Tender coconut water: An healthy alternative

NATURE has provided a great energy drink, which can be directly consumed without taking the effort of squeezing out the juice from the fruit. Tender coconut water is an ultimate drink for the parched throat with a tasty natural flavour alternative to water.

It is energising and quenches thirst immediately.

The benefits of drinking tender coconut water are myriad. This summer cut down on the aerated beverages and resort to tender coconut water.

Good for weight loss

Low in calorie and easy on the stomach, it suppresses the hunger and helps in limiting food consumption.

Helps in digestion

With rich fibre content, coconut water aids in digestion and reduces acid reflux.

Rich in nutrient

Coconut water is packed with five essential electrolytes that are present in the human body such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous and sodium.

Good for heart

Coconut water helps in lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDP or bad cholesterol) and increase high-density lipoprotein. According to a 2012 study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, both tender, as well as mature coconut water, have beneficial effects on lipid metabolism to counteract increased total cholesterol, very lowdensity lipoprotein (VLDL), LDL and triglyceride.

Lowers blood pressure

Studies show it helps in lowering blood pressure and hypertension. It also prevents blood clots.

Rehydrates body

Coconut water helps in rehydrating the body at times of fluid loss due to diarrhoea, vomiting or excessive sweating. Being a source of carbohydrates, it also lifts the energy level in an instant.