Coconut Water: Facts You Didn't Know.
Coconut is the most extensively grown and used nut in the world, playing a significant role in the economic, cultural, and social life of over 80 tropical countries.
It has been described as the most important and extensively grown palm tree worldwide. Coconut Water is the nutritious clear liquid inside the coconut fruit which is rich in vitamins and minerals. The water of tender coconut, technically the liquid endosperm, is the most nutritious wholesome beverage that the nature has provided for the people of the tropics to fight the sultry heat having a caloric value of 17.4 per 100gm. Tender coconut water later matures into the flesh or the coconut meat. Tender coconut water is the liquid or juice and not the milk of the coconut.
It has been described as the most important and extensively grown palm tree worldwide. Coconut Water is the nutritious clear liquid inside the coconut fruit which is rich in vitamins and minerals. The water of tender coconut, technically the liquid endosperm, is the most nutritious wholesome beverage that the nature has provided for the people of the tropics to fight the sultry heat having a caloric value of 17.4 per 100gm. Tender coconut water later matures into the flesh or the coconut meat. Tender coconut water is the liquid or juice and not the milk of the coconut.
Naturally, their taste and flavor of water show variations according to saline content in the soil, distance from the seashore, and climate conditions.
Nutritional facts of coconut water
The amount of coconut water that can be harvested from each nut is about 300 ml, but depends to a great extent on the stage of maturity and on the variety of coconut. There are only three types of coconut varieties: tall (allogamous), dwarf (autogamous) and hybrid; the last often being a cross between dwarf (mostly mother) and tall (father).
Vitamins and inorganic ions (such as calcium, sodium
potassium and magnesium) which are essential for the
normal functioning of the human body are also found in
coconut water, Coconut water contains vitamins B1, B2,
B3, B5, B6, B7 and B9.
In the early stages of ripening, during the formation of endosperm, invert sugar and amino acids accumulate in the coconut water. They reach a peak at about seventh month and then decline. The concentration of ascorbic acid is high in water of green nut with soft pulp and gradually diminishes as the nut ripens.
Health Benefits Of Coconut Water
Studies have revealed that coconut water treatment could
prevent and reverse high blood pressure induced by high
fructose diet probably by inhibition of lipid peroxidation.
1. It helps prevent bloating and as soon as you take a few sips of fresh coconut water, you feel less gassiness.
2. Since it boosts your blood circulation, it helps control diabetes symptoms and broadens your blood vessels that are narrowed due to build up and it also reduces the symptoms of atherosclerosis.
3 .Taking coconut water as your first drink early in the morning is a proven remedy to burn extra calories.
4.This healthy water accelerates the urine flow and is commonly used as a diuretic. Children specialists often recommend it to cure intestines worms in young kids. Try to mix it with fresh lemon juice to make it tasty for children.
5. Use coconut water for bone development in kids as it is high in calcium that is necessary for the healthy growth of tissues and muscles.
6. It moisturizes your skin, hydrates it, and gives it an unbelievably radiant glow. Drinking coconut water regularly cures acne, blackheads, and blemishes on your face.
7. It also contains anti-ageing properties and removes the effects of chemicals, cosmetics, and pollution. The presence of cytokines in coconut water gives it incredible anti-ageing property enabling your skin look younger and fresher.
8. When your skin is tanned due to excessive sun exposure or you see dark patches on your skin, use coconut water to help cure these problems. It works way better than chemical laden SPF products.
9. You can also use coconut water for its anti-inflammatory properties as it is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial so confidently drink it to cure skin infections.
References
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/279626208_Therapeutic_and_Nutritional_Values_of_Narikelodaka_Tender_Coconut_Water_-A_Review
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/biokem/article/view/133066133066-Article Text-358393-1-10-20160401.pdf
https://www.google.com/amp/tfortrends.com/benefits-of-coconut-water-health-trends/amp/
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