Physical Health Benefits of Coconut Water

 Coconut Water has quite become the "trendy beverage" in recent years. Coconut water is the clear liquid found inside immature coconuts.   As the coconut matures, the water is replaced by coconut meat. Coconut water is rich in carbohydrates and electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, and magnesium. Because of this electrolyte composition, there is a lot of interest in using coconut water to treat and prevent dehydration. 

Sipping on this hydrating drink could help improve your skin, digestion and

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BENEFITS OF SIPPING COCONUT WATER

1. Promotes Healthy Skin: Certain varieties of coconut water are fortified with vitamin C which has a slew of antioxidant properties and naturally stimulates collagen synthesis, which can help keep your skin firm and youthful-looking.

2. Could Help Fight Acne: ‘Coconut water can decrease the excess oils on your skin which reduces breakouts’, according to registered dietitian Stacey B. Schulman. She goes on to say that coconut water, ‘acts an anti-inflammatory, detoxifier and an anti-microbial – all of which work to decrease incidences of acne.’

3.  Has Anti-aging Properties: The vitamins in coconut water have been ‘shown to decrease the rate of skin ageing, allowing the skin to repair and restore itself more effectively.’  said by Dermatologist Erin Gilbert

 However, the proteins present are the ones responsible for encouraging cell growth and cell activation.

4. Could Help to Maintain the Bones and Teeth: A glass (240g) of coconut water contains 57.6mg of calcium aka the best pal of your bones and teeth.

'Coconut water contains some calcium and so will contribute to supporting the teeth and bones,' says Hope. 'Although it’s important that you ensure you’re consuming a range of calcium sources as coconut water isn’t as high as other sources such as dairy, nuts, soya or fortified products.'

5. Better Option than Beverages: Looking for a healthy soft beverage? Then get yourself a glass of coconut water. It’s certainly more beneficially healthy than a glass of coke.

For instance , in a 330ml can of Fanta Orange, there's 15g sugar whereas (depending on the brand) coconut water has around 8g. Not sugar-free but naturally occurring which is usually the better option to plump for.

Check for the spiritual benefits of coconut water in next post.