8 Health Benefits of Coconut Water, According to Registered Dietitians

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https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a33606419/coconut-water-health-benefits/



Although coconut water has grown in popularity over the past few years, this beverage, dubbed "nature's sports drink," has been around for centuries. Packed with electrolytes and flavor, coconut water is the clear liquid found inside young coconuts and has a slew of health benefits. It differs from coconut milk, which has a creamy white hue and incorporates the actual coconut flesh. The refreshing beverage is great on its own or used in healthy smoothie recipes, and its known for its slightly sweet and nutty flavor. Here's everything you need to know about the drink, including nutrition facts, coconut water health benefits and potential side effects.



Coconut water fits into both low calorie and low sugar diets since it only has about 45 calories per cup and around 11 grams of sugar. Plus, it's naturally loaded with electrolytes including potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and more. Although nutrition facts can vary slightly based on where the coconut is sourced, as well as the maturity of the coconut, an average 8-ounce glass of coconut water has:

Calories: 45
Total Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 25mg
Potassium: 470mg
Total Carbohydrate: 11g
Total Sugars: 11g
Protein: 0g
Calcium: 4% DV
Magnesium: 4% DV
Phosphorus: 2% DV





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1. And burns tons of fossil fuels to get it here, encourages monoculturing in the country of origin ...

... and encourages the abuse of the primates used to harvest the coconuts, other than that, it's a healthy drink that's good for you.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › article › monkey-labor-continues-in-thailands-coconut-market
Monkeys still forced to pick coconuts in Thailand despite controversy
Animals. Wildlife Watch. Monkeys still forced to pick coconuts in Thailand despite controversy. Months after reports that Thailand coconut farmers rely on monkey labor, a new investigation...

https://www.npr.org › sections › thesalt › 2015 › 10 › 19 › 448960760 › monkeys-pick-coconuts-in-thailand-are-they-abused-or-working-animals
What's Funny About The Business Of Monkeys Picking Coconuts? - NPR
Oct 19, 2015While Animal Place says it has not actually visited any coconut plantations allegedly abusing monkeys, Marji Beach, the group's education director, tells The Salt that YouTube videos are...

https://animalplace.org › did-a-monkey-pick-your-coconuts
Did a Monkey Pick Your Coconuts? - Animal Place
September 23, 2015. In some regions of the world, pig-tailed macaques are intentionally bred and trained - often with punishment - to harvest coconuts. The monkeys are always tethered to their "handler" and are not permitted to eat the coconuts they collect. No statistics exist detailing exactly how many monkeys are bred and used for this purpose.


https://www.researchgate.net › publication › 342158289_IMPACT_OF_COCONUT_PRODUCTION_ON_THE_ENVIRONMENT_AND_THE_PROBLEMS_FACED_BY_COCONUT_PRODUCERS_IN_LANAO_DEL_NORTE_PROVINCE_PHILIPPINES
(Pdf) Impact of Coconut Production on The Environment and The Problems ...
It was felt necessary to identify the impact of coconut production on the environment, the internal and external faced by coconut producers, the factors influencing the coconut yield, and the ...

https://www.researchgate.net › publication › 344260779_IDENTIFICATION_OF_THREATS_AND_CHALLENGES_OF_COCONUT_CULTIVATION_with_special_reference_to_Maspotha_and_Pellandeniya_GN_Divisions
(Pdf) Identification of Threats and Challenges of Coconut Cultivation ...
The findings show that many threats and challenges to the coconut cultivation are identified within the study area such as pests and diseases, drought's effect, blocking out and selling coconut ...


https://www.volza.com › p › coconut-milk › import › import-in-united-states
Coconut milk Imports in United States - Import data with price, buyer ...
Overview As per Volza's United States Import data, Coconut milk import shipments in United States stood at 91.8K, imported by 2,580 United States Importers from 2,775 Suppliers. United States imports most of its Coconut milk from Thailand, China and Vietnam and is the largest importer of Coconut milk in the World.

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2. Hmmm

I have been drinking it for years, but it tastes disgusting and you just can't get it to be cold enough. It always seems lukewarm even if it's been refrigerated for days. I drink it before hockey to keep my legs from turning to rubber. It works great. It just tastes nasty.