COCONUT WATER INFOGRAPHIC > Top 10 Benefits of Coconut Water along with Nutritional Data, Interesting Facts and Recipes!

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Just Add Coconut Water! Naturally refreshing, coconut water is the clear liquid inside a young coconut. Often called ‘Mother Nature’s sports drink’ coconut water is naturally fat and cholesterol free, low in calories and contains high levels of potassium and electrolytes. Here is the Just Add Good Stuff CacaoInfographic:

 

Just Add Good Stuff Coconut Water Infographic detailing the health benefits in a visual way

 

TOP 10 Health Benefits of Coconut Water as described in the Just Add Good Stuff Coconut Water Infographic:

  1. contains easily digestible carbohydrates
  2. coconut water is rich in electrolytes required for proper muscle contraction
  3. high in potassium which is necessary for proper hydration
  4. potassium also counteracts high sodium diets & hypertension
  5. coconut water contains antioxidants which protect you from free radicals
  6. source of calcium, iron and magnesium – low in sodium
  7. coconut water has no known side effects and very few allergies
  8. contains cytokinins which promote cell division & growth
  9. coconut water fights free radicals against cancer, alzheimers & infection
  10. keeps us fresh, active, fit & sharp

 
*please note that not all benefits have been clinically proven yet BUT coconut water is more nutritious & natural than any sports drink.
 

Coconut Water Nutrition Facts as described on our Coconut Water Infographic

  • Serving Size = 1 cup
  • Calories = 46
  • Calories from Fat = 4
  • Total Fat = 0.48 g
  • Cholesterol = 0 mg
  • Sodium = 252 mg
  • Potassium = 600 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate = 8.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber = 2.6 g
  • Sugars = 6.26 g
  • Protein = 1.73 g
  • Vitamin A = 0% RDI
  • Vitamin C = 10% RDI
  • Calcium = 6% RDI
  • Iron = 4% RDI

 

Healthy Coconut Water Recipes on our Coconut Water Infographic

  1. Fresh Organic Coconut water
  2. Green Monster Superfood smoothie
  3. Coconut Water Quinoa Veggie main dish

* All of our recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan! Click here for more recipes!

 

Things You May Not Know About Coconut Water as described on our Coconut Water Infographic

  • Buy young, green organic coconuts for NATURAL unaltered nutrients
  • Most PACKAGED coconut water has been pasteurized or are made from concentrate, which reduces nutrients
  • WATCH OUT for coconut water that has added sugar – don’t buy!
  • It’s NOT CALORIE FREE so don’t drink too much!
  • Has LESS SUGAR than most sports drinks, sodas & fruit juices
  • Is STERILE and has been used in place of medical saline
  • Often called “Mother Nature’s sports drink” by marketers
  • NOT very effective in weight loss diets
  • Coconut water can be fermented to produce coconut vinegar

 

The Just Add Good Stuff Coconut Water infographic (we also call it our dark chocolate infograph) talks about general facts and nutritional details. For more info about the health benefits and nutritional information, please contact us and we will find out more from licensed dieticians and medical science professionals. It is our goal to provide the best information possible and to help inspire you to become more healthy through diet, nutrition and fitness. The Coconut Water infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of coconut waterwhich would affect our Top 10 beets health benefits. In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of dark chocolate in various dishes, so our recipes will also reflect that. Lastly, if we find any more interesting facts and figures about beets in general, we will also update the ‘Did You Know?’ section of our Just Add Good Stuff Coconut Water Infographic.

The information on this infographic is for informational purposes only.
It is not intended to nor should it be a substitute for advice, consultation or visits to your health care provider.
‘Nutrition Facts’ provided by FatSecret.com and verified by Just Add Good Stuff.