Coconut Nutrition: Raw vs. Dehydrated Health Facts

Coconut is a versatile source of vitamins and minerals, whether consumed raw or in treats like macaroons. Learn if raw coconut is fattening and find tips on rehydrating and sweetening dehydrated coconut for your favorite recipes.

Dish of Coconut Milk with a Split Fresh Coconut

Vitamins in Coconut

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Leigh Good

Coconuts grow on tall palm trees in tropical climates. The fruit of the coconut palm, coconuts are round nuts that start life green in color and turn brown as they ripen. To eat a coconut, you must break the seed in half. Inside a ripe coconut, you'll find fresh coconut meat and coconut milk.