This isn’t just a drink to sip on the beach, although it certainly tastes amazing! Coconut water has been a popular natural drink in India and apart from being delicious, it is also good for health. Rich in vital nutrients, coconut water has many health benefits – it can be a soothing drink after a tiring day, provide hydration, aid in weight loss, and manage high blood pressure and diabetes can help to do. Let us check out some of the health benefits of coconut water.
1. Increases Energy
Rich in minerals, electrolytes and antioxidants, coconut water is an energy booster. It is a perfect natural alternative to any sports drink. If you drink coconut water during a workout session, it prevents dehydration and rejuvenates a person.
2. High blood sugar control
Coconut water can help diabetics keep their blood sugar levels under control. It is rich in magnesium, which may improve insulin sensitivity and, in turn, lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes.
3. Hypertension Management
Coconut water is also a good source of potassium, which is known to lower blood pressure in people with high or normal blood pressure. Thus it also helps in maintaining heart health.
4. Kidney stone prevention
A 2018 study showed that coconut water can aid in the removal of potassium, chloride, and citrate through urine.
5. Substitute Sugary Drinks
Instead of drinking soda or aerated drinks, coconut water can be perfect on a hot summer day or when you are feeling tired after exercise, or just after a tiring day. Drinking coconut water can help you get rid of fatigue and stress.
6. Detoxification
A storehouse of minerals, electrolytes and antioxidants, coconut water can hydrate your body and aid in detoxification with the help of antioxidants.
7. Weight loss
Coconut water can make you feel full and it also increases your metabolic rate. Some studies say that the best results can be obtained by drinking coconut water half an hour before meals.
(Disclaimer: The article is based on general information and is not a substitute for the advice of a medical expert. Zee News does not confirm the same.)