes\">Benefits of Coconut for Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/coconut-for-diabetes-everything-you-should-know\/#Different_Ways_to_Consume_Coconut_for_Diabetes\" title=\"Different Ways to Consume Coconut for Diabetes\u00a0\">Different Ways to Consume Coconut for Diabetes\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/coconut-for-diabetes-everything-you-should-know\/#_Coconut_milk\" title=\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Coconut milk\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Coconut milk<\/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-diabetes-everything-you-should-know\/#_Coconut_flour\" title=\"\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Coconut flour\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Coconut flour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/coconut-for-diabetes-everything-you-should-know\/#Here_are_the_different_forms_of_coconut_along_with_their_glycemic_index\" title=\"Here are the different forms of coconut along with their glycemic index:\">Here are the different forms of coconut along with their glycemic index:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/coconut-for-diabetes-everything-you-should-know\/#Coconut_for_Diabetics\" title=\"Coconut for Diabetics\">Coconut for Diabetics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut or Nariyal is known to be a symbol of good luck. In fact, breaking a coconut during Indian rituals has become a part of all many Indian festivals. Let&#8217;s check some benefits of coconut for diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Coconut_for_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Coconut for Diabetes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconuts are a great source of naturally occurring saturated fat. The saturated fat is from the short and medium-chain of fatty acids such as lauric acid that eventually gets converted into monolaurin, a compound known to destroy organisms that cause diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><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%2F3948\"><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><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Moreover, coconuts are also good for fighting flu, common cold, and other viral infections.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The nutrition profile of coconut is given below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin C<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thiamin (vitamin B1)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manganese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selenium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iron<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phosphorus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Ways_to_Consume_Coconut_for_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong>Different Ways to Consume Coconut for Diabetes\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of coconut can be obtained in a variety of ways and the way it affects the blood sugar levels also depends on the same. Since it is highly nutritious and rich in fibre, there is no doubt in adding coconut to your diabetes diet. However, which form is best is what we further discuss below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_1007965822.jpg\" alt=\"coconut milk\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_1007965822.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_1007965822-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_1007965822-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Coconut_milk\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Coconut milk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests,<\/span> coconut milk<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is derived from the flesh of the coconut. The milk is obtained by squeezing out a grated coconut. In certain areas, people squeeze out the milk multiple times to get more quantity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Coconut_flour\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Coconut flour<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich in dietary fibre, coconut flour is a better option in comparison to coconut milk when it comes to carb content. Moreover, the flour is popular for lowering cholesterol levels and thus reduces the risk of heart complications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0When compared to other flours such as wheat and corn, coconut flour has less carbohydrate content and therefore is beneficial for diabetics to include in their diabetes diet. Moreover, it is great for people with celiac disease as it is gluten-free too. The proteins present in coconut flour also help you look younger and in the repair and growth of cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7916 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_597033992.jpg\" alt=\"coconut water\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_597033992.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_597033992-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_597033992-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert;\"> Coconut water<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut water is one of the best fluids for people with diabetes as it is full of electrolytes and refreshing in nature. It also acts as a great hangover remedy. Since this is mostly water and does not have the flesh, this form of coconut does not have fat and is negligible in calories too. With richness in antioxidants, a cup of coconut contains 46 calories and the following nutrients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbs: 9 grams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibre: 3 grams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein: 2 grams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin C: 10 percent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium: 15 percent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manganese: 17 per cent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium: 17 percent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodium: 11 per cent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium: 6 percent<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_the_different_forms_of_coconut_along_with_their_glycemic_index\"><\/span><b>Here are the different forms of coconut along with their glycemic index:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Coconut Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Glycemic Index rating (GI)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut milk<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut flour (1kg)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61.3 to 71.4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut sugar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Another reason why coconut for diabetes is a good idea is due to it being an exceptional source of dietary fibre.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7913 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_216984226.jpg\" alt=\"coconut for diabetes\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_216984226.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_216984226-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_216984226-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coconut_for_Diabetics\"><\/span><strong>Coconut for Diabetics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few things to remember when a person with diabetes is consuming coconut or any other form of the fruit:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there are many points in favour of coconut, it is to be also not forgotten that coconut is also high in fats. Even though they are good fats, anything in excess is not good for your health.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always opt for fresh coconut. In a case where you are unable to get fresh coconut, you can opt for coconut flour equivalent to 28-30 grams.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not buy processed coconut oil and only virgin coconut oil. The processing of coconut oil produces a high level of trans fats, which is not good for your body.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When cooking in coconut oil, do not opt for high heat as it can break the compounds present and decrease the overall benefit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read :<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/decoding-amla-benefits-for-diabetes\/\"><em>What are the Benefits of Amla for Diabetes Patients?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effect of different types of food on blood sugar levels can vary from person to person. Therefore, even though coconut can be considered a superfood, it is best to discuss this with your diabetes educator when including the fruit in your diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.healtharx.beato&amp;referrer=utm_source%3Daarki%26utm_medium%3DBlog_Website_Jan_Coconut%26anid%3Daarki%26aclid%3D{click_id}%26cp1%3D{app_id}\"><em><span style=\"color: #0645ad;\">Download the BeatO App to monitor your sugar regularly.<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":7917,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[732],"tags":[7],"class_list":["post-3948","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition-and-food","tag-diabetes-care"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3948"}],"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=3948"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3948\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19356,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3948\/revisions\/19356"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3948"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3948"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3948"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}