Coconut water can be thought of as nature’s sports drink.
Coconut water is a natural isotonic beverage, making it the universal donor for plasma as well as an excellent beverage for muscle health. It is still being used in third world countries as IV drips because it is naturally sterile.
Here are some nutrition facts based on a 100 ml drink:
Coconut Water Sports Drink
294 mg Potassium 117 mg Potassium
25 mg Sodium 41 mg Sodium
5 mg Natural Sugar 10 – 25 mg Natural Sugar
118 mg Chloride 39 mg Chloride
Beware of Coconut Juice, which contains added sugar and fat. Coconut Water is a fat free and cholesterol free beverage full of salts, sugars, and vitamins needed by athletes. It is sold at GNC, Whole Foods, Sun Harvest and most H.E.B. stores.
Research by: Anita Turner LMT
