I
remember being in Antigua when I was young and watching men climb the coconut
trees to pick off the coconuts. These were the days when coconuts were associated
with the tropical countries, and were rarely seen in Europe.
Fast
forward and now they are seen as a major part in a healthy lifestyle being seen
in all supermarkets and being included as part of people daily routines.
I
admittedly am not a fan of the taste of anything coconutty (if that is a word?)
but I do include it in my fitness smoothies with milk so it disguises the
taste.
I was not
sure about what all the hype was about coconut water, and so I did some
research to find out and here are my findings:
1. Helps with Weight Loss
Coconut was is very low in fats, so you can drink away
without worrying about putting on any weight. There is more taste to coconut
water than water and it quite rich so you will find your self feeling fuller so
you will not feel so hungry.
2. Picture-Perfect Skin
If you suffer from blemishes on your skin, or tend to
break out sometimes the coconut water helps clear the skin and moisturize if by
eliminating any extra oil which can be created on the skin.When you look at
some shampoos, conditioners, and facial creams you will often see added
ingredients of coconut, and this is why, because the cytokinins in the water have found to help with anti-ageing.
3. The Ultimate Hangover Remedy
After a hard night out drinking the alcohol often
leaves your body dehydrated and will strip your body of many important
nutrients. Drinking the coconut water will settle your stomach but more
importantly help replace the essential electrolytes in your body.
4. Facilitates Digestion
If you suffer from difficult digestion then this could
be your source of relief. The high content of fiber in coconut water aids
digestion and reduces any acid reflux in the system.
5. Boosts Hydration
The ingredients in coconut water are way more
effective at hydrating the human body than those of sports and energy drinks.
When exercising your body will loose mineral rich fluids which the coconut
water helps replace.
6. Rich in Nutrients
The blend of nutrients make the coconut water the
ideal drink as it includes, calcium, magnesium, Phosphorus, potassium and
sodium. These minerals are vital to keep the brain, nerves, heart and muscles
in shape.
7. How Much Should You Consume?
There are no rules of how much you can or should
consume, and there are many different ways you can include coconut water in your
diet, including by itself, or in smoothies.
When searching for the perfect fresh coconut to enjoy,
be sure to steer clear of those that have a hard brown shell as this is an
indication that it is mature. Instead, look for those that are young and green
on the exterior as they usually contain a large supply of the actual coconut
water substance. To test it out, simply shake the coconut up and down to gauge
how much liquid it contains.
I hope you guys enjoyed this post and has inspired you
to have more coconut water or even to give it a try.
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