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Coconut Water and Sunstroke

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Dt. Shilpa MittalDietitian/Nutritionist • 29 Years Exp.B.H.Sc (Food Science & Nutrition), M.H.Sc (Food Science & Nutrition)

Coconut water – the fluid of life

Tender coconut water is the natural isotonic beverage with almost the same level of electrolyte balance as we have in our blood. 

Here is how it is excellent for the summer:

  • Oral rehydration medium – high in magnesium, potassium, saline and natural sugar. Popular with athletes.
  • Keeps the body cool.
  • Application on the body prevents prickly heat and summer boils and subsides the rashes.
  • It can be used (in emergencies) as a substitute for blood plasma.
  • The reason for this is that coconut water (the water found in coconuts – not to be confused with coconut milk, which comes from the flesh of the coconut) is sterile and has an ideal ph level. Coconut water is liquid endosperm – it surrounds the embryo and provides nutrition.
  • Keeps the body cool.
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