What do you feel when drinking coconut water?Yes .. nice and refreshing. But do you know that coconut water is also useful for our health?
Coconut water, we usually find in a young green coconut. Scientifically known as the endosperm. Once a coconut matures, if not harvested, the liquid will be absorbed into the husk and form the 'meat' of a mature coconut.
Coconut water is also a healing beverage. It's producers claim that coconut water aids in heart health, weight loss, dehydration, detox, stress, sports fatigue, digestive problems, skin problems and overall wellness.
You may have heard that coconut water is an excellent source of potassium. One packaged tetrapak of coconut water-around 12 ounces-contains 660 mg of potassium. That's 19% of your RDA (recommended daily allowance). Just to compare, one medium banana only has about 500mg of potassium. Potassium is a very important electrolyte as it maintains water retention, cell functions, regulates the nervous and heart systems.
MODERN DAY NOTE: Today we humans consume an overdose of caffeine in coffee, tea and soda. The increase of strain on the kidneys increases the amount of potassium loss. Therefore it is very important to supplement your diet with beverages HIGH in potassium-the best drink for this is coconut water.
Coconut water, we usually find in a young green coconut. Scientifically known as the endosperm. Once a coconut matures, if not harvested, the liquid will be absorbed into the husk and form the 'meat' of a mature coconut.
Coconut water is also a healing beverage. It's producers claim that coconut water aids in heart health, weight loss, dehydration, detox, stress, sports fatigue, digestive problems, skin problems and overall wellness.
You may have heard that coconut water is an excellent source of potassium. One packaged tetrapak of coconut water-around 12 ounces-contains 660 mg of potassium. That's 19% of your RDA (recommended daily allowance). Just to compare, one medium banana only has about 500mg of potassium. Potassium is a very important electrolyte as it maintains water retention, cell functions, regulates the nervous and heart systems.
MODERN DAY NOTE: Today we humans consume an overdose of caffeine in coffee, tea and soda. The increase of strain on the kidneys increases the amount of potassium loss. Therefore it is very important to supplement your diet with beverages HIGH in potassium-the best drink for this is coconut water.
The water and flesh from young coconuts contains the full range of B vitamins, with the exception of B6 and B12. B vitamins are essential for providing us energy as they break down carbohydrates and proteins. They also support nervous system function and, interestingly, the muscle tone of the stomach. Young coconut water is also high in minerals, particularly calcium(for bones), magnesium(for the heart) and potassium(for muscles).
An average young coconut provides 3 grams of dietary fiber which helps proper digestion and elimination. Fresh coconut water is very high in electrolytes - much higher than most sports drinks. This makes it a great choice for athletes and children who exercise a lot.
Finally, the water of young coconuts is completely sterile and so close to the structure of human blood that it can be transfused directly. In fact, it was regularly used during WW II for wounded soldiers when blood plasma was low.
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