Coconut flakes, flour and butter are all good sources of healthy fat and fiber and are foundational keto foods.  Considered a functional food, unsweetened coconut flakes help improve lipid levels by reducing triglyceride and LDL levels. Furthermore, the high dietary fiber from coconut flakes, coconut flour and coconut butter has been shown to lower the risk for diabetes by decreasing blood glucose levels and preventing against intestinal cancers. Easily incorporate coconut flakes into your diet by adding them to trail mix, ketogenic desserts, smoothies, or using as an alternative to bread crumbs in coating poultry. Try this brand of coconut flakes by Lets Do Organics for coconut flakes with no added sweeteners or preservatives.

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