Coconut Water is Full of Nutrients

Coconut Water is Full of Nutrients
By Jon Alkire

The greatest quantities of coconut water are found in young coconuts that are still green. At this stage of maturity, the inside of the coconut contains little else than water – there is very little meat, and what is there is quite soft. The liquid has very little color, and is almost clear. Coconut water has a mild, almond flavor that many people find quite pleasant. This liquid has been consumed in many parts of the world for thousands of years.

Because they require high humidity, regular rainfall, and warm temperatures to thrive, coconut palm trees grow best in tropical areas. Not surprisingly, then, it was the people of the tropics that first consumed coconut water thousands of years ago. Because the water inside the coconut was filtered, it was a reliable and easy to obtain source of safe drinking water. The people of the tropics also consumed coconut water on a regular basis because of its pleasant taste.

For the indigenous people of the tropics, coconut water was much more than just a refreshing drink; it was actually prescribed as a medicine for those suffering from headaches, fevers, diarrhea, and other ailments. People believed the drink could increase a person’s energy levels and strengthen the heart. Expectant mothers drank the water from inside the coconut on a regular basis because they believed it would make their children strong.

Interestingly, there are modern examples of coconut water being used as a type of medicine. During World War II and the Vietnam War, the large number of injured soldiers meant there was often a shortage of IV solution. Instead of sitting around and hoping for more, however, medical professionals injected coconut water into the blood stream to help prevent dehydration. This could be done safely because the water is quite similar in composition to human plasma. Coconut water is different from all other natural substances in that it is the only one that can be injected into the bloodstream with no ill effects.

Thousands of years after people first began to consume coconut water, it is still a popular beverage. Thanks to international trade, it is no longer just people in the tropics that have easy access to this liquid – people all over the world are now discovering coconut water. India leads the world in coconut production, with the Philippines, Indonesia, and Brazil also producing significant quantities. In many parts of South America, young coconuts are sold for the refreshing liquid they contain. In Costa Rica, coconut water is known as aqua de pipa, and it is widely available at beaches and other traditional stopping places along the nation’s highways.

In other locations throughout the world, coconut water is pasteurized to remove potentially harmful bacteria, packaged, and sold as a sports energy drink. Many people also use it as an ingredient in various recipes and mixed alcoholic drinks. Coconut water is over 95% water, but it also contains potassium, magnesium, sodium, and sugar. It is low in calories and fat, and contains no cholesterol. Because of its unique nutritional composition and pleasant taste, the demand for coconut water is likely to increase among diet-conscious consumers and athletes looking for energy drinks made of more natural ingredients.

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