Benefits of Coconut Water and Coconut Water Kefir

In my earlier post I enlisted and discussed benefits of coconut for health, beauty and skin. Continuing on the same topic, here I am elaborating on benefits of coconut water and coconut water kefir. I will soon share a recipe for this too!  Coconut Water:

1. World’s best natural “soft drink” replacement and thirst quencher.
2. Contains minerals such as calcium, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, and zinc.
3. Coconut water also contains B vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pyridoxine and folates. It is also rich in vitamin C.
4. One of the highest sources of electrolytes (potassium, sodium) that replenish the hydration level in our body.
5. Coconut water works as a blood builder and a purifier.
6. Cytokinins a phytonutrients in coconut water is anti aging, and anti-cacogenic.
7. Coconut water contains bioactive enzymes that help in digestion and metabolism.
8. By drinking coconut water you can stop hiccup and vomiting.
9. Inflammation, liver problems and urine retention due to heat can be soothed by drinking coconut water.
10. Coconut water helps flush toxins from the body thus having a detoxifying effect.
11. It reduces hot flashes and restores emotional stability in menopausal women.
12. Ayurveda considers coconut as a natural stress buster and it cools down emotions.
13. Burning sensation in hands and feet can also be cooled down my drinking coconut water.

Coconut water kefir:

1. It is made by adding probiotic cultures or water kefir to the coconut water. Therefore it has all the benefits of a probiotic rich beverage.
2. Refreshing, rich in electrolytes and minerals making it one of the best choice for rehydrating the body.
3. It is rich in amino acids.
4. Ideal to populate beneficial microflora in the gut.