COCONUT WATER: FIND OUT WHY YOU CAN'T DO WITHOUT IT! - IN SHAPE

Coconut water: the good drink full of benefits for your health

Coconut water in Italy is not yet very widespread, however it already boasts a considerable group of loyal regular consumers who appreciate its benefits and the lack of fats along with other natural drinks. You can easily find it among the items at the supermarket: it is part of the "new foods" that are gradually becoming part of our country's eating habits, under the inspiration of different cultures, in this case of tropical beaches.

Coconut is a special fruit: tasty and versatile, it offers you a thousand ideas and allows you to always prepare new recipes! Read on to discover all the benefits of coconut water!

Benefits of coconut water

This drink is very popular with vegetarians and vegans who are enthusiastic about the nutritional characteristics and its sweet but not cloying flavor. It is rich in vitamins and minerals. It has moisturizing, refreshing properties and is rich in magnesium, potassium and calcium. It is highly appreciated by those who practice sports because it removes cramps, a bit like saline drinks and supplements, with the advantage of being natural and without dyes.
Drinking this vegetable water helps to control weight, fights constipation and stimulates the metabolism. It has many enzymes and for this reason it helps digestion and if taken regularly it effectively counteracts abdominal swelling. This drink is free of calories and fat and is very popular with dieters, ideal for a detox period. Also discover all the other foods that perform a detox action!

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Coconut water is a vegetable drink with antibacterial properties, it is very useful for increasing the defenses of the immune system. It is an excellent solution for those with kidney problems because it has a valuable diuretic action that purifies the bladder and promotes the elimination of toxins. It is lactose and gluten free, you will understand how fond of coconut water the intolerant and celiac. Drinking coconut water daily chases away tiredness: this drink is able to give energy, eliminating the sense of fatigue and fighting fatigue. It is also a great support for improving circulation!

Coconut water, as we have already said, has a strong moisturizing power. This helps to make the skin more beautiful, while also regulating the production of sebum. Not just to drink: you can apply it on the skin of the face as a tonic! It will prove invaluable in fighting acne and small imperfections on the face.
Seen how many virtues in a simple water? And it doesn't stop there, just think that coconut water is even suitable for pregnant women because it relieves heartburn and heartburn!

The coconut

Coconut water is a natural drink made from young coconuts, the ones that are still green. These fruits grow on palm trees typical of the tropical area and in particular of South America. All these nuts float and therefore manage to migrate on their own, simply crossing the sea without getting damaged and thus reach other areas with tropical temperatures.
Coconut often weighs one kilogram, inside it contains a transparent white liquid: coconut water.

Water, oil or milk?

In addition to the water, the liquid contained within the green coconut, an oil frequently used in cosmetics is also extracted from the coconut. Milk is also obtained from coconut, a drink obtained by grinding the internal pulp to which water or milk is added.

How water is obtained

Coconut water is easily obtained from younger fruits, from green nuts, which have sprung up on the palm for seven or eight months. In many tropical areas, ready-to-drink green coconuts can be found for sale, with the straw already inserted. They are a sought after beach drink, refreshing and rich in nutrients and vitamins. In the rest of the world it is much easier to find coconut water among packaged products, in tetrapack, in brick, in bottles or even in cans. Pay attention when buying: it is better to focus on "pure" items richer in vitamins and minerals than on sugary drinks that simply contain coconut water among the ingredients.

When to drink coconut water

If you want to introduce coconut water into your diet, try them in all those activities in which you sweat, for example when you play sports. You will thus be able to replenish all the lost mineral salts in a completely natural way! Get into the habit of consuming it during the summer: it is a refreshing, fat-free drink that hydrates your body and skin after sun exposure and in addition gives you all the energy you need! Are you on a diet? Coconut water gives you your daily dose of potassium and magnesium without sugar, fat or calories.

The use you do not expect

We have seen together all the benefits that coconut water can bring to your body. However, there is still something you do not know about this prodigious drink. The clear liquid extracted from coconut was used in the past for intravenous rehydration, as it was noted to have a similar composition to human blood plasma. It was an obligatory choice in those cases where it was not possible to find medical preparations, for example during the wars in Southeast Asia or in the conflicts in Cambodia.

Few contraindications

Coconut water is very useful but perhaps it is even overrated. Look at how many articles on the web in talking about how it was a miraculous potion capable of being useful in any situation!
It does not work miracles, it is useful and certainly has very few contraindications. It can be drunk safely, even during pregnancy, but do not overdo the quantities because it contains a lot of potassium and excessive use could cause kidney problems.