Coconut water has been used for re-hydration and as a health and beauty aide in tropical regions around the world for centuries.
Coconut water is low in fat and calories, has no cholesterol, and has a natural balance of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium making it a healthy electrolyte drink.
Coconuts are anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-microbial. Since it regulates the functioning of the intestine, the coconut water can help promote smoother and clearer skin. Around the world women have used coconut products on their hair and skin as well as consuming it. It is a common ingredient in beauty products and used directly on the face it can help hydrate skin making it look and feel fresher.
The calming, cooling benefits of coconut water relieve burning sensations and hot flushes. This property of coconut water makes it an excellent choice for liver problems, hepatitis or inflammation.
Some of the many benefits of coconut water include:
Low in carbohydrates, fat (99% Fat Free) and naturally occurring sugars
Helps regulate your body temperature
Contains organic compounds which possess growth promoting properties
Helpful in the treatment of kidney and urethral stones
Natural drink for feeding infants suffering from intestinal disturbances
Excellent re-hydration drink
Lowers arterial pressure
Relieves spasms and stomach pain
Eases burns
Natural diuretic
Helps in carrying nutrients and oxygen to cells
Eliminates swelling in hands and feet
Normalises the intestinal function and raises metabolism
Heals damage induced by antibiotics and toxins in the digestive tract
Boosts poor circulation
-Culled from Real Foods.co.uk
