Top 5 healthy reasons you should drink coconut water regularly!

Coconut water is one of the best natural drink out there, especially during summers. Here's why!

By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | | Updated: August 11, 2015 2:52 pm

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Before the summers (with the rising temperature) takes a toll on your health and you feel the heat outside, how about sipping some coconut water! Known to be a refreshing drink during summers, coconut water is loaded with many essential nutrients and zero cholesterol. However, there s more you should know about this wonderful, sweet and healthy drink. Here are 5 reasons why coconut water should be your best bet, especially during summers. Also Read - Can eating applesauce protect against chronic disease?

#1 Prevents dehydration

Loaded with electrolytes and minerals that are great to replenish your body s electrolyte and water reserves, coconut water is a simple and readily available remedy for dehydration. Apart from that, it also aids in relieving diarrhoea by re-fuelling your body with essential nutrients and thus, prevents the onset of dehydration. You may also go through these simple tips to prevent dehydration.

#2 Is a natural energy drink

Instead of reaching for that bottle of energy drink after a strenuous workout session, drink a glass of coconut water. When you need that extra boost of energy, coconut water acts as an instant energy provider by quickly re-hydrate your body. The best thing about this drink is that it is low in calories and high in minerals, a perfect combination what your over-worked body needs. Here are 4 things you must do after a workout.

#3 Is great for your heart

Research studies suggest that drinking coconut water regularly may help lower your risk of heart attacks. Also, the high potassium content present in this water aids in keeping your blood pressure levels in check.

#4 Reduces the risk of kidney stones

Loaded with magnesium and potassium, coconut water acts as a powerful diuretic agent and is perfect to keep your kidneys working optimally. The best part about this cheap and easily available drink is that even if you suffer from kidney stones, drinking coconut water regularly helps to deal with them by flushing out these stones through urine.

#5 Is the perfect drink for mothers-to-be

Being sterile and safe in nature, coconut water is the best bet for pregnant women. Apart from quenching thirst, coconut water acts as the natural remedy to relieve acidity, heart burn and constipation during pregnancy.

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Published : March 31, 2015 7:04 pm | Updated:August 11, 2015 2:52 pm

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