Nature’s Sports Drink

The health and beauty benefits of coconut water are endless. I want to acknowledge some significant features of the wonder that is COCONUT WATER!

“Folklore says coconut water has incredible healing powers.  Many of which are now being confirmed by medical research and clinical observation.”

***health***

* regulates blood sugar naturally {great for diabetics}

* anti-virul, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial

* low-cal, fat-free, cholesterol-free

* contains protein, which is vital for growth and repair of muscles, skin, bone, eyes, and hair

* improves circulation by carrying oxygen and nutrients to blood cells

*naturally occuring bioactive enzymes aid in digestion and boosting metabolism

* packed with simple sugars, electrolytes, and minerals to replenish hydration

* helps lower high blood pressure with its high potassium yet low sodium content

* assists in dissolving kidney stones {the high levels of potassium are key in alkalinizing urine and preventing kidney stones} and treats urinary tract infections

* helps reduce nausea

* natural diuretic

* antidote for heartburn and controlling acid reflux

* weight loss {50 calories per cup, low glycemic content, increases metabolism, helps to detoxify the body and digestive tract}

***beauty***

* helps fade acne scars {leaving it on the skin as a mask or simply washing with it has been proven to help tone the skin}

* because it hydrates you so well ‘on the inside,’ in turn it hydrates your skin

* face mask/scrub {mix with sugar for a scrub or splash on face and leave it on overnight for a natural mask}

* mixing coconut water with pineapple or papaya is great for treating blemishes and blackheads

* natural light moisturizer that decreased excess oil on the skin {beneficial for smoothing combination skin}

***facts***

* coconut water is the liquid inside a young, green coconut before it matures {once they mature, the liquid solidifies to form the white flesh of the coconut}

* it is a universal donor and has been injected directly into the bloodstream for transfusions in wartime emergencies {read: it is identical to plasma!}

* adding coconut water or coconut milk to a bath helps to soothe and hydrate the skin

* better than processed baby milk {it contains lauric acid, which is found in breast milk}[note: check with your doctor and educate yourself before giving coconut water to an infant]

* safe for all ages {unlike sugary sports drinks or pop containing corn syrup}

* roughly 300-600mg of potassium per cup

* 3g fiber per cup

* 5mg of natural sugars as opposed to 10-25mg of altered sugars in sports drinks

* 2g protein per cup

 [] I believe coconut water may be an “acquired taste,” as I admittedly did not love it upon first taste. I have come to like it and the more I learn about its benefits, the more appealing it becomes. I’m still working it into my daily routine, and am slowly but surely increasing my intake and usage, thus noticing its positive effects on my body and skin. []