Description

Coconut powder is made up of the dried, ground-up meat of a mature coconut. It is typically blended with water and strained to create coconut milk. However, one can also add it directly to different cooked or baked foods for flavoring. Commercial coconut powder is also defatted and contains significantly fewer calories than dried, pure coconut that has been ground.

There are a ton of uses and recipes one can use to help maintain optimal health. And, thankfully, anyone can incorporate it into a variety of foods to assist the body in reaching its peak performance.

Health Benefits

Contains Healthy Saturated Fats

Coconut powder contains high levels of healthy saturated fats that the body requires, like MCFAs (medium chain fatty acids). Your body uses MCFAs to assist in supporting a more healthy metabolism, for energy and to help balance your blood sugar levels, among many other things. Coconut powder is also chock-full of fiber. In fact, the meat of coconuts boasts upwards of 61 percent of your daily dietary fiber requirements. Your body can’t absorb fiber on its own, and most of the carbs and calories present in coconut powder are, for the most part, unusable. However, these fibers move through the digestive tract to help your body eliminate waste and toxins.

Stabilizes Blood Sugar

As a a low-glycemic food, coconut powder won’t spike your blood sugar level. According to recent studies, consuming foods made with coconut powder can assist in decreasing the glycemic impacts on food and also provide support in stabilizing blood sugar levels. This is highly beneficial for those who are diabetic and/or trying to reach a healthy weight. Additionally, it is famous for aiding in healthy digestion. It even boasts increased levels of nutrient density while assisting in the overall health of your heart.