You often must have seen relatives carrying coconut water to hospitals to meet their sick relatives. That’s because this nourishing drink forms a part of many health menus. Listed here are a few of them….
- Weight Loss : There is zero fat in this water. It’s a perfect weight loss drink which you don’t even need to carry. Absolutely fresh coconut water is available at the corner of most streets. Having a glass of this lauric acid rich water before meals, helps to prevent overeating too.
- Hypertension : It’s a boon for hypertensives to control high blood pressure. Eating more Potassium Rich Foods will flush more sodium from your body through urine. However do not overboard it, else you might experience low blood pressure.
- Heart Disease : Due to the presence of potassium and calcium in Coconut water, it is believed to lower cholesterol and maintain a healthy heart beat.
- Detox Diet : Food toxins are built up in our body due to junk food, pollution and as a result of biological process in our body. A glass of coconut water is a detox and will help cleanse the toxins and rehydrate the body while making you feel refreshed.
- Diabetes : Since it has a very low glycemic index of 3, its a healthy drink for Diabetics. However it is recommended for diabetics to check with their doctor or nutritionist before making it a part of their daily diet. We don’t suggest it as a drink to be included daily for those with high blood sugar levels.
- Kidney Stones : When you have kidney stones and have been advised to include at least 12 glasses of water daily, do not miss on adding coconut water to your list. It’s quite pleasing in taste and beneficial to health too.
- Urine Infection : It helps flush out toxins by way of urine. You might urinate frequently upon drinking coconut water, but that’s Nature’s way of helping you cure urine infection.
- Fatigue and Stress : Feeling very low, tired and exhausted and don’t feel like eating instantly? Sit down and sip on a glass of coconut water… You will feel absolutely relaxed. The pleasing taste of coconut water often relieves stress and calms your mind.
When and How Much Coconut water to Have?
Coconut water is best recommended as a drink to be had in the first half of the day. While you can have it in the evening and night too, some have complains about bloating then. If you experience the same, avoid it at night or bed time.
On a day that’s hotter, devour a glass of Coconut Water, without a bite, get your electrolyte, no carbs, few calories.
Just a pure DETOX!!
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