Coconut belongs to the botanical family cocos nucifera. Incidentally, coconut is botanically classified as a seed and not a nut. Coconut is quite popular in several countries like India and South America. It’s interesting to know that every part of the coconut is used in some way or the other. In other words, nothing of coconut is wasted.
Coconut water is a natural isotonic beverage with an identical electronic balance as in our blood. Coconut water contains growth promoting properties and is in fact considered ‘fluid of life’. The following are the benefits of drinking coconut water.
• Coconut water is nutritious as compared to whole milk
• Coconut water does not contain either cholesterol or fat
• It contains more calories than orange juice
• It has more potassium, high chloride, less sodium and minimal sugar as compared to energy drinks
• It keeps the body cool during summer
• It’s a good detoxifier and effectively cleanses the digestive system
• It boosts metabolism, blood circulation, and immune system
• Natural replenisher of body fluids
Coconut water is cheaper than many carbonated drinks and much cheaper than energy drinks. Don’t you think you should daily consume coconut water – the wonder drink and maintain perfect health!
Coconut water – the wonder drink and maintain perfect health!
I’ve never seen coconut water on the shelves of the grocery store. Interesting facts, though!
It will not be available in grocery stores. You need to take a fresh coconut and break it and drink the coconut water.
It’s widely available and consumed in countries like India. I don’t in which part of the world you live. May be with some effort you can get hold of a fresh coconut. It’s really energizing.
Vita Coco Coconut Water is on the shelves! Drink it!