Can I eat raw coconuts on phase one of the south beach diet?

Question:

I am on the first phase of the south beach diet and I was wondering if it is okay to eat coconuts. I don't eat it refined. Basically I buy a ripe coconut from the store, crack it open and then eat the white part (the flesh) on the inside. I don't add any sugar or flavoring. Is this allowed on the south beach diet? I think the skin that has to be eaten with the meat is rich in fiber but I am not sure about the carbs and sugars in a coconut. Thanks.

Answers:
yes accually u can!@!@!-------Coconuts taste GREAT!
Besides the incredibly amazing experience one can have when eating coconuts, there are many other reasons to eat this wonderful delicacy! In fact, the young coconut is one of the most important fruits within the tropics because of its potassium and mineral rich water.

Preferably, the water and meat from young coconuts is used as opposed to the meat of older coconuts which tends to be very hard (as well, older coconuts typically have less water...if any.)

Medicinal Value
Besides being highly nutritious, young coconuts have also been exceedingly revered as having medicinal qualities for heart, liver and kidney disorders. In fact, the coconut has recently been reported to reduce the viral load of HIV.

No- coconut has sugar in it and in the first phase of south beach diet you are not allowed to have any sugars at all. That is why you can't each starches or fruit. Wait until the second phase. The purpose of the phase one is to totally detox your body of sugars to help change and maintain your metabolism!

If you are really craving something sweet, then try sugar free jam mixed with ricotta cheese or fat free sour cream. I know it sounds gross, but it will help the sugar cravings. Also, there is a brand of sugar free fudge pops that you can eat in moderation, which can help sugar cravings.

Can I eat raw coconuts on phase one of the south beach diet?

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