Coconut water is a fruit drink loved by many people. People with diabetes and people with blood fat can also drink coconut water but need to note some points.
People with diabetes and people with blood fat should pay attention to some points when drinking coconut water. Photo: Collection
With a nutritional composition containing 3g of fiber and a digestible carb content of only 6g per 240ml, coconut water can easily fit into the diet of people with diabetes. Coconut water is also a good source of magnesium, which can increase insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels.
Although it has some sugar, natural coconut water has benefits in regulating elevated blood sugar levels in diabetics. However, because of its high potassium content, people with kidney disease and taking similar medications should avoid drinking coconut water because it can increase the risk of hyperkalemia (excess potassium in the blood).
People with uncontrolled blood sugar levels should avoid consuming coconut water every day because it contains natural sugars (glucose, fructose and their content may vary depending on the ripeness of the coconut). Before deciding to include coconut water in your diet, you should consult your doctor because you need to consider your medical condition when deciding how much coconut water to drink. People with diabetes also need to consider eating coconut meat.
Coconut water also has the ability to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as promote the increase of cholesterol types that are beneficial to the body. Coconut water also has the ability to reduce excess fat (effective for weight loss), improve beneficial cholesterol levels and prevent complications from atherosclerosis. Furthermore, coconut water also has the ability to reduce the activity of enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of fat in the liver.
However, because the sodium concentration in coconut water is quite high, people with high blood fat need to limit it. Besides, people with high blood fat also need to avoid using coconut products, such as coconut milk and coconut oil. For every 100g of coconut milk, there are up to 10g of saturated fat, which contributes to increasing harmful cholesterol levels. Coconut oil also contains saturated fats, including myristic acid and lauric acid.
When buying coconut, you should use it immediately because keeping it for a long time will not be good. If you need to preserve it, keep the coconut intact in the refrigerator for at most 2 weeks. Avoid excessive consumption of coconut water. You should only drink 1 fruit at a time and not exceed 2 fruits within a week. Must keep the water inside the coconut when drinking, do not add sugar or ice.
