Coconut (coconut). Benefits for weight loss

7 reasons to drink coconut juice.

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Coconut juice is the number one drink according to vacationers in the tropics.

“Lying on a sunny beach under an umbrella, listening to the surf, calmly sipping coconut juice from a straw - what else do you need from this hectic life, huh?”.

It is this picture that has long become an advertising symbol of a paradise holiday in the tropics. A coconut, a beach and a beauty in a red bikini... But let's digress from dreams and stereotyped ideas for a few minutes. After all, in addition to all this, coconut juice has many useful properties. So you can combine business with pleasure, and this is my favorite combination. Stay in touch - the most interesting below.

Don't confuse coconut juice with coconut milk. Milk is a derivative of coconut pulp, and juice is a clear and pleasant-tasting liquid.

In many countries, manufacturers of sports drugs have already begun to actively promote coke juice as the number one sports drink, and for good reason.

Coconut juice replaces sports drinks and has many medicinal properties. This is partly true. Coconut contains essential substances that the body loses when dehydrated. But it doesn't contain them in the same amount as sports drinks. Therefore, for seasoned athletes, you need to drink a lot of coconuts. And for athletes from time to time, one coconut is quite suitable. Let's not get distracted and go straight to the beneficial properties of these wonderful cokes, or rather juice.

Seven reasons to drink coconut juice and its benefits:

1. Prevents dehydration.
Various minerals, among which potassium, contained in the juice, help maintain fluid levels in the cells of the body and fluid levels in the blood. For the same reason, according to many vacationers in the tropics, this is the best drink during a hangover.

2. It helps the nervous system and brain function.
Since the juice contains an electrolyte (mineral solution), it helps to improve the functioning of the nervous system and prevents muscle cramps and cramps.

3. Heart and kidney health.
Reduces the risk of hypertension, strokes and helps the resorption of kidney stones.

4. Slows down aging.
Contains the substance cytokinin, which protects cells from cancer and slows down aging.

5. Improves digestion.
Improves digestion and metabolism due to the content of bioactive enzymes. Helps digestion of food and medicines.

7. This is a natural product.
The last, and one of the most significant reasons. Coconut juice is a natural product. If I choose a drink between the liquid contained in a tetra pack and the liquid in a freshly broken coconut that grew on a nearby palm tree, then I choose coconut.

I don't know if research has been done and if there is scientific evidence for all these properties. Since I found most of all this information on the net and did not check it myself. But I know for sure that coconut juice is at least not harmful. And from my personal experience, it is excellent at removing thirst. We constantly drank it during our (Cambodia).

As they say, do not let yourself dry out - coconut (C) ...

For the first time, sailors in New Guinea saw these fruits and were amazed by their hairy membrane. Coco means monkey in Portuguese. Scientists in the field of botany believe that this is not a nut, but a drupe, the same as a cherry, plum and peach: peel and pulp around the stone. Therefore, the most accurate coconut is palm seeds.

All for and against

Coconut palms mainly grow in Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil and the Philippines. The indigenous people of these countries use coconut juice like ordinary water. Coconut water is a slightly turbid liquid that is found inside the drupe itself, and the riper the seed, the more pulp and less juice. Coconut water can be drunk directly from the nut itself by making a hole (one of the three holes in a coconut is soft and can be pierced with a sharp object). The seed juice is drunk fresh or in jars and bottles, preferably chilled. There are legends about the benefits of coconut water.

Because she:

has a sweet taste, so it is pleasant to drink it;
perfectly quenches thirst, there is a lot of potassium in young seeds, this element is important for maintaining the water-salt balance of our body;
remarkably absorbed by our body;
contains live enzymes;
walnut juice is sterile if the fruit is without cracks (you can wash the wounds);
restores muscles after training and reduces pain after exercise;
rich mineral content.

In everything, a measure is needed, otherwise you can cause irreparable harm to the body. Excessive consumption of this drink may increase the amount of potassium in the blood. Then there is arrhythmia, loss of consciousness and even cardiac arrest.

Choosing the right walnut

Fruits should always lie in a cool place in the store. The freshness of these seeds is determined by several parameters:

in appearance on the peel should not be damaged;
the whole fruit is evenly hairy;
there is no mold and unpleasant smell near its three holes;
liquid inside the seed (flopping strongly - it means the nut is ripe, if the coconut water splashes inside not much, then the drupe is not quite ripe yet, but the pulp is still a little sweeter).

And when there is absolutely no liquid in the nut, this indicates that it has overripe or has already deteriorated.

How beautiful to open the fruit?

How to drink this sweet drink? We'll figure out. I suffered with coconut until I learned how to open it. There have been many videos on this subject. How do I open a nut, step by step.

I identify one soft hole out of three
I make a micro-hole in it with a knife
Pouring out the juice, lightly shake the drupe or you can insert a tube there and drink sweet water
I put the fruit in a cloth bag and beat with the sharp part of the hammer in the area of the open hole

There should be a crack all over the nut. Now you can open the fruit. Now there are no people among us who think that coconut can be squeezed.

Secret.

To keep the flesh of the nut intact, after pouring out the liquid, tap the coconut shell with a slightly blunt end of the hammer in different places, and the flesh will bounce off the shell and remain intact when you open it.

After the shaggy peel is removed, the nut will remain intact, like an egg (for some reason, I always come across coconuts of this shape).

Vitamin C rest and nutritional value

To get this wonderful drink, coconuts are harvested at the age of 6 months. Sterile fluid contains many antioxidants, phytohormones, enzymes, minerals and vitamins. The calorie content of the drink is not so high, because there is very little fat in it. Only 19 kcal or 79 kJ per 100 gr. Water 95 gr., Protein 0.72 gr. Carbohydrates - 3.71 gr. of which sugar - 2, 61 gr.

Fats - 0.20 gr. in their composition:

saturated - 0.176 gr.;
monounsaturated - 0.008 gr.;
polyunsaturated - 0.002 gr.

Thiamine (B1) - 0.031 mg. Pantothenic acid (B5) - 0.044 mg. Folacin (B9) - 3 mcg.

Calcium - 25 mg, iron - 0.3 mg, magnesium - 25 mg, phosphorus - 21 mg, potassium - 250 mg, sodium 105 mg, zinc - 0.11 mg.

Uses of coconut

The area of application of coconut and products from it is extensive. The popularity of coconut juice is not nearly inferior to the popularity of coconut oil. The latter is widely used in food, body and hair. I recommend buying only unrefined coconut oil, which has retained all of its beneficial properties. I advise you to choose a product labeled RAW (which means raw). The oil of this wonderful nut can be viewed here. There will be a separate article about coconut oil.

Often confused with walnut juice. Milk is made from the pulp of ripe fruits with the addition of. I make my own homemade nut milk using a blender: 2 parts coconut to 2 parts water if I add it to cocoa, . And 2 parts coconut to 3 parts water for fruit smoothies, cereals, and drink just like that.

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And, those who are interested in how much juice is in a coconut can watch this video.

The palm fruit, which we used to call coconut, is a drupe, riddled with fibers on the outside, and consisting of white fibrous pulp inside. Green coconut contains a clear liquid that gradually turns into a white emulsion as the fruit ripens and then hardens.

The ripe fruit has a delightful exotic taste, and high content of nutrients and nutrients.

Coconut palms are unpretentious plants, they prefer sandy soil, therefore they grow on the coasts of many tropical countries. The main exporters of coconuts are Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, India.

Coconut is a versatile fruit, and for most island nations, it is the basis of well-being and a staple food.

The composition of coconuts: calories, chemical composition, vitamins

Coconut pulp is high in calories- 354 kcal per 100 gr., contains a lot of fat (33.5 gr.), fatty acids (29.5 gr.), proteins and carbohydrates, which makes it a high nutritional value. The fruit is half water, it contains dietary fiber, and easily digestible monosaccharides.

In mature coconut contains most of the vitamins group B, including a high concentration of folic acid (26 mcg), choline (12 mg), vitamins C, E, K and PP. The pulp of the fruit is extremely rich in potassium (356 mg) and phosphorus (113 mg), magnesium, sodium and calcium are contained in smaller amounts.

Of the trace elements, the highest concentration is copper (435 mcg), less selenium (10 mcg), iron (2.5 mg), zinc, manganese.

Due to the high content of fatty acids, coconut is used to extract oil - vegetable fat obtained by pressing the dried pulp.

General Benefits

The rich vitamin composition and the abundance of useful components in fruits make it possible to use them in medicine due to the following properties:

liquid, contained in young coconuts, has a pronounced antipyretic effect; in medicine, coconut water is used for injection along with glucose;

juice fruit replenishes the supply of fluid, improves the functioning of the organs of the genitourinary system, dissolves kidney stones and promotes their excretion;

and juice and fruit pulp contribute to increased efficiency, concentration, improve vision and memory;

substances contained in shell, are used in the production of activated carbon;

Coconut oil helps to restore the condition of damaged hair, prolong the youthfulness of the skin, normalize the function of the thyroid gland;

found in coconut lauric acid increases immunity, inhibits bacterial flora - recommended for colds, herpes, AIDS;

regular consumption of fruits prevents the development of atherosclerosis;

pulp or chips promote cleansing of toxins and toxins, normalize the work of the digestive organs: eliminates constipation, accumulation of gases and diarrhea;

coconut serves cancer prevention, especially breast, bladder and kidney diseases.

The systematic use of coconut helps the weakened body to recover more quickly, regulate metabolic processes, gain vigor and energy.

Shavings

Dried and crushed coconut meat is quite popular among organic products. It is used in many industries: cosmetology, cooking, nutrition, pharmacology.

In cooking, coconut flakes are used in the preparation of pastries, desserts, confectionery for decoration and to give a refined flavor. It is added to sweets, ice cream, cookies and other treats. On the islands, shavings are also used for meat and fish dishes.

Coconut milk

Coconut milk is popularly called the liquid white emulsion that is inside the coconut. Green coconut contains a clear, acidic liquid called coconut water, which is used for drinking. During the ripening of the fetus, the fat content in the liquid gradually increases, which leads to the formation of an emulsion, similar in properties to milk.

The liquid contains useful substances and has a positive effect on health. It is rich in amino acids that actively affect cells, vitamins C and B group. Having a high nutritional value due to the presence of fats (27%), proteins and carbohydrates, coconut milk is a staple in the diet of the inhabitants of the tropics, in particular children.

Classic Coconut milk is artificially made from ripe fruit shavings and water.. Such milk can be of various concentrations and fat content. It has a more pronounced coconut taste, and is used in cooking for the preparation of sauces, sweet dishes, less concentrated - for soups.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil is a thick vegetable fat that melts easily at high temperatures. Oil is obtained by hot and cold pressing from the pulp of coconut. The calorie content of the product is high - almost 900 kcal per 100 gr.

The vitamin and mineral composition of the oil is very rich, in many ways similar to breast milk: it contains minerals and fatty acids, half of which is lauric acid.

oil consumption promotes:

improve kidney function and digestion;

increase immunity;

normalization of metabolic and metabolic processes;

serves as a prevention of articular pathologies;

prevents the occurrence of pathologies of the heart and blood vessels;

has antimicrobial and antiviral effects.

Coconut oil is a pure organic product and does not release carcinogens when heated. It has a pleasant coconut aroma and is successfully used in cooking for preparing various dishes. Due to the high content of acids, the oil is an integral component of cosmetic products for hair and skin care.

Watch Video about the benefits of coconut and coconut milk:

coconut sugar

This type of sugar is made from sweet nectar. found in palm flowers. The technology of collecting nectar is somewhat reminiscent of collecting birch sap known to us: palm inflorescences are cut, a container is attached to them, into which syrup drips. The collected nectar is placed in the sun to evaporate moisture, and then frozen. In the process, a sweet crystalline substance is formed - coconut sugar.

In appearance, these are large granules (larger than ordinary sugar) of caramel color, with a slightly pronounced coconut flavor. The calorie content of sugar is 382 kcal, the carbohydrate content is 93 g, which is slightly lower than that of white sugar, however, it is also inferior in sweetness to white species.

Crystals are complex carbohydrates, provide a lot of energy, and at the same time do not affect weight change. Sugar has a beneficial effect on brain activity, the nervous system.

Main purpose- use in cooking for the manufacture of sweet dishes and drinks.

coconut flour

The product is made from dried pulp, by crushing and degreasing. Outwardly, shavings flour is similar to wheat flour, but in terms of properties it is more valuable, therefore its cost is higher.

The calorie content of flour is 466 kcal, it contains all the useful substances present in coconut, especially a lot of dietary fiber and protein.

Flour is used in cooking for making pastries and other dishes. It has a coarser structure, and the consumption of coconut flour products improves digestion and metabolism, and has a positive effect on the skin and blood vessels.

Why is it good to eat coconuts?

The ability of coconuts to have a healing effect on the body makes it indispensable in the diet of both adults and kids.

Women

The main advantage of coconut is that it helps women look great. The components of the fruit in the composition of masks and other cosmetics have a positive effect on the skin: moisturize, smooth, tone and rejuvenate.

The use of coconuts contributes to maintaining the health of the hair: it nourishes and restores it.

Coconut has a positive effect on women's health. A high concentration of acids, especially folic and lauric acids, helps restore the functions of the genital and reproductive organs, delays the menopause period.

men

Coconut has long been known for its ability to increase the potency and ability to reproduce in men. Extracts from coconut fruits are present in many preparations intended for the treatment of male pathologies. Consumption of coconuts prevents the development of diseases of the genitourinary organs, in particular prostatitis.

children

Like all tropical fruits, coconut is not recommended for children under one year old. After this age, coconut pulp and juice will be very beneficial for the child. The minerals contained in fruits are essential for the development and maintenance of health. In summer, coconut will help protect delicate skin from UV damage. The pulp of the fruit is the best folk remedy for treating diarrhea in children.

Benefits for weight loss

The high calorie content of the product causes many people who want to lose weight to distrust coconut. But, the secret to weight loss is not the number of calories, but in the ability of coconut to break down fats and cleanse the body of harmful toxins.

Fatty oils and acids normalize the processes of metabolism and metabolism, which contributes to the burning of body fat, the removal of excess fluid, and as a result, weight loss.

Application in cosmetology

Bactericidal properties, high concentration of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, allows the use coconut in cosmetology.

For face

As part of masks and creams The following coconut products are used:

oil- significantly improves the condition of the skin of the face: smoothes, tones, gives firmness and elasticity;

juice (milk)– the antioxidants present in it effectively eliminate acne and irritation, it is recommended to rub the skin with juice before going to bed.

Coconut oil is very effective for aging skin. The acids contained in it help to restore cells, restore youth and freshness to the face.

For hair

Coconut oil is considered very effective treatment for damaged hair, it is a part of shampoos, balms, masks. Oil-based products are suitable for oily and dull hair. It is advisable to apply them to dry hair, distribute along the entire length, avoiding contact with the scalp if possible, since poorly washed off oil can clog the sebaceous glands.

For body

Coconut products are distinguished by their moisturizing property. Coconut oil added to the bath nourishes and moisturizes dry skin. Such procedures in a short time help to rid the skin of sagging, coarsening, peeling. Rubbing the oil helps to avoid sunburn, and to get an even, beautiful tan.

See video about the benefits of coconut:

Harm of coconuts, contraindications for use

Through endless research, it has been found that coconut has practically no harmful effects on the body, and there are no special contraindications to its use.

The strong bone shell of the fruit perfectly preserves the natural properties of the product, so the presence of preservatives in coconut is excluded.

The only one factor affecting the quality of coconuts is delivery. During transportation, the shell of the fruit may be damaged, which will lead to its spoilage. This should be taken into account when choosing fruits.

Today, any person has the opportunity to try coconut, the benefits and harms of which are actively discussed by nutritionists. Many people think of this fruit as a nut, but in reality, it's just a very specific fruit. In food, the pulp of the product can be used not only fresh, but also in the state of chips or flour. Increasingly popular today are coconut sugar, aromatic oil and various extracts based on drupes. Do not forget about the milk, which is inside a dense shell.

Useful properties of coconut pulp

Coconut is not in vain in some countries considered the royal fruit. Due to the unique combination of substances that other foods cannot boast, its use can guarantee the following results:

The body's resistance to viruses, bacteria and various infections increases. This property of coconut is provided by lauric acid, the presence of which only the milk of a nursing woman can boast of.
The combination of boron, bromine and magnesium has a calming effect on the nervous system. These substances are contained not only in the fresh pulp of the product, but also in coconut flour and fruit chips.
The use of coconuts has a positive effect on the condition of the heart and blood vessels. It can be included in the diet not only as a preventive measure, but also in the presence of specific problems.
The pulp of the fruit is rich in hormones of plant origin. They contribute to the penetration of nutrients into cells, which positively affects their functionality and condition.
Coconut, the benefits and harms of which were known to the inhabitants of exotic islands hundreds of years ago, can still be used to combat helminths. Its bactericidal and anti-inflammatory agents are actively used by some supporters of traditional medicine.

Useful substances in the composition of the pulp of the fetus have a positive effect on the state of the endocrine system and improve the functioning of the digestive organs. The nutritious product also helps with atherosclerosis, circulatory problems, and dermatitis.

Tip: Coconut pulp contains a lot of fatty acids necessary to maintain the normal functioning of the brain. The introduction of fruit into the diet of the elderly significantly reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and age-related changes in the psyche.

Any products made from coconut pulp are considered effective aphrodisiacs. They are shown to both men and women who want to improve the quality of the sexual sphere.

Studies have shown that coconut flour contains almost all of the listed substances. True, in processed products their volume can be significantly lower than in fresh and juicy pulp.

Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

In food, you can eat not only coconut pulp, a processed product in the form of shavings or flour, but also nutritious oil. It has a special texture, rich chemical composition and numerous beneficial properties. These qualities of the product are manifested both when the mass is taken orally, and when used externally.

The benefits of coconut for women are manifested in the normalization of hormonal levels, stimulation of metabolic processes and digestion. All this leads to the fact that physiological weight loss occurs up to the normalization of weight. To do this, it is enough to eat a tablespoon of the product daily.
The nutritional composition saturates dishes with useful substances and gives a feeling of satiety. An unusual appetizing aroma contributes to a change in the taste characteristics of familiar food.
Intake of an oily mass inside is an excellent prevention of colon cancer. Studies have shown that this event destroys the vast majority of potentially dangerous cells.
Coconut flour is also actively used in home cosmetology. Compositions prepared from these ingredients contribute to the healing of wounds, the elimination of minor cuts and cracks, and the restoration of the skin after acne. The oil can be used as a guide in massage. All useful substances from it will be absorbed through the skin into the body during the session.

If you follow all the technical recommendations, the healing composition can be prepared independently, at home. It is only worth considering that coconut flakes, the benefits and harms of which are comparable to those of the pulp, are not at all suitable for making oil. A high-quality and properly prepared product is easily absorbed by the human body and is not deposited on the walls of blood vessels.

Harm and danger of coconut pulp

The pulp of the fruit in its pure form rarely causes allergies or other negative manifestations, but it is still not worth abusing it. In this form, coconut is not even considered a dietary product due to its high fat content. Here are a few more points to keep in mind:

Large volumes of pulp can provoke an exacerbation of diseases of the liver, gallbladder, duodenum.
Sometimes the product is the cause of intestinal inflammation or indigestion.
If initially there were problems with the digestion of food, and coconuts enter the body in unlimited quantities, the mass will begin to settle in the digestive tract. Over time, this will lead to the appearance of signs of allergies.
As for contraindications, the introduction of the product into the diet in any volume is prohibited for phenylketonuria and acute diseases of the liver and gallbladder.

During pregnancy, the use of coconuts is not prohibited. But for children under 3 years old, it is better not to give them in any form. At such a tender age, coconut sugar, flour, shavings or fresh pulp can cause severe allergies. If these products are consumed by a nursing mother, this will increase the amount of milk produced and reduce the risk of a child developing a negative response to the fetus in the future.

Benefits and harms of coconut sugar

Coconut sugar appeared on our market not so long ago, so its positive and negative sides remain unknown to many housewives. Unfortunately, even experts cannot come to a common opinion about it. If some argue that this is the most useful form of processed fruit, then others assure that nothing remains in it after processing.

In general, coconut sugar has nothing to do with the fruit itself. It is extracted from the nectar of coconut palm flowers, which is dried in the sun to a thick syrup. In general, processing is completed. True, in order to give the product a more familiar look of sand or granules, it is sometimes additionally dried or frozen.

As for the benefits, coconut sugar boasts the following properties:

Flower nectar is rich in vitamins and minerals. Due to the fact that it is subjected to gentle processing, these elements are preserved unchanged.
It has a unique taste that many people like more than the usual beetroot counterpart. By the way, in order to get the maximum benefit from the product, the usual sweetener will have to be completely replaced with coconut sugar.

Eating coconut in any form and form stimulates the production of serotonin and endorphins. This leads to an improvement in mood in a natural way. The introduction of a fruit or its derivatives into the menu allows you to prevent the development of depression and eliminate its signs at the initial stage.

The benefits of coconut for the body extend to the liquid inside the nut. This is a special water in which, as the coconut ripens, drops of vegetable oil fall. In its composition, it is in no way inferior to the fruit itself, and in purity and effectiveness it is comparable to saline. You can simply drink it to quench your thirst or use it as a remedy for diabetes, urolithiasis.

In tropical countries, coconut water and coconut juice are among the most popular drinks. There you can drink them straight from the nut or buy a can with any of these drinks in the store. For the production of coconut water and juice, food coconut palm plantations are specially planted. Leading positions in the supply of these drinks to the world market belong to Thailand, Malaysia and Brazil.

Coconut water is recognized as one of the healthiest drinks in the world. This drink should not be confused with coconut juice. In contrast, coconut water is formed naturally and is a liquid endosperm - the tissue from which nutrients enter the plant embryo. This product can only be found in young coconuts. As soon as the oil secreted by copra begins to enter the nutrient liquid, it begins to thicken and turn into milk, then into pulp.

Coconut juice is not without reason considered a light drink. Its calorie content is close to zero, only 17 kcal per 100 gr. juice. In addition, coconut juice contains practically no fats and proteins, and carbohydrates, which in 100 grams. the drink contains 4 g and this circumstance allows you to drink more than one liter of juice per day without harming the body. What do the inhabitants of the tropics. Instead of ordinary bottled water, they quench their thirst with juice - a sweet, delicate drink with a slight hint of coconut. In Russia, natural coconut juice can be tasted from store-bought brown coconut. The disadvantages of this method will be:

the likelihood of choosing a low-quality fetus;
no liquid inside.

Benefits of coconut juice

To find out how coconut juice is useful, you need to know the composition of this drink. It contains a fairly diverse content of vitamins, micro and macro elements. In addition, it contains all the essential aspartic, glutamine amino acids, as well as:

alanine;
tyrosine;
cystine;
proline;
glycine;
serine;
ornithine.

Coconut juice contains only water-soluble vitamins of groups B and C. Vitamins B12 (3 mg) and C (2.4 mg) lead in percentage. The rest is a small amount, about 0.1 mg.

In 2005, Indian scientists conducted a study on the topic: "What is useful for coconut juice" and were deeply surprised. His results were later published in the Medical Gazette of the West Indies.

And according to a 2012 study, coconut juice is recognized as the best drink for sports and energy levels. In addition, the content of vegetable hormones in the juice makes it possible to use it in the fight against the aging process of the body and dehydration.

Beneficial features

Coconut water from a store-bought coconut

For hypertensive patients: coconut drink is recognized as an effective and safe remedy in the fight against high blood pressure. The high content of vitamin C, as well as magnesium and potassium, helps to quickly get rid of excess sodium in the body. The daily norm for this disease should not exceed a couple of cups per day.
For the heart: Regular consumption of coconut juice helps lower cholesterol levels, which in turn reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and arterial blood clots.
With a hangover syndrome: neutralizes the increased acidity of the stomach and increases hydration.
In dietology: active enzymes (phosphatase, diastase, etc.) are involved in the digestion of food and accelerate the breakdown of fats. A high content of potassium helps to remove toxins and toxins from the body along with excess fluid.
For migraines: Coconut juice replenishes magnesium levels, which helps reduce pain.
For diabetics: normalizes sugar levels, increases cell sensitivity to insulin, fights leg numbness and atherosclerotic plaques on the walls of blood vessels. It helps to reduce weight and improves blood circulation, and also, with constant use, reduces the level of glucose in the body.
For digestion: helps neutralize acidic processes in the stomach and intestines.
For the genitourinary system: has a diuretic effect, dissolves some types of kidney stones. As an antibacterial agent, it is used as a prophylactic agent for infections of the bladder and urinary tract.
For beauty: has a rejuvenating effect, nourishes and moisturizes the skin, eliminates the manifestations of cellulite, acne, pigmentation. It is used in the fight against wrinkles and stretch marks.

Contraindications to the use of coconut juice

The Swiss Paracelsus did not say in vain that "everything is good, everything is poison." Excessive consumption of coconut drink can lead to serious problems for the body:

An increase in potassium levels can lead to tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory depression, and even death. It can also cause temporary paralysis.
Renal failure caused by acute diuretic syndrome.
Increased gas formation.

People who are allergic to coconut should not drink coconut water. Although, individual intolerance to this product is extremely rare, but, nevertheless, it has a place to be. Signs of coconut allergy can be suspicious rashes on the body, itching, swelling of the larynx and tongue, as well as problems in the digestive system: nausea, abdominal pain, general weakness. The reason for the allergic reaction is intolerance to fatty acids, which are found in large quantities in coconut water.

Interesting facts about coconut water and juice

Coconut juice, like everything in the world, has many stories to tell. For example:

The 2010 tennis world champion admitted that coconut water helped him win the Wimbledon Cup. According to him, she filled the muscles with strength and energy and kept in shape all 11 hours of the match.
During World War II, the Japanese used sterile coconut juice. They were replaced with saline for intravenous injections. In some cases, this tool is still used today. For example, when saving victims of natural disasters, when there is no time to wait for real medicines.
In European countries, the demand for coconut water has increased several times. at a price of 3 euros/litre, it stays at the top of the top of the most popular non-alcoholic drinks.
During the Age of Discovery, coconuts were often the only source of water on a ship. The sailors liked the pleasant refreshing taste of the coconut drink, and the food prepared according to the recipes of the natives added variety to the ship's diet.
In the major resort cities of Thailand, you can meet sellers of fresh coconut water on the streets. You can recognize them by their carts filled with fresh coconuts. Right in front of a tourist, they cut open a coconut with their machetes and pour the nutrient liquid into a disposable cup. Thanks to the thick peel, the drink will be cool even in the hottest weather and perfectly quench your thirst.

Coconut cutting right on the street in Thailand

By the way, these services are not too expensive. Indeed, sometimes, for local residents, this is the only opportunity to earn money. And for tourists for the first time to try this healthy coconut drink.