5 Reasons To Drink Coconut Water Regularly
Coconut water has been used as a health drink for ages! This humble drink has been serving mankind consistently. And with the current pandemic at its peak, the demand for it is highest. We all know one should drink coconut water for its health benefits. So through this article, let’s be a bit more aware of what health benefits it actually has to offer!
P.S. – We’re sure that after reading this article, you’ll surely have your dose of this healthy drink for the day!
Health Benefits of Drinking Coconut Water
From having natural coconut water at the beach, and finding packaged bottles at the supermarkets…we have come a long way!
It often happens that we have amazing things available for us and yet we don’t use them. Well, This is one of such things! Many celebs swear by this simple drink and have made it a part of their everyday hydration. It is easily available and is in high demand! Yet we don’t consume it often.
Why so? Lack of knowledge leads to us not indulging or sometimes overindulging in certain items. Similarly, the health benefits of coconut water are not just limited to hydration. This article will allow you to know your drink.
So open your mind and let’s dive in!
1) May reduce blood pressure
Coconut water has proven to be a hot source to manage your blood pressure. Here’s the science as to how.
Research suggests that potassium-rich diets help support heart health. By managing blood pressure, they ultimately protect the body against stroke. It contains an impressive 600 mg of potassium in 8 ounces (240 ml). That’s more than a medium banana!
What’s more? In an animal study, it was found that coconut water has anti-thrombotic activity. In layman’s terms, it aids in the prevention of blood clots.
2) May help in prevention of kidney stones
Kidney stones are a painful problem from which many suffer. Most doctors suggest drinking fluids to help get it out through urine. Though plain water is good, coconut water is better! Here’s why.
Kidney stones are formed when calcium, oxalate, and other compounds combine to form crystals in your urine. These then produce stones. Furthermore, researchers believe that it helped reduce free radical production due to excessive oxalate.
Thus, daily consumption of coconut water has proven to reduce the risk of the formation of kidney stones. So a coconut a day keeps kidney stones away!
3) Helps in post-workout recovery
Ever wondered why your muscles are sore after an intense session of workout? Well, lack of proper recovery often leads to muscle soreness and fatigue. Recovery is as essential as the workout itself. Instead of going for artificial drinks, try the natural variant – coconut water!
Coconut water helps in balancing the lost electrolytes. Electrolytes are basically the minerals that play a major role in your body including helping in proper fluid balance. Also, two studies found that coconut water restored hydration after exercise better than water and equal to high-electrolyte sports beverages.
So the next time you sweat yourself, don’t forget to make a stop at the coconut shop to get re-fueled!
4) Coconut water for detox and digestion
Working from home and a sedentary lifestyle has become the new normal. This often leads to us eating all the junk we can find which adds up to the toxins in our body. The next step is to detox! And there is no simpler way than to just sip coconut water! No taam jaam at all!
Coconut water is versatile due to its composition. This simple drink, full of vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and antioxidants is your perfect detox drink!
In addition to detoxification, the presence of manganese helps to regulate your bowel movements. It may prevent gaseous distension of the abdomen, constipation, and acidity.
So say goodbye to bloating and indigestion and hello to a clean body!
5) Coconut water to lose weight!
With the rise in obesity, people are opting for organic foods and a healthy lifestyle. Shifting from fried to air fried and maida to whole wheat bread! Many celebrities have incorporated coconut water as a part of their post-workout drink or as a health drink for rejuvenation and hydration.
This not only helps to lose weight but has many other health benefits as well! One cup of Coconut (approx 250ml) carries only 48 calories and 0 fats! Moreover, one cup of the drink has only 8 grams of carbs (the healthy carbs)!
What’s more?! Drinking it before meals will definitely prevent overeating! Get rejuvenated, lose your stress, and lose your weight! So when are you switching from Saada paani nariyal paani?!
Caution!
This drink certainly has several health benefits. But not everyone might be comfortable drinking it. For a normal, disease-free person, it might create wonders. But for some, it might be problematic.
People facing kidney failure should not consume coconut water. And here’s why.
By now we know that this drink is rich in potassium. In kidney failure, your kidney may not remove extra potassium. Eventually, it might lead to stagnation of potassium in the body. Hence, be cautious with its consumption in renal failure patients.
In conclusion, we knew coconut water is good for us and now we know how and why! It’s nutritious, healthy, full of vitamins and minerals, and most importantly, tasty!
It benefits our heart, kidney, digestion and rejuvenates our body and skin too! Furthermore, it’s quite reasonable (when compared to the medicines you’ll have to take otherwise!) And easily available in abundance!
So don’t wait to go to the beach to have this drink! Post your picture with this healthy drink and tag us @warpaintjournal to get reposted!
Let’s take a step towards being healthy. Eat homemade foods. Adopt local and natural products in your diet and lifestyle and you’ll surely see the difference!
Till then, stay healthy, stay hydrated and don’t forget the coconut selfie!
