Is coconut water OK to drink when you have diabetes? Get the facts here.
Serving size: 8 oz
Carbs: 10 g
Calories: 44
Glycemic index: 55, low
Glycemic load: 10, low
Cuckoo for coconut water? You’re not alone. This island refresher — which is simply the watery liquid found inside the coconut — has a flock of faithful followers. With its unique taste, potassium aplenty and low amount of natural sugar (just 6 grams per cup), it’s easy to see why. Just check that your coconut water of choice isn’t made from concentrate and doesn’t have added sugar or flavoring. With all the additives, those versions are almost as unhealthy as juice and soda. And while you’re looking at the label, be sure to check out the sodium content, too.
With more than 250 milligrams (10.5% daily value) of sodium per cup, coconut water has twice the sodium of a one-ounce bag of potato chips! This doesn't mean you need to swear off this trendy beverage altogether — rather, enjoy it in moderation.
Quick tip: Sip on your coconut water as nature intended. Enjoy it in its pure, unsweetened and unflavored form.
Published on January 16, 2015.
— by Katie Lewin and Katherine Solem
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