When compared to soft drinks or even a sports drink, coconut water is relatively low in calories and sugar. Coconut water is also a source of potassium, contains less sodium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.
Nevertheless, to eliminate hunger, it's still advisable to consume water. "The best source of water to keep the body hydrated. While coconut water is a beverage alternative," said Allison Massey, registered dietitians, as quoted in Live Science.
Research shows, in 355 ml of coconut milk, potassium contained higher than in bananas. Coconut water also has more potassium than a sports drink like Gatorede or Powerade.
Potassium is needed to prevent muscle cramps that sometimes arises after exercise. Coconut water is also suitable to hydrate the body after we do a particular sport.
"It depends on the individual, the intensity and duration of exercise., But in general, if the sport is less than 60 minutes, water is the best source for hydration," said Massey.
Meanwhile strenuous exercise that produces a lot of sweat, a sports drink might be better than the coconut water because it is more effective to replace lost electrolytes. The sodium content of coconut water is only 400 mg / liter, while the sport drink 600 mg / liter of mineral.
Although it does not contain sugar, but the calorie content is high enough bottled coconut water, which is 40 calories per 251 ml. Indeed, compared with a carbonated beverage that is high in calories and sugar, coconut water better. But, should the consumption of coconut water only occasionally.
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