Coconut is one such a fruit which
can be found in most of the places in the world. Coconut water is the
clear liquid inside young green coconuts (fruits of the coconut palm).
In early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm
of the coconut during the nuclear phase of development. As growth continues,
the endosperm matures into its cellular phase and deposits into the rind of the
coconut meat.
Coconut water is the healthy as
well as cheapest drink to beat the summer. It not only satisfies your thirst
but also your hunger by eating the tender jelly coconut. All the parts of the
coconut tree come in use from the leaves to the roots. Coconut water is used as
the natural ingredient in beauty products, wellness, baby products, nutrition
and mainly as a hydration.
Benefits of Coconut Water for Health
Coconut water has potassium, sodium, calcium,
carbohydrate, 5.45 calories and 1.3 grams sugar in it. This nutritional
drink can balance the blood sugar, blood pressure and the body
fat(good cholesterol).
1. Protect from Dehydration
In summer dehydration is caused mainly due to
water shortage in the body. Dry mouth, thirst, less urination, fatigue and
headache due to heat are the symptoms of dehydration. So drink on average eight
to ten glass of water is recommended in summer.
Drinking cold drinks may harm your body but
drinking coconut water not only hydrates your body but also gives you instant
energy.
2. Improve your Heart’s Health
Patients of high blood pressure suffer from low
potassium but after drinking coconut water the blood pressure is maintained as
it has potassium in it. It boosts your heart by reducing bad cholesterol and
raising good cholesterol in the blood. As the good cholesterol increases the
blood flow to the heart also increases.
3. Gives glowing and a healthy skin
coconut water has a substance called cytokinins and lauric
acid, which helps in controlling the aging cell and maintain the PH levels in
the body. In summer it is very important to protect your skin from sun and get
dehydrated. As the coconut water contains anti bacteria, anti fungal element,
which protect your skin from acne, wrinkles, dark circles, aging and many more.
Apply coconut water on the affected
area like wrinkles, dark circles, acne, spots, stretch marks and
you will find be a good result.
4. Good for Diabetes patients
Diabetes patients cannot eat many fruits as they
contain high sugar in it but they can drink coconut water as it contain 1.3
grams of sugar in it.
5. Remove Kidney Stone
Drinking water is good for people suffering
from kidney stones as the stones can melt or can flow with water through our
urine. So drinking coconut water is best for the kidney stones patient.
6. Energy Booster
Most of the Athletic drink coconut water as it is
the natural energy booster. The drink contains less sugar when compared to
other energy drink. Drinking coconut water control the water thirst and also
the increase the energy level of the sports person.
7. Best for Digestion
Due to dehydration our stomach becomes warm and
effect our digestion system which allows many digestive problems. By drinking
coconut water as it lauric acid which fights with the intestinal parasites in
the infants and children. As it control dehydration it directly controls many
digestive problems like constipation, urinary problems, intestine worms,
cholera, diarrhea and Kidney stones.
8. Best for Women
Coconut water is good for women at the time of
mensuration as there will be hormonal change and weakness in the body. This
natural drink gives energy as well as adds calcium to the body. Most of the
doctors suggest to drink coconut water to the pregnant women as it helps in
constipation, good digestion, acidity and heart burns.
9. Ultimate Sports Drink
The American Chemical Society [ACS] during a research on
coconut found that Coconut water is an effective sports drink. It
will reload potassium levels in your body very quickly, so anyone involved in
sports during hot summer, go for Coconut and see the difference.
10. Acne Marks and Scars
Mix Coconut water with cucumber juice and apply
on the marks and scars, daily in the morning and evening, you will notice a
very powerful change and your skin will become glowing.
Precautions While Drinking Coconut Water
- Coconut water cannot be store for a long time; its taste will be changed.
- It’s better to drink fresh coconut water from the coconut or else store it in refrigerate for few hours but no guarantee to the actual taste of the water.
- You may get tin or pouch of coconut water but they are also added with preservatives.
- Drinking too much of coconut water is not good for the body.
