DHAKA: Coconut water also known as tender coconut water is a drink that people living around coastal regions can enjoy. But what is the secret behind this wonderful, sweet and refreshing drink? Well, coconut water is loaded with many essential nutrients that make it a perfect and natural way to help you stay healthy.

It is a great replacement for drinking water since it contains 94% water, amino acids, cytokines, B-complex vitamins, zero cholesterol and various essential minerals. Here are 5 reasons you should drink some coconut water, reports thehealthsite.com.

Is great for your heart

Research studies suggest that drinking coconut water regularly may help lower your risk of heart attacks. Also, the high potassium content present in this water aids in keeping your blood pressure levels in check.

Prevents dehydration

Loaded with electrolytes and minerals that are great to replenish your body’s electrolyte and water reserves, coconut water is a simply and accessible remedy for dehydration. Apart form that, it also helps people suffering from diarrhea by re-fuelling their body and preventing the onset of dehydration.

Reduces the risk of kidney stones

Coconut water is perfect to get rid of and prevent kidney stones. Loaded with magnesium and potassium, coconut water acts as a powerful diuretic agent and is perfect to keep your kidneys working optimally. The best part about this cheap and easily available drink is that even if you suffer from kidney stones, drinking coconut water regularly helps eliminate them by flushing them out with your urine.
Is a natural energy drink

Instead of reaching for that bottle of energy drink after a tough workout or when you need that extra boost of energy, try sipping on some coconut water. Coconut water helps quickly re-hydrate the body perfectly and the best part is that it is low in calories, high in minerals and exactly what your over-worked body needs. (Read: Tricks to stay hydrated during summers)

Is the perfect drink for mothers-to-be

Being sterile and safe in nature, coconut water is the best bet for pregnant women. Apart from quenching thirst, coconut water acts as the natural remedy to relieve acidity, heart burn and constipation during pregnancy.

BDST: 1542 HRS, NOV 24, 2014