Coconut water, although still not as well known in Italy, is depopulated overseas thanks to its beneficial properties. Here's 8, maybe don't expect I have ....
How much to consume, however, because its beneficial properties to take effect on our organism? According to experts, ideally on a daily basis, being sure to maintain an active lifestyle, because 250 ml coconut water contains between 45 and 60 calories. Could be also built as a supplement only after a fitness session, perhaps running or aerobics or an hour workout at the gym.
1. It helps you lose weight
The fat in coconut water is very low, so it can be consumed in high amounts without the risk of ingesting unwanted sugar. In addition to fill, being obviously more rich than just plain water, also helps reduce appetite.
2. Can help with hangover
All happened from time to time to raise a little too much and be the next morning with a circle for the head typical evening brava. Coconut water helps to replenish fluids and pass that sense of nausea and vomiting that often arise as a result of a hangover.
3. Improves skin
If you suffer from acne or you have combination skin, and consequently more prone to pimples and rashes (maybe even for hormonal reasons), you can soak the cotton pads with a few drops of coconut water and apply it on the affected areas. Among its properties, in fact, is to invigorate and cleanse the skin, moisturizing without oils or fat creams that often clog the pores.
4. The 100% Hydration
Coconut water moisturizes very more of the classic energy drinks that often use athletes: in fact contains potassium 294mg and 5 mg of natural sugars per glass and contains only 25 mg of sodium unlike drinks on the market, up to 40 mg.
5. Facilitates digestion
Lunch remained on his stomach? Drink coconut water can give you relief thanks to the high fiber content and, if taken often, also helps avoid a nagging stomach acidity.
6. Is rich in nutrients
Unlike many drinks on the market, coconut water contains 5 electrolytes that are present in our body: calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium and magnesium.
7. Reduce blood pressure
It seems that drinking a glass of coconut water every morning, can effectively help to reduce the pressure, because it balances the electrolytes that can sometimes be the cause of a rise.
8. Strengthens the immune system
Coconut water contains lauric acid, a substance from antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Drink coconut water regularly helps to strengthen the immune system and protect against germs and bacteria.
9. It is a blood plasma substitute
The coconut water, due to its characteristics, is considered a good substitute for blood plasma as it is a sterile substance that does not destroy red blood cells and is tolerated by the human body without difficulty. During the second world war and later during the Viet Nam war, coconut water was directly injected to the wounded when there was available on the blood serum.
10. Helps the kidneys
Drink coconut water can be beneficial for those suffering from kidney problems, because of the nature of this drink diuretic. It is beneficial to the urinary tract as it can cleanse the bladder and channels of elimination of toxins and prevents infections by relieving the Kidney stone problems.