For Indonesians, consuming coconut water is common. Coconut water is sold with natural flavors or mixed with other ingredients. Then, how much should we consume coconut water?
Coconut water as a daily drink can be considered as fruit juice. Should consume enough about one glass per day. Although relatively healthy, one thing to remember is that coconut water still contains calories.
Here are the benefits of coconut water you can get:
Coconut water contains sugar and electrolytes that can refresh naturally. Each 30 ml of coconut water contains only 5.5 calories and 1.5 grams of sugar. Helps meet the mineral and nutritional needs of the body. Each 30 ml coconut water also contains 60 mg of potassium and 5.5 mg of sodium. In addition, coconut water also contains vitamin C, calcium, folic acid, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. According to research, the benefits of coconut water can replace body fluids quickly. Besides that proved to have better ability than ordinary water or sports drinks. Coconut water is an antioxidant, which is able to overcome the toxins and substances that free radicals that enter to damage the body. It is possible the benefits of coconut water can reduce the risk of heart disease, because it can lower the level cholesterol and triglycerides. However, this still needs further research. Research shows, the possible benefits of head water can prevent the buildup of calcium, oxalate and other substances into crystals, which then becomes kidney stones. Although still need to do further study of it