Tropical fruits are known to be healthy and delicious, out
of which coconuts top the list. Not only it has numerous uses in our kitchen,
but also otherwise. We all love to relish this versatile fruit in the form of
oil, savoury, snacks and drink. Coconut water makes for a naturally refreshing
drink that consists of easily digested carbohydrates in the form of sugar and
electrolytes. This water is actually the juice present inside the endosperm,
which is the interior cavity of the young and green coloured coconuts.
According to Bangalore-based Nutritionist Dr. Anju Sood,
"Coconut water consists of various vitamins and minerals that help
replenish the electrolytes in the body. It hydrates your body and keeps you
fresh through the day."
According to the book Healing Foods by DK Publishing, a pure
and perfect balance of electrolytes, coconut water was given intravenously to
soldiers during the Second World War when regular IV saline solution would run
out.
1. Aids in Weight
Loss
For all those looking to lose weight can have coconut water,
why? It is low in calories and easy on the stomach. It also consists of
bio-active enzymes that aid digestion and boost fat metabolism. Drinking
coconut water at least 3-4 times a day may help in losing those extra kilos.
2. An Ingenious
Alternative to Sports Drinks
As per the book Healing Foods, hydrating coconut water from
the immature fruit is a superior drink for restoring electrolyte balance during
and after sports. You can easily drink before and after playing any sport to
stay fresh. The excess amount of potassium present in it also makes it better
than any sports drink.
3. Facilitates
Digestion
Due to the presence of bio-active compounds and its high
concentration of fiber, it aids indigestion and reduces the occurrence of acid
reflux. The moment you feel bloated or face acidity, gulp down a glass of
coconut water to reduce the burning sensation.
4. Boosts Hydration
Its hydrating properties helps keep the body full of
required fluids. It is refreshing as well as has a slightly sweet and nutty
flavour that you would not want to miss. It is also due to the electrolyte
composition that keeps the body rehydrated.
5. Lowers Blood
pressure
Thanks to the presence of vitamin C, magnesium and potassium
content, coconut water makes for a great drink that helps reduce blood pressure
levels. Drinking a glass of coconut water daily may actually help get the
desired results. According to the study published in the journal West Indian
Medical in the year 2005, coconut water helps control hypertension.
6. A Perfect Remedy
for Hangover
If you have been drinking all night, keep coconut water
handy as it makes for an amazing hangover remedy. It replenishes the
electrolytes in the body and boosts hydration along with preventing from
vomiting and headache. The antioxidants in coconut water combat oxidative
stress caused by too much alcohol.