Seven Benefits of Coconut Water
Coconut water is the purest liquid second only to water itself. It has many health benefits and uses that you probably did not know about.
Many persons have gone to the Caribbean, the Pacific Islands, Florida, Hawaii, South America or Southern Asia and have tasted some very refreshing coconut water. The palm trees you have become accustomed to while on vacation are very potent sources of coconut water that has many health benefits and uses that you probably did not know about. Coconut water is the purest liquid second only to water itself. It is chock full of electrolytes, calcium, potassium, magnesium; everything that is good for you.
Coconut water is the liquid that is taken from unripe coconuts. If coconuts get ripe the liquid that is inside will harden and become a part of the white flesh of the coconut, which is used to make coconut milk. So, picking the coconut while it is unripe will ensure that the body gets all the benefits of coconut water.
Coconut Water Hydrates the Body
Coconut water is an isotonic solution which replaces the fluids and minerals that the body loses during physical activities. For this reason, many athletes and persons who work out regularly are encouraged to drink coconut water to replace all the minerals and fluid that they lose while working out. Even the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) attest to the benefits of drinking coconut water when it fought for a patent in 2000 to market coconut water as the next big sports drinks.
Coconut Water Relieves Urinary Problems
If you consume coconut water on a regular basis it can reduce urinary problems. People who suffer from strangury, polyutra and other urinary ailments drink coconut water to relieve their symptoms.
Coconut Water Kills Intestinal Worms
Drinking coconut water with one teaspoon of olive oil for three days will kill intestinal worms and clear the stomach of worms, which makes for better digestion.
Coconut Water Breaks up Kidney Stones
People who have kidney problems and are plagued by kidney stones should drink coconut water in addition to taking their medication. Drinking coconut water regularly helps to break up kidney stones making them easier to push out.
Coconut Water is Used in Blood Transfusion
Coconut water is almost identical to blood plasma and this makes it easy to use for blood transfusion. In cases of emergency coconut water has been used as an intravenous hydration fluid instead of the standard IV fluid. During World War II many wounded soldiers were saved in the Pacific because of emergency transfusion using coconut water as plasma.
Coconut Water is an Antibacterial
Coconut water contains monolaurin, an antiviral, antibacterial and antiprozoal monoglyceride that is used to kill lipid-coated viruses such as HIV, Herpes, cytomegalovirus, flu and various pathogenic bacteria.
Coconut Water Controls Vomiting
Coconut water is great at reducing vomiting. People who have typhoid, malaria, fevers or other ailments that are known to induce vomiting drink coconut water to settle the stomach. As such, coconut water is also a good thing to drink during a hangover.
Green or unripe coconuts can be found in Asian and West Indian markets. All coconuts that they sell are closed up to keep coconut water from losing its nutrients. So, if you plan on buying a coconut, you can ask someone to chop the coconut open or you can open it yourself at home and drink it.
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Jie T. Elins | May 7, 2008 | Reply
Wow! Great article. I had no idea coconut water was so beneficial. Thanks for the info.
Paul Corvus | May 7, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, I’d drink coconut water as a post-workout drink if it was more readily available/less expensive. It has more electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals than those sports drinks, with less sugar and processed junk!
Rana Sinha | May 12, 2008 | Reply
Great article. Thanks.
suzie sales | Jun 13, 2008 | Reply
hi thanx for the article, great info…i have heard from others that coconut water can be good for weight loss too is this true?
Brendan | Jun 25, 2008 | Reply
Coconut Water ROX!!!
I usualy buy O.N.E. Coconut Water at Whole Foods in Santa Monica, CA and online @: http://www.onenaturalexperience.com
Cheers
sabina | Aug 18, 2008 | Reply
i so love coconut water i am from the caribbean and i subsitute coconut water with regular water all the times cause it is refreshing and easier to drink.
??? | Aug 25, 2008 | Reply
Who a u?
Sleep HUnter | Aug 25, 2008 | Reply
i love to sleep with coconut JK :p talk talk talk
Peter Serrano | Sep 30, 2008 | Reply
I found an Asian store in LA that sell a box of 9 plastic wrapped fresh coconuts from Thailand for $6.99. Fresh and no preservatives for sure and a notch more natural than Vita Coco or ONE. You have the coconut meat too which is good source of low fat snack. The best coconut water I have ever tasted were from the Philippines while growing up – very sweet and sharp – cut opened before you, it is like drinking life from nature…
dufus Mick Natus. | Jan 31, 2009 | Reply
Argg, me think I need some coconut.
Lakisha Jones | Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I have read that it has lauric acid that mimics the HIV virus so it can get inside and tears the parts of the said deadly virus. Amazing. I better go back to the Philippines and have a coconut business to be exported in the Philippines. I’ve seen how vast thier coconut plantations are!!!1
Christopher Capobianco | Feb 16, 2009 | Reply
Coconut water is a straight up rock n roller !! Between that , flax oil and apple cider vinegar , my insides should be in pretty good shape to say the least ! Thank you for this great information !!
Arun Kumar | Feb 27, 2009 | Reply
Whenever I’m in Goa, I go for a run on the beach in the early morning and on the way back drink one or two ‘tender’ (young) coconut juices. It’s the most amazing drink I’ve ever known!
The other contender is the ice-apple which is somewhat difficult to get.
Paula of Detroit | Mar 29, 2009 | Reply
I can’t WAIT to try it!!!!
chandu | Apr 14, 2009 | Reply
Great article..!It’s really helpful.
kendra | May 14, 2009 | Reply
Hi, I live in the netherlands antilles and my mom is diagnose with liver cancer and she is loosing blood due to a leaking of the tumor.
Due to our believes she won’t take blood and her HB was 8.2 and couldn’t undergo surgery,I gave her coconut water 3x a day and her blood went to 10.3.
joy | Jun 3, 2009 | Reply
coconut water cured my urinary tract infection..its meat (of young coconut) is really refreshing, one piece of it is a perfect non-calorie snacks. (you will have both its meat and juice), its very cheap in the philippines, can easily be found everywhere there, you’ll be sure on its pureness bcoz it will be opened before ur very eyes..
yax | Jun 20, 2009 | Reply
did not realize how wonderful and healthy coconuts were for our body. I planted a tree several years ago and my harvest is off the chain…my neighbors ask for them regular. But, now, I will use this wonderful, God, created medicine everyday. The older coconut water is sweeter…lol, but, the husk is harder to work on. I thank God for all those who have provide the information!!
Vik | Jul 7, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for sharing! Be joy.
Junior | Jul 9, 2009 | Reply
I drink coconut milk daily to help combat the candida caused by my chemo-therapy. Taste great, too.
KD | Jul 11, 2009 | Reply
I think coconut water tastes like dirty water. Disappointing.
Steve Pendrey | Jul 28, 2009 | Reply
Where can I get cheap coconut water in the UK?
Steve Pendrey | Jul 28, 2009 | Reply
Ignore previous comment
I found a website that sells it in powder form:
K+ Isotonic Coconut Water
Much cheaper than the real thing
I really do hope it tastes as good.
LoveCoCoSoap | Aug 9, 2009 | Reply
iIi just bought Kirks Original Coco Soap an all natural soap thats nothing but coconut soap water glycerin and coconut oil and i love it… not only is it all natural but the coconut kills all bacteria odor so you dont even need a deodorant afterwards.. i showered with it and then went on a bike ride in 80 degree weather sweated like crazy and came back and still smelling soapy fresh.. everybody should use it .. it smells alot like ivory and not like cocobutter like you would think.
freda | Aug 21, 2009 | Reply
I have tried it and its very refreshing.But i didnt know of its health benefits.Thanks for this great article
chloe ciera | Aug 26, 2009 | Reply
i completely love coconut water. it tastes great, is refreshing, and it is excellent for you. i am currently an r.n and am pregnant with my second child and all i have craved lately is coconut water and it seems to be helping me with pregnancy heartburn and all those indigestion issues that come along with pregnancy… i drink natural coconut water from a natural juice place around my home and when i cant get around to the natural source itself than i resume to the farm stores around the corner and buy VITA COCO…. its delish!
ruth kormanruth | Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
hello
my daughtger in law told me about it…makes her feel so great …went out to buy some today will wait for it to get cold and then try……
crissy | Oct 1, 2009 | Reply
lol I’m drinking it right this second XD
bhupesh | Oct 17, 2009 | Reply
Nice Article ….useful as well
John Fry | Nov 1, 2009 | Reply
Another great benefit……Coconut water when mixed with rum makes fat chicks pretty!!!!
prem | Nov 5, 2009 | Reply
It really works… Drink coconut water as daily basis….You will feel fresh and cool…Specially software engineers who always work for MNC take care abt their health be spending 12-15 rupees/day instead of spending 1lac for medicine in future…