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Is coconut bad for diabetics?

Is coconut bad for diabetics?

Coconut is a plant food and rich in nutrients. When thinking of a healthy diet, the milk and water of coconut all are beneficial. The glycemic index of coconut is also low. Hence, Coconut water is fine and coconut flakes are okay occasionally. But you should avoid or limit coconut oil because it’s so rich in saturated fat.

Last updated on 01 Apr 2021

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