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Benefits Of Drinking Coconut Water!

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Dt. Ranjit KaurDietitian/Nutritionist • 23 Years Exp.Post Graduation Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition, Fellowship In Obesity Management
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How beneficial is coconut water in summer?
Coconut water is made from the clear liquid inside of green coconuts. It's not to be confused with coconut milk, which is made from the water and the flesh inside of a mature coconut. Over 95 percent of coconut water is water.

Coconut water will leave you with a mouth open awe with its health benefits. 
From small kids to pregnant women to elderly people, everyone can drink coconut water without any tension. The sweet, nut-like taste of coconut water is indeed very refreshing and soothing, a great respite in the scorching summers.

Positive effects of coconut water on the health -

1. Low-calorie drink - 
coconut water is an ideal and healthy substitute for processed fruit juice, aerated drinks, and beverages. Some of the amazing health benefits of coconut water include -improves digestion: coconut water is an excellent source of phosphatase, diastase, folic acid, and other enzymes that aids in the digestion of food. 

2. Natural sports drink - Coconut water's natural electrolytes make it a solid match for traditional sports drinks. Made without added sugar, food coloring, or artificial sweeteners, many people reach for coconut water as a more natural performance drink.

3. Potassium — Coconut water has more than 10 times the amount of potassium of most sports drinks. An 8-ounce glass of coconut water is packed with as much potassium as a banana. The potassium in coconut water can help you ward off cramps.

4. Calcium and magnesium - Calcium is vital for more than just strong bones and teeth. It helps muscles contract and work properly. As you exercise, your muscles pull on your bones and break them down slightly. As your body recovers, your bones use calcium to get stronger and repair.

5. A healthy blood pressure - Coconut water comes as blessing for people with high blood pressure. The minerals (potassium and magnesium) along with vitamin c ensure that the blood pressure is within healthy limits. 

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