COCONUT WATER; THE WATER OF LIFE

No wonder why  the coconut tree is called as the tree of life. Every part of this tree can be made into something  useful to human.  The husk and leaves can be made into a variety of products which can be used for decorations and furnishing. The oil and milk that can be extracted from its meat can be used as cooking oil and others use it in beauty products. The coconut water has many nutritional benefits. It is a natural antioxidant.
Coconut water or locally called Buko juice in the Philippines is becoming popular as people around the world are now more health conscious. Recently, there is a rise in demand of coconut water in the U.S.A. and in Europe.The Philippines is one of the exporter of coconut water

Why coconut water?
* Coconut water has a lower calorie that orange juice.
* antioxidant
* anti-ageing, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-thrombotic effects due to cytokinins
* no cholesterol
* low in carbohydrate
* compared to other vegetables and fruit juices, it has more electrolytes, thus replaces fluid loss and slightly greater that than of Oral Rehydration Solution.  Coconut water is an isotonic solution that naturally rehydrates the body. It replaces loss minerals and fluids during rigorous exercises.
* natural source of vitamin B complex.
* better composition of minerals such as iron, manganese, calcium, zinc.
* has antibacterial and antiviral  properties which helps in fighting parasites, worms and viruses.
* a natural antibiotic.
* treat urethral and kidney stones
* raises metabolism
* it promotes weight loss
* controls diabetes
* natural body coolant
* helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
* helps lower blood pressure
* natural diuretics

These are the facts about coconut water and thus explains why it is gaining popularity and why many people prefer coconut water than sports drink. These fact shows that coconut water is no ordinary water. It is beneficial to everybody and has no side effects.

Trivia:
Did you know that the word COCO actually originates from the Spanish / Portuguese word which means "monkey face" because looking at the base of the coconut there are 3 round indented markings which resembles a monkey's face.