Coconut Water

• What Is Coconut Water?

• Is drinking coconut water good for you? 

• What are the side effects of coconut water?

• How Long Does Coconut Water Last?

What Is Coconut Water?

Coconut Water is a clear liquid inside coconuts, a refreshing drink which offers mildly sweet taste. It is an alternative to water packed with nutrients that yield a range of health benefits.

The water from young and tender coconuts is sweeter and a very popular drink during the summer season.

Coconut Water has fewer calories, less sodium, and more potassium than a sports drink. It is 95% water and 4% carbohydrates, with protein and total fat content under 1% each. Coconut water contains small amounts of vitamins and dietary minerals, all under 10% of the Daily Value. For 100 milliliters of coconut water it provides 19 calories. 

Is drinking coconut water good for you?

Natural Tender coconut water has no added chemicals or harmful ingredients.

Because of its electrolyte composition, coconut water is also used to rehydrate the body in case of dehydration and fluid loss due to diarrhea, vomiting or excessive sweating.

Further study and research is needed to confirm many of its other qualities. It may benefit your heart, blood sugar, kidney health and more.

What are the side effects of coconut water?

Excessive consumption of coconut water might cause potassium levels in the blood to become too high. This might lead to kidney problems and irregular heartbeat.

How Long Does Coconut Water Last?

Coconut water is best consumed in its natural, fresh and unpreserved state. 

Packaged coconut water can be found in ordinary aluminum cans, Tetra Paks, or plastic bottles, each of these are labeled with a listed best-by date of a year after the production date.

If you start sipping away this tropical drink, just be sure to avoid products with added sugar.

In other use

Coconut water enhances the taste of rice and similar dishes when added during the cooking process. It gives the food that nutty, sweet taste.

Coconut water can be fermented to produce coconut vinegar. It is also used to make a jelly-like food.

Mother Nature has a way of providing all the fundamental elements to meet the needs of a healthy lifestyle. However, we have accustomed to unhealthy fashion by consuming products filled with artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. 

Coconut water is a Natures free gift, a drink packed with amazing benefits, is naturally available in coconut fruits.

If you haven’t tried this wholesome product, it’s time to start and enjoy the amazing benefits.

Also read: Kalpavriksha | coconut tree - The plant of life