The goodness of coconut water
Coconut
03 Feb 2013 (TOI): Coconut water is healthy and delicious. No wonder so many people swear by it.
Coconut water has many health benefits and one of them is losing weight quickly. Yes, you heard that right. Thus ’nut’ is packed with anti-aging properties and has the right number of calories to keep you going.
The water inside the green coconuts is ones to be had. One cup of this water has around 46 calories compared to 550 calories that coconut milk has. Coconut water is very hydrating and was given to soldiers during the World War when saline was not obtainable. The water contains no fat and consists mostly of natural sugars and minerals. Coconut water is very rich in magnesium and potassium, as well as being very high in fibre.
It is so hydrating because of the electrolyte composition, which is very similar to human plasma. Staying hydrated will help you feel full for longer, which in turn will reduce hunger and sugar cravings. This will effectively lead to you eating less, which means your total calorie consumption will go down. Drinking this water will known to flush out toxins which will help you to lose weight faster and also reduce those cravings and hunger pangs.
So, the next time you feel thirsty or feel a hunger/craving pang, go get this nature’s pure drink and sip it.