Kirsteen Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Yes, as Katey says, sulphites are one of the real nasties and not allowed on a W30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moluv Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I've been drinking plain coconut water (no other ingredients) on my w30- I thought it was allowed, but I guess it is like juice? :(:( I **knew** it was too good to be compliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancestral Foodie Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Kirsteen, as a fellow Brit, we can get hold of Biona coconut water here, which is simple divine. Waitrose or planet organic stock it. Lovely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsteen Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hi Carlah, ah the advantages of living in London Our waitrose doesn't stock it, it only stocks Vita-Coco and we don't have a Planet Organic However we do now have a Whole Foods I don't often drink coconut water, it is a bit like juice but I like to keep some on hand for upset tummies in the family so I managed to get Chi 100% natural coconut water from Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euthonia Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I love the taste of coconut water, and what surprises me is that it doesn't taste like coconuts or coconut milk, so even people who are not fans of coconuts find it quite tasty. I've seen this video testimonial here about organic coconut water and I'm definitely gonna try it. I know its not advised as a regular beverage but I drink it from time to time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharDoll Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I was at Trader Joes last night, and they have rolled out their own brand of coconut water! Ingredients: coconut water, asorbic acid. Bought one to try, will let you know how it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharDoll Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Ok folks. Trader joe's coconut water is AWESOME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I love the taste of coconut water, and what surprises me is that it doesn't taste like coconuts or coconut milk, so even people who are not fans of coconuts find it quite tasty. I've seen this video testimonial here about organic coconut water and I'm definitely gonna try it. I know its not advised as a regular beverage but I drink it from time to time) Haha....I love coconut...but think coconut water tastes like armpit I usually use it in cooking or when I had smoothies/protein shakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyAbby Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 One thing that I have been doing when I get bored of the water is throw in some fruit/fresh herbs (mint especially). Or I throw in cucumber, lemon, lime, etc. It just adds to the drinking water experience and makes me want to drink it, because some days I do have trouble drinking the reccommended amount of water (half your body weight in oz). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahlizy Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I just discovered a brand called cocofina http://www.cocofina.com/ that seems to just contain coconut water, I found it in Holland and Barrett but their site seems to suggest you can order directly from them (they seem to be a UK based company). On the side of the carton it says "Cocofina coconut water may vary in taste, colour and sweetness depending on the season" So I guess this is the same issue Vita Coco had but they've just put a disclaimer on the packet rather than adding sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojibelle Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Ok, ok! I am officially limiting my coconut water intake to 1 can per week. I had some yesterday for lunch and I was sleepyish during the afternoon. I didn't have it today and I was not sleepyish at all. My protein, veggie and fat intake was prety much the same at lunch both days so the Coconut Water is the culprit I am sure of it! Dang it! Oh well.. I will give some iced herbal tea a shot if I want something other than water during the day. Try Rooibos Chai from Numi or Allegro in your grocery store or Tazo Passion Tea (great iced and you can get it at Starbucks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojibelle Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 If you want really great coconut water, try this brand. It is only coconut water and is in a BPA free plastic bottle. You will never drink from a can again. I get mine at Whole Foods but Vitamin Cottage/Natural Grocers has it too. http://www.harmlessharvest.com/#WORLD-S-BEST-COCONUT-WATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvk Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 This is an interesting article about which coconut waters are best. I am not a fan of UHT-anything. O.N.E. is a Pepsico product and Zico is from Coca-Cola. I like the idea of having it raw, but am having trouble finding it Atlanta.http://foodbabe.com/2014/07/15/how-to-buy-the-healthiest-coconut-water-and-avoid-the-worst/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb. Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Pure coconut water is likely better for you than kombucha, which is made from tea, sugar and fruit juice!! Which Whole 30 devotees suck down at every meal. Including ones that have added fruit juice. If kombucha is ok, then pure raw coconut water should be ok too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournegirl Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Hey Deb, I've always wondered about this, I think maybe kombucha is revered because it is a probiotic drink made with tea, sugar and juice to grow the bacteria . I assume that the bacteria consumes all or nearly all the sugar including whats in the juice and the tea is for flavour. But the benefit is the bacteria which helps digest your food. The benefit of coconut water is the vitamins and minerals making it a good hydrator like a sports drink but it doesn't really provide health benefits over food and it is high in sugar like fruit juice which while not excluded, isn't recommended on a whole30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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