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.

Is Raw Coconut Fattening?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Shannon Hyland-Tassava

If you've got a weakness for coconut -- the tropical fruit that adds so much flavor to German chocolate icing, coconut cake and Thai coconut curry -- you might wonder if it's good or bad for you. The fact is, nutritional facts about coconut can be confusing.