Coconut Water Craze!

I've been hooked on coconut water for some time now. Growing up I was not a big fan of coconuts, but years later it has sunk its hooks on my taste buds and I can't get enough masha'Allah.

It all started with what you see on the left, O.N.E. Coconut water.

We saw an endorsement for O.N.E. by the Gracies about how rich and pure it was, how healthy it was, and so on, but I really wasn't convinced.

My brother ended up going to visit his wife is California in 2010 and he had a chance to visit the Gracie Academy. Shortly after that, he told me he tried O.N.E. coconut water and that it was delicious.

Now my curiosity started to grow. So walking down M.O.M's one day (short for Mom's Organic Market) we saw a bunch on a shelf and decided to buy some. I was a bit skeptical knowing that I have never liked anything coconutty, but I was ready to give it a try and I am glad I did.

Now I am like a walking billboard for coconut WATER (only cause I still don't like the coconut itself, just the water). Its especially refreshing after a serious workout to get you hydrated.

So I wanted to share with everyone some of the benefits of coconut water and get you on the band-wagon if you're not on it yet.

The following is taken from Home Remedies Web:

What are the Benefits of Coconut Water?

Many studies have shown that the antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of Coconut Water may help with a number of minor to severe health conditions. This nutrient rich drink has been used to regulate blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels, and it has been found to boost energy levels and increase metabolism in the human body. Other conditions that it has been found to be effective at treating include stomach flu, dysentery, indigestion, constipation, intestinal worms, cholera, urinary abnormalities, urethral stone, malfunctioning kidneys, dry and itchy skin, age spots, and wrinkles.

Uses of Coconut Water

Age Spots, Wrinkles, and Other Skin Problems

Researchers have found that Cytokinins help regulate the cell growth and their divisions. Coconut Water contains these cytokinins and lauric acid which can minimize the aging of skin cells, balance PH levels, and keep the connective tissues strong and hydrated. Therefore, simply applying Coconut Water onto affected skin areas every night before going to bed may help with acne, age spots, wrinkles, stretch marks, cellulite, and eczema.

Boosting Energy

Abundant in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, Coconut Water makes a wonderful energy drink. In particular, coconut water has less sugar and sodium content compared to most sports drinks, while packing more Potassium, Calcium, and Chloride, which makes it a better choice to rehydrate, replenish and boost the body's energy levels after any strenuous activity or workout. For example, in every 100ml of Coconut Water there is approximately 294mg of potassium compared to 117mg in an average energy drink, 25mg of sodium compared to 200mg in energy drinks and 41mg in most sport drinks, 5mg sugar compared to 20-25mg, and 118mg of chloride compare to 39mg in average energy and sport drinks.

Cardiovascular Health

According to researchers, individuals with high blood pressure usually have low potassium levels. Therefore, drinking coconut water on a regular basis can be quite effective at regulating blood pressure due to its high concentration of potassium and lauric acid. Similarly, some recent studies have found that coconut water can help increase HDL (good) cholesterol, which makes it a wonderful natural treatment for maintaining good cardiovascular health.

Dehydration

Rich in Potassium and other minerals, Coconut Water helps to regulate our internal fluids and replenish and rehydrate the body. It has been used to treat dehydration caused by dysentery, cholera, diarrhea and stomach flu, and the electrolyte balance and plasma in Coconut Water has been found to be similar to that of human blood. Therefore, drinking one cup of Coconut Water twice daily during digestive tract abnormalities, hot temperatures, and after strenuous workouts can help rehydrate the body quickly.

Digestive Problems

Coconut Water contains Lauric acid which our body converts into monolaurin. Monolaurin has great antiviral, antiprozoal and antibacterial activity which helps fight against intestinal worms, parasites, lipid-coated viruses and other gastrointestinal tract infections in children and adults. Additionally, the water from coconut may not only act as an antibiotic but it can also rehydrate the body. Therefore, a simple remedy for Intestinal Worms is to mix one teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil into a cup of Coconut Water and drink it daily for at least three days. For constipation, diarrhea and other common digestive problems drink one cup of Coconut Water twice daily.

Weight Loss

Coconut water is a natural electrolyte and isotonic beverage which help increase the body's metabolism. Therefore, it can greatly benefit people who are struggling with weight issues.


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So as you can see, there is an abundant of reason to start drinking coconut water in general. Adding it to you diet will definitely be a healthy move.

As for what brand, then I prefer O.N.E. or Vital Coco, they are 100% coconut water and both brands are from Brazil.

So go ahead, get bold, get wild, and buy O.N.E.!!!!