DOlce but not too much, very rich in properties and nutrients and suitable for almost everyone. Coconut water is a precious ally and summer is the ideal time to find out. In fact, it helps to fight dehydration by going to make up for mineral salts lost due to high temperatures. But his benefits don’t stop there.
Coconut water, the elixir with young coconut walnuts
Certainly not passenger fashion, In recent years the many properties of coconut water have been discovered. Very different from the milk of the same fruit, more caloric and dense, coconut water is transparent and slightly sweet and is contained in young coconut walnuts, green ones because they are still unripe. Not surprisingly, in exotic places it is directly drunk from the fruit with a straw. Known since ancient times in tropical countries, this ingredients is in fact very refreshing, as well as being used also for rituals and therapeutic purposes. Its plus is in fact the great wealth of mineral salts and the poverty of calories and fats that make it suitable to drink daily but also after sports or in the detox phase.
«We must not think of coconut water as a” magical potion “, but as a precious ally in a balanced diet, capable of providing well -being in a natural and pleasant way»Explains the Dr. Laura Mazzotta – Aesthetic doctor, nutritionist, specialist in hygiene and preventive medicine and health director Poliambulatorio Aesthe Medical of Ferrara and Milan which underlines how not all coconut waters are the same.
The origin of the coconut water ingredient
“Coconut water It comes mainly from young coconut walnutscollected around 6-7 months of maturation, when the fruit still contains abundant transparent liquid »explains the nutritionist. Originally from countries such as Sri Lanka, Brazil, India, Philippines and Thailand, Coconut Water You can drink it directly from the fruit, very difficult to find in Italy, in the bottle or in brick, even if it tends to be microfilmatized or pasteurized, or freeze -off in dust.
“Composed for over 90% of water, but its true wealth is in nutrients: it is a naturally isotonic drink, that is, it contains a Perfect balance of electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphoruswhich help to maintain cellular hydration and electrolytic balance ». Specifically, 200ml contain approximately 400-500 mg of potassium (more than a banana), 40-60 mg of magnesium, 30-40 mg of calcium, as well as being poor in sodium, making it useful also for those suffering from hypertension. Not only but also contains B vitamins of group B and C, antioxidants with effects both as anti-age and protective for cells. In addition, coconut water has a low calorie contentequal to 20 calories per 100ml, making it so ideal if you follow a low -calorie diet.
The benefits on female health
Coconut water consumption is especially important for the female body: «For example, in the premenstrual phase, being a source of magnesium and potassium helps Reduce water retention, swelling and muscle cramps. In pregnancy, with due precautions, it can be an excellent source of hydrationuseful for counteracting tiredness and pressure drops. While in Menopause, to support electrolytic balance and fight the symptoms of dehydration, palpitations or vampires. Finally it is aAllied for the skin and hairthanks to its antioxidant and mineralizing properties: good internal hydration contributes to skin well -being and the vitality of the scalp “explains the expert.
More generally, Coconut water helps digestivelybeing easily assimilable, it can help in the case of gastrointestinal disorders, such as acidity or slight dehydration after an influence. It is also a lot Suitable if you are lactose intolerant or if you are looking for a natural alternative to energy drinksIn the end “contrasts nervous hunger, thanks to the presence of natural sugars and mineral salts who help to keep the desire for sweets at bay. It also has a Light diuretic and purifying effectwhich can be useful in seasonal changes or in a detox program ».
How to choose it
Not all the qualities of coconut water are the same: «It is It is preferable to choose unplugated coconut water, without added sugars and, if possible, organic. Brick versions are practical, but attention to labels: many industrial products contain added aromas or sweeteners that alter their natural properties “explains the expert.
It can be drunk at various times of the day, a daily glass is sufficient: for example, in the morning on an empty stomach, so as to rehydrate the body and have a natural dose of energy and minerals without refined sugars, or it is suitable after physical activity to reintegrate the lost mineral salts, as well as during the summer when you sweat a lot and expose yourself to the sun. Finally, it is very suitable as a light snack or detox, above all it mixes it in lemon and ginger. “The best products maintain a delicate taste, slightly sweet and without artificial retrogusts. The quality depends a lot on the cold chain and the conservation mode: if the coconut water has been heated excessively, it can lose most of its properties “.
Use coconut water in the kitchen, between ice cream and rice
«In some tropical cultures the coconut water also comes used to prepare smoothies, light soups or exotic dishes, precisely for its refreshing and moisturizing power. For this, in the kitchen it can be used as a base for smoothie, to cook fragrant rice, for light ice cream and sorbets or to give an exotic touch to simple dishes. Cosmetics also discovered coconut water: it is used in serums, lotions and masks to hydrate and illuminate the skin ».
When to avoid coconut water
Tended this is a Excellent ally for your health, therefore there are very few cases in which it is not recommended «It should be avoided if you suffer from renal failure, for the high potassium content. Also you have to Pay attention to subjects with diabetes or insulin resistance, because it contains natural sugars which must however be considered. In case of very rigid hyposic diet, even the sodium content must be monitored “concludes the expert.
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