Health Benefits of Coconut Water

​Coconut water is produced naturally in the fruit and contains 94% water and very little fat. 

One cup contains 46 calories, as well as: Carbs: 9 grams. Fiber: 3 grams. Protein: 2 grams. Vitamin C: 10% of the RDI. Magnesium: 15% of the RDI. Manganese: 17% of the RDI. Potassium: 17% of the RDI. Sodium: 11% of the RDI. Calcium: 6% of the RDI. 

The health benefits of coconut water include:

• Contains antioxidants that modify free radicals so they no cause harm.
• Reduces blood pressure, triglycerides and insulin levels.
• May help prevent kidney stones by keeping calcium crystals from sticking to the kidneys and other parts of the urinary tract. It also reduced the number of crystals formed in the urine.
• Coconut water may reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels (drank for a long period of time).
• Coconut water restores hydration and replenishing electrolytes lost during exercise.