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The Truth About Coconut Water by Nobody: 1:20pm On Jan 11, 2016 |
Low in calories, naturally fat- and cholesterol free,
more potassium than four bananas, and super
hydrating - these are just a few of the many
benefits ascribed to America’s latest health craze:
coconut water.
Dubbed "Mother Nature’s sports drink" by
marketers, the demand is skyrocketing, propelled
by celebrity and athlete endorsements and
promises to hydrate the body and help with a
whole host of conditions, from hangovers to
cancer and kidney stones.
But is coconut water capable of delivering on all
the promises or is it hype?
What Is Coconut Water?
Naturally refreshing, coconut water has a sweet,
nutty taste. It contains easily digested
carbohydrate in the form of sugar and
electrolytes. Not to be confused with high-fat
coconut milk or oil, coconut water is a clear liquid
in the fruit’s center that is tapped from young,
green coconuts.
It has fewer calories, less sodium, and more
potassium than a sports drink. Ounce per ounce,
most unflavored coconut water contains 5.45
calories, 1.3 grams sugar, 61 milligrams (mg) of
potassium, and 5.45 mg of sodium compared to
Gatorade, which has 6.25 calories, 1.75 grams of
sugar, 3.75 mg of potassium, and 13.75 mg of
sodium.
Better Than Some Sugary Drinks
Coconut water has less sugar than many sports
drinks and much less sugar than sodas and some
fruit juices. Plain coconut water could be a better
choice for adults and kids looking for a beverage
that is less sweet. But don’t overdo it, says Lillian
Cheung, DSc, RD, of Harvard School of Public
Health. “One 11-ounce container has 60 calories
and if you drink several in one day, the calories
can add up quickly," Cheung says.
Cheung, co-author of Savor Mindful Eating,
Mindful Life, suggests being mindful about
beverage choices and reading labels to choose
plain coconut water and avoid those with added
sugar or juices, which are no different from other
sugary beverages.
Some Athletes Swear By It
Professional tennis player John Isner credits
coconut water with keeping him on his feet for his
epic 11-hour marathon Wimbledon tennis win. “It
is super hydrating and has kept me going in long
matches and prevented me from cramping even
In the hottest and most humid conditions,” Isner
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