Jinkse21 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I bought a bottle of coconut water when I started W30 24 days ago but have yet to open it. Can someone describe to flavor? Does it have a strong coconut taste? What do you think the pros/cons of drinking it? Whole Foods has organic 100% raw Coconut Water on sale tomorrow two 8-ounce bottles for $3 (normally 2.99 each). Even though I will be finishing W30 in a week, I don't want to start drinking Diet Cokes again and would like some alternative options other than water and hot green tea. I guess I could go home and open the can tonight to see for myself... Your thoughts would be much appreciated too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinkse21 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 After googling, I found a list of health benefits from nutrition-and-you.com: Health benefits of coconut water Coconut water is a very refreshing drink to beat tropical summer thirst. The juice is packed with simple sugar, electrolytes, and minerals to replenish hydration levels within the body. Research studies suggest that cytokinins (e.g., kinetin and trans-zeatin) in coconut water showed significant anti-ageing, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-thrombotic effects. Coconut water has been generally offered to patients with diarrhea in many tropic regions to replace the fluid loss from the gastrointestinal tract and reduce the need for intravenous therapy. The osmolarity of tender coconut water is slightly greater than that of WHO recommended ORS (Oral Rehydration Therapy) osmolarity. Presence of other biological constituents like amino acids, enzymes, minerals, and fatty acids may account for this higher osmolarity. However, unlike WHO-ORS, its water is very low in sodium and chlorides, but rich in sugars and amino acids. This well-balanced fluid composition with much-needed calories would be an ideal drink than any other brand of soft drink beverages in dehydration conditions. Coconut water is composed of many naturally occurring bioactive enzymes such as acid phosphatase, catalase, dehydrogenase, diastase, peroxidase, RNA-polymerases etc. In effect, these enzymes help in the digestion and metabolism. Despite very light consistency, its water has much better composition of minerals like calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, and zinc than some of the fruits like oranges. (Compare the mineral composition of oranges). Its water is also a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pyridoxine, and folates. These vitamins are essential in the sense that the human body requires them from external sources to replenish. Coconut water contains a very good amount of electrolyte potassium. 100 ml of water has 250 mg of potassium and 105 mg of sodium. Together, these electrolytes help replenish electrolyte deficiency in the body due to diarrhea (loose stools). Further, fresh coconut water has a small amount of vitamin-C (Ascorbic acid); It provides about 2.4 mg or 4% of RDA. Vitamin C is a water-soluble ant-oxidant. Sounds beneficial to drink but how does it taste?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted April 25, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 25, 2013 The marketing people make sure you find lots of positive information about drinking coconut water, but the truth of the matter is that it is too rich for every day consumption. You are better off drinking ordinary water or herbal tea. I think coconut water makes a good drink after a half-marathon race, but not something you need after an average workout and too sweet to be an everyday beverage. How does it taste? Coconutty and sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraftyCarnivore Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 If you're going for coconut taste, LaCroix makes a nice Coconut flavored sparkling water - 0 calories, 0 sugar, 0 sweeteners. It's basically just bubbled water and completely guilt free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Sassy water is my go to refreshing summer drink. Take a sun tea jug and fill it with water. Add cucumber slices, lemon and/or orange slices, mint or cilantro. It is so refreshing and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat2021 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I drink it on occasion - usually only if I've had a hard workout or I've spent a lot of time in the sun and am feeling a bit dehydrated. It's a nice change from water, but it's too sweet for regular consumption. At most, I'll have a glass once or twice a month. A lot of herbal teas are good cold and are very refreshing. Mint is my favorite - I just brew it with the teabags like normal and then cool it in the fridge and pour it over ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyF Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I drink coconut water if I've been sweating heavily, but I water it down. My ratio is about half and half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi0nicw0man Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 For taste, the ones in tetra packs seem to taste better than the ones in cans...in my opinion. I often keep a carton in the fridge and just take a sip or two when I want something other than water. The one I bought recently is contains pineapple and is super deeeelish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keianna Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Too sweet to drink as a regular thing. Useful in some dishes. I buy sparkling flavored water or brew good flavorful tea and put it in the fridge to get cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinkse21 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Thanks for all the info! I guess I'll open the container I have tonight to see if it's really worth it for me to have around, especially during the summber months when it's hot and I go hiking. It apparenly lasts awhile in the tetra packs so it wouldn't hurt to buy a few to have on hand...if I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I find that coconut varies wildly by brand and packaging. I've bought some that I can drink straight, some I have to water down, and some that are way disgusting. I agree that the canned ones are by far the worst. I buy the tetrapack ones to mix with water and take on my harder/longer runs especially when it is hot/sunny out. I will every now and then get a small glass bottle as a treat...also usually on a day I've had a particularly hard workout and still feeling dehydrated despite lots of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egre4926 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Hubby uses the O.N.E brand one for his electrolyte replacement on his long (60+miles) bike rides. It's not overly sweet, nor overly coconutty in flavour. He says that after awhile overly sweet things get too much for him, but that particular brand is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Hubby uses the O.N.E brand one for his electrolyte replacement on his long (60+miles) bike rides. It's not overly sweet, nor overly coconutty in flavour. He says that after awhile overly sweet things get too much for him, but that particular brand is fine. This is the brand I mix with water and take on my harder runs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittney Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I drink it after exercising as I've heard many times about coconut water benefits described in this article for example, but I personally don't like the taste. I was wondering if natural coconut water tastes different from store bought one? At least I suppose its more beneficial than commercial coconut water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srice11 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 The one I buy is called C2O. No added sugars or flavorings. I only drink it if I've had a particularly hard workout. For example, I competed last weekend, and drank one after the running event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I wouldn't choose to drink it on its own, I'm not a fan of the taste...i used it in postWO protein shakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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