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HOW COCONUT WATER SPEEDS SLIMMING

+ Revs metabolism

Sipping a coconut water–enriched mocktail can increase energy expenditure by 50 percent for up to 5 hours, report Italian researchers. Credit goes to the drink’s rich stores of manganese, which stimulates the thyroid’s production of metabolism-revving thyroxine.

+ Balances blood sugar

The magnesium in coconut water increases cells’ sensitivity to the blood sugar–regulating hormone insulin, dialing down blood-sugar fluctuations that cause cravings. In fact, Indian researchers found that a daily dose of coconut water can improve bloodsugar control by 41 percent in 2 weeks.

+ Releases “false fat”

Coconut water is 11 percent more effective at hydrating the body than plain water, according to Malaysian scientists. That’s because the tropical drink provides key electrolytes (including potassium and sodium) that balance fluid levels within cells. This in turn prompts the body to release excess fluids that cause bloat and puffiness for an instant slimming effect.