10 benefits of coconut water
Nature really gave to man everything needed for his health and beauty. Yet most of us don’t realize the gift we’ve been given. If we could rely on natural products, we could live in a healthier world, free of chemical cosmetics, chemical meals and even chemically treated water.
Composed of 95% of water and 5% of sugar, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and phyto-hormons, coconut water is the precious elixir you will no longer neglect after acknowledging some of its nutritional and medicinal benefits.
Prevents dehydration
Coconut water can hydrate your whole body because it has the electrolytes* needed by our body. It’s the best alternative to bottled water: extremely satisfying and 100% ecologic.
Provides energy to your brain and muscles
Contains a lot of potassium (250mg: more than in a banana), essential to regulate your heart pulsates and muscles functions. It’s recommended as an alternative to energizing drinks and sports drinks.
Prevents premature ageing
Great solution for your skin (in fact many cosmetics are coconut milk extracted from coconut water). Its powerful phytohormons (cytokinines) are responsible for the growth and the development of plants. Several studies already proved its anti-ageing effects on human cells. In addition to that coconut water can make your skin brighter and softer.
Improve digestion
Coconut water acts as a digestive tonic, and is frequently used to control as stomach flu, dysentery, constipation or intestinal parasites. The consumption of this water helps to improve the digestion, thanks to its bioactive enzymes. You should still drink it regularly to get the desired effects, however in moderation as it may have a laxative effect.
Strengthen the immune system
Contains antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial features which helps your body to fight again undesired elements causing diseases.
Takes care of the urinary tract
Coconut water has a diuretic effect (facilitate the production of urine). In a study in the Philippines, coconut water was given for 2 weeks to patients suffering from kidney stones. The results were convincing, as most of them did not need to go through surgery, as their stones had decreased in volume.
Pregnancy care
It is an excellent dietary supplement for pregnant women. From 9 months of pregnancy, women may have stomach burns or constipations that can be mitigated by coconut water. It also helps to increase the level of amniotic fluid (responsible for the welfare of the child) in the stomach and more, has no side effects.
Low calories
Contains a low amount of calories and 5 times less sugar than almost any other fruit. It is ideal for people on a diet, helping you to lose weight without dehydrating yourself.
Regulates the pH of your body
As you will read in the article (How to stop eating acidic food and keep a neutral pH-put a link here-), the pH of the body plays a crucial role in one’s health. Coconut water allows you to eliminate the acidity of your body and maintain a slightly alkaline pH.
Takes care of the cardiovascular health
The heart is a muscle that constantly needs to be nourished. Coconut water helps to strengthen and make it easier to work by reducing the cholesterol in your body, which might cause blood clots (making it difficult to circulate through the heart).
In conclusion, coconut water is a drink of an inestimable value able to cherish your health. The next time you will eat a coconut, we hope that you’ll see its water in a different way.
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