Cool and Healthy Coconut Water (Part 2 of 2)

In my previous post we discussed about some health benefits and the medicinal properties of coconut water. Now I would like to add few more information of this natural energy drink.

Coconut water is the juice which is extracted from very young or tender coconuts. If mature they produce coconut milk rather than coconut water. Each coconut contains approximately 200 to 1000 ml of water depending upon the size and cultivation.

Tender coconut in a Thailand Restaurant
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Research showed that cytokines property contained in the coconut water showed significant anti-ageing and anti-carcinogenic effects. It contains more B complex vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, pyridoxine etc., These vitamins are essential in the sense of human body requires them from external sources to replenish.

Coconut water contains a lot of Potassium. 100 ml of coconut water has 250 mg of potassium, 105 mg of sodium.

                         

Everybody likes it

These electrolytes help replenish electrolyte deficiencies in the body due to various illnesses. Coconut water helps in keeping check over urinary infections and also it is very effective in treating kidney and urethral stones. If consume regularly it may reduce urinary problems like irritation, and other urinary ailments. It also helps to treat stomach ulcers.  Probably that’s why almost everybody likes it.

The name for this tree in Sanskrit is KALPA VRIKSHA that means “tree that gives all that is necessary for living”. This itself a proof for the importance of this nature product.

While drinking coconut water, it is always better to drink the natural form, rather than packaged coconut water to get full health benefits.  Check out this video on the benefits and also what you get extra when you drink natural Coconut Water

Hope you got good information about Coconut Water, the wonderful natural drink. Please pass along your feedback and comments.

Cool and Healthy Coconut Water (Part 1 of 2)

In my previous posts we had discussed about home remedies for diabetes Part 1 and Part 2. Now we will see the health benefits of a “cool” drink – Coconut Water. 

No doubt that many of us are into drinking coconut water often or occasionally. Surely whenever temperature rises, (as in a typical Indian Summer), it becomes a popular drink and is consumed by the people of all ages. 

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What are the health benefits of this unadulterated healthy drink?.  

Coconut and Coconut water are one of the gifts of nature. This natural water contains many medicinal properties like potassium, antioxidant properties etc., 

It is less in sugar than any other soft drinks and some of fruit juices. It helps in natural way to replenish the supply of electrolytes in our body. 

It helps to lower blood pressure since it contains potassium. Since it contains GLUCOSE it gives energy to our body. To compensate the loss of minerals and fluids during physical activities (e.g. Sports or Working-out) one has to take is energy drink to compensate the energy loss. Drinking Coconut water during such times is much better than packaged drinks. 

Coconut Water contains CYTOKINES and LAURIC acid it helps in the process of cell growth and the cells regulation. Coconut water is rich in magnesium and potassium which are helpful to those suffering low blood pressure and helps to reduce the risk of heart problems. Drinking this natural water will help to increase good cholesterol (H D L) by the way maintaining good cardiovascular health.

Coconut water helps to treat DEHYDRATION caused by dysentery, cholera, diarrhea, fever, flu etc., It also helps to prevent muscle cramps because it contains huge potassium. Since it contains calcium it helps to strengthen bones, muscles and tissues. Doctors recommend this as a good form of Oral rehydration therapy.

                                                        

Coming to Diabetes - Question arises whether diabetic can drink coconut water? Studies reveal coconut water helps to control diabetes and when taken often it may help to improve blood circulation.

Coconut water from tender coconuts is used in many hair and skin products because of its antibacterial, anti- fungal, and antioxidant properties. And its contents of vitamin K and iron which are very essential for maintaining hair softness and hair shine. 

Coconut water is one of the best sources for preventing health issues in pregnant women. 

Coconut trees in Oman
Photo by: billy1847

Important thing is coconut water is free  from any harmful or artificial flavoring and coloring, and unnatural sugars. Coconut trees are abundant in many regions and more particularly on coastal areas. See this picture from Oman which is a vast desert in the persian gulf. 

It is a natural energy drink without any adulteration. Usually young coconuts (tender coconuts) are harvested from the coconut tree for the usage of coconut water.

Hope this is useful information about this energy drink. Please pass on your comments or notes.