The more the summer goes on, the more we are looking for fresh and light food to eat. Not only to fight the incessant heat, but also to replenish the liquids and mineral salts lost with sweating. But not only are we looking for light foods, we are also looking for foods that are not too heavy and caloric. However, what we think to be light and healthy does not always turn out to be so in reality. Few people know that one of the most loved fruits of the summer, for example, is one of the most caloric fruits in the world.
Beware of this fruit that we all love to eat during the summer but which is one of the most caloric in the world
We are talking about coconut. Coconut is a fruit tropical native to Indonesia. It is consumed daily in tropical countries and for many populations it is the primary source of fats and proteins. Widely consumed also in the West, it has a fresh and sweet taste and is used for many preparations. However, many do not know that it is a very caloric food. 100 grams of this product, in fact, contain 354 calories. It seems unthinkable but it really is. In fact, many think that coconut is a healthy and light food, and above all that it contains few calories. But unfortunately this is not the case.
Properties of coconut
So, pay attention to this fruit that we all love to eat during the summer but which is one of the most caloric in the world. However, this does not mean that its consumption has only negative effects. In fact, coconut has many properties that make it ideal to consume to relieve some ailments. It is rich in potassium, vitamins B, C, K and E. It also helps solve metabolic problems while keeping the immune system healthy. But it should never be eaten in large quantities precisely because it is very caloric.
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