As mentioned in another post, coconuts have been around for a very long time and are considered Paleo friendly. They are also one of the hottest commodities of our time.
I happen to love real coconuts, the meat, and the water. But I was a bit naive to the coconut frenzy until I discovered it by accident. Somehow I missed all the ads and articles. How big is the coconut water business? One famous company reportedly made only $100,000 about seven years ago. In 2013, they made of $80 million. Once I discovered the waters, I noticed that one of my local stores carried over twelve types of coconut water. But I was unaware of this. One day while driving, I felt a bit ill, and very thirsty. I went into a local quick stop and my eyes fell on a bottle of coconut water. I enjoyed it right from the start. Its very sweet and for the lack of a better word, comforting. Some of the better coconut waters also contain bits of the coconut meat as well. So as I drove around sipping coconut water I noticed that I felt much better. I felt refreshed and my stomach felt less queasy. I was sold. I now drink them on a regular basis and I look forward to them like a treat.
The alleged benefits
Its true that coconut water is low in calories and has more potassium than multiple bananas. Its a great source of electrolytes for hydration. This is one of the main reasons that many athletes are raving over coconut water. It is also a good source of magnesium and B vitamins. In fact the coconut is chock full of important nutrients.
Then there are the more debatable claims such as anti ageing, improved digestion, reduction of kidney stones, aids in weight loss, the reduction of inflammation, skin hydration, stress reduction and the list goes on and on. I must say that there is very little research yet, to back up many of these claims so let the buyer beware. That being said, for me personally, it really does improve my digestion. In fact I can be ill with a stomach bug, drink coconut water and feel much better. I also must testify that it does make me feel better and feel healthier. In fact, it is my drink of choice on many different occasions. Please note, I sell no coconut water on this website and I am not affiliated with coconut water in any way. But I probably should be.
Another thing the buyer should be aware of, is that all coconut waters are not created equal. Many contain unwanted added sugars and chemicals. Some are made in a way that degrades some of the very benefits of this water. If you want the healthie
st coconut water, you should look for organic coconut waters. Avoid any that contain unwanted ingredients and you will be fine. The brands you see the most are not necessarily the best.
