Coconut Water
The value of a coconut seems to grow more and more every year. It was only a few short years ago that coconut oil became popular and now another component of coconut is flying off store shelves. When the first person came in and asked about coconut water (a year or so ago), I sort of brushed it off and thought nothing of it. Recently, coconut water has been a very popular product and has become a trend setter for the immediate future.
Although coconut water is new to the United States, people from all over the world have been drinking this beverage for generations. In Brazil, the green coconut (not the popular brown) is the second best selling juice, right after orange juice. The average age of the green coconut can’t exceed seven months as after this period the clear liquid then starts turning into the white meat consistency that many of us may be familiar with. Coconut water contains more electrolytes than leading sports drinks and 15 times the potassium. Potassium keeps your body hydrated properly and prevents cramping.
Coconut water contains a ingredient called Lauric Acic which has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that protect the body against various infections and boost the immune system. Other regular consumption benefits include boosted metabolism, reduced stress, and nervous and emotional imbalances. In some developing countries where saline solution is unavailable, intravenous hydration is used using coconut water. Coconut water is similar in composition to our own blood plasma. One thing to note is coconut water is not coconut milk, as the water is part of the immature coconut. Coconut water can be found in many health food stores all over the country (U.S.)