Coconut

Coconut

🥥 Benefits of Coconut

As one of the countries with a large coconut production in the world, Vietnamese people have long been familiar with the refreshing beverage from this familiar fruit. Coconut water is also favored by the West as “miracle water” because of its many health benefits. Science proves that coconut water contains many nutrients such as glucose, amino acids, minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, copper, iron, especially manganese – the substance involved in the structure of bones, active activities. metabolism of protein, sugar, and fat in the body, increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin in absorbing sugar.

Besides, coconut water contains many electrolytes such as potassium, sodium. The electrolytes in coconut water are in a form that is easily absorbed by the body, helping to maintain body water levels, blood pH levels and muscle function. Minerals and electrolytes also work to prevent muscle cramps or spasms. Therefore, coconut water is considered a natural sports drink with low calories and no caffeine. Coconut water is fat-free, cholesterol-free and naturally sweet to satisfy thirst effectively.

In addition, the high-quality amino acids in coconut water aid in building muscle mass after exercise, developing bones, hair, and skin, and creating antibodies. In particular, coconut water is also rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, which supports maintaining cell function, increasing immunity and metabolism, including vitamin B9 (Folate) which is essential for cell differentiation and development. cells, producing red blood cells, especially in infants and pregnant women.

🥥How to drink properly?

2. How much should adults, children and the elderly drink coconut water?

Although coconut water has many good effects for health, however, this drink should not be abused. Young coconut water is better than old coconut water because young coconut water contains less sugar, does not affect blood sugar much and does not cause overweight.

For adults, only coconut water should be considered a beverage, should not drink more than 1-2 coconuts/day. Do not drink coconut water daily for a long time or drink too much can cause electrolyte disturbances and affect muscle function.