"Coconut water is the juice of a young coconut, making it a type of fruit juice. As a drink, coconut water is often mentioned in health circles for providing a range of benefits. However, as with any popular food or drink, the messaging around its benefits can sometimes be overhyped. So, are the potential benefits of coconut water significant enough reasons to drink it?
This article presents four benefits of coconut water and explores its full *nutritional composition (*see Michaels article for this, link given below).
Having read the above words, which are just a snippet from Michaels article, if you'd like to know more you can read it in full, and with all relevant research links here
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This article presents four benefits of coconut water and explores its full *nutritional composition (*see Michaels article for this, link given below).
Benefits of Coconut Water
Here are some of the benefits that coconut water can provide, whether based on its nutritional properties or findings from scientific studies.
1. High In Potassium—Potential Benefits For Blood Pressure
A single cup of coconut water is a simple way to get nearly 10% of daily potassium needs.
2. May Have Hydration Benefits
Based on the existing evidence, coconut water may potentially offer hydration benefits, but these benefits are unlikely to be significantly greater than those provided by regular water.
3. A Good Source of Vitamin C
While other juice drinks may offer a higher vitamin C content, coconut water still provides a relatively high level of this vitamin.
4. May Have Benefits For Gut Health
Research has demonstrated that when used as an adjunct to standard medical therapy, coconut water may help improve remission in cases of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.
Is Coconut Water a Healthy Choice?
Coconut water is a refreshing drink and a good source of potassium, vitamin C, and manganese.
It may potentially have benefits for hydration and sports performance. However, the currently available evidence does not suggest these benefits are significantly greater than those provided by regular water.
In summary, coconut water is a relatively low-calorie drink that provides essential nutrients and peptides with potential benefits.
For those who enjoy it, coconut water may be a good choice for hydration—even if its benefits in this area aren’t significant, it still offers a good range of nutrients."
1. High In Potassium—Potential Benefits For Blood Pressure
A single cup of coconut water is a simple way to get nearly 10% of daily potassium needs.
2. May Have Hydration Benefits
Based on the existing evidence, coconut water may potentially offer hydration benefits, but these benefits are unlikely to be significantly greater than those provided by regular water.
3. A Good Source of Vitamin C
While other juice drinks may offer a higher vitamin C content, coconut water still provides a relatively high level of this vitamin.
4. May Have Benefits For Gut Health
Research has demonstrated that when used as an adjunct to standard medical therapy, coconut water may help improve remission in cases of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.
Is Coconut Water a Healthy Choice?
Coconut water is a refreshing drink and a good source of potassium, vitamin C, and manganese.
It may potentially have benefits for hydration and sports performance. However, the currently available evidence does not suggest these benefits are significantly greater than those provided by regular water.
In summary, coconut water is a relatively low-calorie drink that provides essential nutrients and peptides with potential benefits.
For those who enjoy it, coconut water may be a good choice for hydration—even if its benefits in this area aren’t significant, it still offers a good range of nutrients."
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I wonder ...
Do you drink coconut water? Have you ever tried it?
Do please share your thoughts in the comments ... thank you.
Articles / studies within this blog are provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. If you have any concerns about your general health, including medication, you should contact your Doctor/local health care provider.
If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account, and if you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account, and if you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
30 comments:
The only time I have drunk coconut water is when my mother opened a coconut to bake. We also ate chunks of coconut.
...all of this is new to me, thanks.
I've never tried it and haven't heard this information before. Thanks!
El agua de coco es muy rica y buena . Te mando un beso.
I love coconut water
I don't drink coconut water every single day, but there are always small cartons of coconut water in my fridge. Unsweetened.
Nice read Jan, I was reading about the same a few weeks ago as I became intrigued.
I did and found it rather disappointing. I love coconut otherwise, though.
São muitos os benefícios da água de coco e além deles, é muito saborosa!
beijos, tudo de bom,chica
It is delicious!
I did not know about its benefit on ulcerative colitis!
Hello Jan,
I have heard about the benefits of coconut water.
I have never tried it, I should soon.
Take care, have a happy day and a great weekend.
I’ve tried it but didn’t think it had much flavor. I think I was hoping for more coconut. It’s rather expensive to drink on a daily basis.
I never much liked the coconut water, although I didn't know the benefits, either!
I have drunk coconut water from time to time, but it is too expensive for me as a drink and I don't know whether the active ingredients are really contained in what I can buy.
I tend to stick to water and tea, but I have to have coffee in the morning.
Best wishes and happy weekend.
Interesting! It's made me want to have a fresh coconut - the water is an aside! 😁
Hi, I never heard of coconut water. Nice to read. Have a nice weekend !
My son drinks it and likes it. He always makes a lot of smoothies in his blender and uses only healthy ingredients....like Kale! Some of these flavors are not my favorite but they make you feel good! Thanks for sharing!
Coconuts are a favourite of ours. Especially in cakes and in "Bounty" chocolate bars.
God bless.
One of those taste I don't care for unless it's in with chocolate, Almond Joy!
lol....my son used to love that stuff but realized he is allergic to coconut. He hated giving it up
I've tried coconut water and I like it, but I don't usually keep any on hand... Thanks for the info!
Boa tarde e bom final de semana. Amo beber água de coco e do próprio coco. Dá caixa ou caixinha não vale. Não tem os mesmos benefícios.
I never drank coconut water..happy to learn of its benefits..Thanks Jan..Enjoy your weekend..
We tried it when we lived in Puerto Rico but I didn't like it. They would sell it there on the street corners. It was called Coco Frio. It was chilled and they would cut a coconut open with a machete and put a straw in it.
I love it and coconuts. My daughter likes eating coconut but she wasn't keen on the water!
I like coconuts but never tried the water.
No, I've never had it, I just love coconut pieces. It's good to know how healthy it is!
Have a beautiful weekend!
Hugs Elke
I use coconut water in my fruit smoothies and enjoy it very much. Thank you for another interesting article, enjoyed very much.
I don't think I have ever tried coconut water, but I know hubby has bought all kinds of things over the years and I have tried them, I just really like drinking water so I usually stick to that.
I wish I could have tried this dear Jan,where we live it’s hard for find it.
Thanks for sharing useful information about this,oh I remember we add grated coconut in our cereal
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