It’s delicious, refreshing, contains many nutrients and has amazing health benefits. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 6 health benefits of coconut water.

Rehydrates the Body

Coconut water is a great thirst quencher and because of its electrolyte composition, it helps to rehydrate the body in the event of dehydration and fluid loss through diarrhea, vomiting or excessive sweating. It’s also a great source carbohydrate, helps lift energy levels and helps soothe tummy troubles like indigestion, acid reflux and gastroenteritis.

Helps to Control Blood Pressure

Coconut water is great for lowering high blood pressure because of its vitamin C, potassium and magnesium content. The potassium, in particular, helps to lower blood pressure by balancing out the negative effects of sodium in the body. A cup of fresh coconut water twice a day will give the best results.

Helps with Weight Loss

Coconut water is ideal for weight loss because it’s low in calories and easy on the stomach. It contains various bioactive enzymes that aid digestion and boost fat metabolism. The potassium contained in coconut water helps to balance out sodium levels in the body which reduces water retention and prevents the gaining of water weight. Coconut water, aside from reducing water retention, helps to flush out excess water and toxins from the body. A glass of fresh coconut water, 3 to 4 times a day, is great for facilitating weight loss.

Great for the Skin

It’s no wonder that a significant number of hair and beauty products like facial creams, shampoos, conditioners and lotions boast of coconut extracts. Coconut water is great for the skin. It helps to moisturize the skin from within when ingested orally and eliminates large amounts of oil. Applying fresh coconut water to acne and blemishes also goes a long way in helping to clear them up and subsequently tone the skin.

Helps Digestion

Coconut water is a source of relief for digestive troubles like indigestion and acid reflux. This is because of its high concentration of fiber and how light and easy it is on the stomach. It aids in preventing indigestion and reducing the occurrence of acid reflux.

Balances pH Levels

Acidic pH levels typically cause low energy and interfere with the body’s ability to absorb vitamins and minerals. Stress, toxic load and a diet high in acid-forming foods like processed fast foods are some of the causes of acidic pH levels. Coconut water has an alkalizing effect that helps to lower acidic levels and restore a healthy pH in the body.

Warning: It is ill-advised to include coconut water in your diet if you have been diagnosed with high potassium levels, have kidney dysfunction or kidney related problems and if you are about to have a surgery. Coconut water might not be suitable for those with nut allergies and may cause bloating and mild stomach upset in some people.

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I JUST LOVE COCONUT WATER

Then I heard the coconut water makes one very brilliant wen you drink it

Will it improve the brain functionality? Can it cure HIV? Just thinking out loud here.

Carey on coconut water that will make ur brain dull,

Why do u think I find it difficult to spell cary

And in poto poto republic they say it will not let you think better or have sharp memory

#OMIAGBON

Back in the days they used to tell us it makes someone dull

Good one. Drinking it and become a dullard.


So they told us.

Tolbanks:
I JUST LOVE COCONUT WATER

Do you love thick milk ??

Ma to go dey gather coconut water remain...

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This is an healthy and great information.

Good to know!!!

when we were growing up we were made to believe if you drink coconut water your olodo will be legendary. if you now mix coconut nut water and oju eja(fish eyes) forget it. even the olodo people in class will respect you for your legacy in olodoism.

But,I was told and still belief til date,that if you drink coconut water you are liable to be fool and silly as well as easily forgetful. In a nutshell you will be an ofoonu(Dundee) united.
So drink coconut water at your own peril.
Lobatan.

I have over sixty pieces of coconut that are ready for planting and about a hundred that are just there. I will prepare a nursery for them when I hit village next time.
Those that have germinated and are ready for planting are still waiting for a serious buyer.

Back in the days! You go hear say ~YOU NO GO SABI BOOK AGAIN IF YOU DRINK COCONUT WATER~

u wan mk i become olodo

You forgot to add. Revitalizes the immune system and gives energy

It also helps u become a dullard .

Nice one op

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Hahahah,

Tolbanks:
I JUST LOVE COCONUT WATER

Let chat 08039486138 i have the thick one

Afonja be like if you drink coconut water ...there is tendency you won't know be good able to read and write


Don't throw stone at me if you don't want to die

Wow

was I the only one that was told back den as a kid in primary school dat if u drink coconut water u won't be intelligent again.?..


a very big lies anyway

heenriiy19:
Then I heard the coconut water makes one very brilliant wen you drink it

Nawa o one old woman for my area saw me drinking the coconut water and told me coconut water makes the brain dull . which one man go believe bayi