Benefits of COCO-NUT Water and Vehicle Photography

Benefits of Fresh Coconut Water (no sugar added)

I started drinking fresh coconut juice during the last month of carrying Jansen in my womb back in the year of 2014. Before that, I wasn't a lover of it at all. My mum ordered me to drink coconut juice everyday towards the end of pregnancy with the belief that it would smoothen the delivery as well as making the baby look fresh and clean when he or she is out. Later on, coconuts became a hype in the health world, everyone was talking on the goodness of coconut, be it its juice, or flesh, or oil, and even its milk. Therefore, I was lucky enough to be in the trend. For this blog, I will only touch on its juice, the coconut water, as I drink it often. Additionally, you can read up more online, but here, I will just pen down what I know in my layman term from my own learning in life. Let's dive in.

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1. Refreshing and Rehydrates the Body
With its sweet and slightly nutty taste, you feel refreshed after drinking it especially during hot weather. Having high amount of electrolytes, I was told by my pediatrician that it can be used on my children in the case of dehydration due to diarrhea, vomiting or excessive sweating. Having said this, coconut juice is definitely a good-to-go for athletes too if they do not prefer high-sugar-content sport drink. The glucose in the juice is a form of carbohydrates that help to elevate energy level.

2. Stomach-friendly
Unlike coconut milk, coconut water is easy on the stomach. You can drink 2-3 cups per day without feeling bloated. Therefore, in addition to being a rehydration agent, nurses at hospital recommended me before to use its juice to soothe indigestion, tummy upset, acid reflux or other minor stomach problem. Perfect for little Jansen who has reflux, but it is advised to drink it at room temperature.

3. Reduce heatiness
Due to it cooling properties, drinking coconut juice helps to reduce heatiness in the body. I am a person prone to ulcers, and I realise drinking coconut juice tackles the ulcers faster than just drinking plain water. To some degree, it soothe minor headache too. This may differ from each person because each's body has different mechanism. Try it and you will find out more. But I am pretty sure by drinking it, the refreshing feeling will reduce some bouts of hangover. 😉

4. Anti-aging and anti-oxidant
While drinking coconut water will not magically make you look younger, its composition of vitamin C, calcium, potassium and magnesium aids in maintaining a healthy skin. A well-hydrated skin usually looks glowing and more youthful. Vitamin C is needed to form collagen which supports firmness and elasticity of the skin. If you are also controlling your glucose intake, you may opt for coconut juice instead of other fruit juices. Coconut water also contains other minerals, essential vitamins and antioxidant which boost our immunity system.

5. Good for heart
Since it is cholesterol-free and fat-free, coconut juice is good for heart. It lowers down the bad cholesterol and increases the good cholesterol, hence reducing the risk of heart disease. In addition to this, its potassium content helps to lower blood pressure by balancing out excess sodium. Lower blood pressure means better heart's health

I usually buy my coconut juice from this food-truck stall. Have a look!

This food truck no longer serves its purpose as truck as it had long gone its function in terms of engine and outlook. Now it is a stationed spot for selling fresh sweet coconut water or some call it coconut juice. I am entering this food truck into

Hive account@photocontests by

Hive account@juliank under the category vehicle photography. Hope it is still purposeful and old-junkie enough to join the contest and wish him all the best in winning.