If you’ve ever travelled to anywhere in South East Asia, or Bali it is likely that you have either purchased a coconut and drunk the water straight from the coconut, or seen tourists doing so. Coconut water is super refreshing, especially in the humidity that those countries have.
The humble coconut has so many uses, from the flesh to the milk, to the coconut water or even coconut butter! Coconut water is really refreshing and is great for hydration. Today I’ve got a post for you on 6 unexpected benefits of coconut water!
Read to the end for your chance to win a case (24 cans) of CoAqua coconut water for yourself!
// Nutrient Dense
Coconut water contains five essential electrolytes that we have naturally in the human body. These five electrolytes are magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium and phosphorous. It would be difficult to obtain all of these essential electrolytes so quickly through other means. It also happens to taste delicious which is a bonus! I’ll add a note here that warm coconut water doesn’t taste the best, make sure it’s super cold when you drink it and it is delicious! My favourite coconut water is CoAqua, I actually had to double check the label that there was no added sugar (there isn’t) as it tastes SO good!
// Reduces Blood Pressure
Studies have shown that Coconut Water can actually reduce your blood pressure. Having electrolyte levels that are disproportionate can result in an increase in blood pressure. Because coconut water contains the five essential electrolytes it can be used to help bring electrolyte levels back into balance and in turn decrease blood pressure.
// Hydrates
Coconut water is a fantastic way to rehydrate as it is very nutrient dense. Coconut water is often used to rehydrate in sports with weight classes where cutting techniques are used to make a specific weight such as Powerlifting and Boxing. I’ll likely be using it to rehydrate in my next competition in December, I’ve never had to rehydrate before as I’ve always naturally sat in my weight class, however I am going down a weight class for the next competition.
// Aids Digestion
Coconut Water assists in digestion due to the high concentration of fibre. We’ve all heard that fibre helps to keep you regular and this is because fibre assists with your digestion. It is important to increase your fibre intake slowly as a quick increase in fibre can be overwhelming for your gut. Start with a glass of coconut water every now and again and if you enjoy it and it fits with your goals, increase it to one glass a day.
// Hangover Remedy
Because coconut water is such a fantastic way to rehydrate it is a great hangover remedy. Often when we are hung over, what we actually need is to fully rehydrate. However it can be difficult to stomach too much water which is why people often reach for sugary beverages the day after a big night. Ditch the sugary drinks and grab a coconut water instead, it tastes super sweet (and technically does contain sugar), however it’s a more natural source of sugar than a coke or powerade for example.
// Clears the Skin
Because coconut water is so hydrating it makes it the perfect natural skincare! Often skin issues flare up due to dehydration. Coconut water is surprisingly high in Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a vital nutrient for the health of your skin. Vitamin C assists in making collagen which gives your skin firmness and elasticity. Just one glass of coconut water can contain up to 40 percent of your recommended daily intake of Vitamin C.
This post was brought to you by CoAqua Coconut Water, as usual all content ideas and opinions are my own.
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SO in love with coconuts (or Nuis)… any time I’m in a country that sells them whole I normally down at least 2 a day – I love scooping out the flesh too 🙂
I’m a big fan of using coconut water in my smoothies!
I love this water – by far the best of all the coconut waters out there! ❤️
Just perfect to refresh after exercise and in my homemade juices
Great for skin!
I regularly use coconut water to increase my daily Vitamin C intake and assist in making collagen. Great to read about the other benefits.
Love coconut water. Best thing ever !! I always use it for my protein shakes. It gives it a bit of a extra flavour. So good. And also , sometimes you I feel like drinking water… then I use coconut-as well. 🙌 🌴
I really love coconut water cold. It’s crisp and refreshing over a TON of ice!
Yum would love to win
Awesome after a night out with the girls. A glass of coconut water before I go to bed, and another in the morning: lifesaver.
Also great after a good game of netball too.
Love coconut water in a smoothie yum!
I love coconut water in my morning smoothies 🙂
We drink it as it is 🙂
Would love to win this! I drink Coconut Water “straight”.
Refreshing all day long!
I love having coconut water in smoothies – I’ve even put it in nut butters before! Awesome giveaway!!
CoAqua is amazing and it’s definitely my favourite drink! – I wish it came out of my high school’s drinking fountains!
I’ll be honest and admit that, before starting my health and well-being journey some 7-odd months ago, I used to HATE coconut water. My partner, an avid gym enthusiast, was always drinking it and I thought he was mental. However now that I’m all about exercise, good nutrition and hydration, I really, REALLY enjoy a tall glass of cold coconut water!!. I guess it helped too that I’ve gone sugar-free, meaning that I can enjoy coconut water as a ‘sweet’ drink, whereas once upon a time I did not find it so.
Love drinking coconut water because it’s so refreshing but also love using as a mixer with vodka & lime juice 🙂
The kids love making icy pops with fruit and coconut water in ice block molds.
Quick, super easy, good for you and really yummy <3
I love using coconut water in our family smoothies with blueberries, chia seed, bananas . So tropical and great for summer.
I love anything coconut. And coconut water is so refreshing especially in smoothies. My favourite is pineapple, frozen blueberries, spinach or kale, couple of mint leaves and coconut water. Sometimes add Good Green Stuff too 🙂
I love to cook oats in coconut water and also love to drink it straight after exercise.
Tastes much nicer than other brands. Wish we could buy it here in Wanganui!
Best cute for a hangover! And love it after a tough gym class!
Love it by itself or in a smoothie! So hydrating and find myself craving it
Yummy coconut water is a staple in this house!!
I love it after yoga as a way to hydrate
Oh I’d love to try this! I never have and it sounds good!
I always feel really awful after a night out, even if I’ve only had one or two drinks! I’d love to try using coconut water as a hangover cure – I had no idea that it worked like that! I already love using it in smoothies because it tastes so nice, and I need some other liquid that isn’t milk as I am lactose intolerant. Having a big 24 pack of coconut water would do me wonders! Help me out please!
It’s just so refreshing!
Yum! Love coconut water and it’s benefits!
I have never tried coconut water. However I use shampoo and conditioner that has coconut milk and I absolutely love it! Very keen to try!
I would enjoy this for hydration, after suffering a knee injury during training it has set me back a fair bit.. Now recovered I have to get back into training hard and this would be perfect for the hot months ahead
I have tried a fresh coconut in Rarotonga which was nice and I love coconut. But I tried a carton of coconut water when we got home and it didn’t taste as nice. I would like to give it another try!
I love coconut water in my smoothies!
I love coconut water – especially cos I’m
Pregnant and can’t drink alcohol so this is a nice drink I can enjoy when I get sick of water or want something yummy!! I also love it in smoothies!
I always feel hydrated and cleansed after I drink your coconut water!
Also using it for making smoothies. So good 😊
I drink a lot of it, either all by itself, or often in fruit smoothies. My favourite juice
Love a bottle after hiking to rehydrate! Add some as the liquid for my acai bowls. Add espresso to some for a delicious iced coconut coffee!
Sounds fantastic. I haven’t tried coconut water before, it sounds like I’ve been missing out!
I put mine in my smoothies
I love fresh coconut when I can get it, otherwise use coconut water in my smoothies
Best way to recover after anything!! Fitness, late night. Coconut water has saved me so many times
Love Coconut water,tastes great
I add it to my smoothies or juices. It makes them more nourishing and delicious!
Wow it sounds ds great. I’ve never tried it but really want to please
I love coconut water! Its super refreshing chilled by itself, and it tastes great in my smoothies! I have been known to have a cheeky coconut water and vodka at parties too
Coconut water is so good, especially when there’s a tummy bug in the house!
Love using coconut water in smoothies
I like it straight
As a regularly competing athlete as soon as coconut water became regularly commercially available I chucked out all my electrolyte drinks (that I hated anyway) and started using coconut water. I love it so much it’s in the fridge all the time now. I have been really sick lately and it’s been the only liquid I could hold down and stave off dehydration with. It’s definitely my go to super drink!!
Coconut water is great in smoothies and by itself .. Great way to hydrate!
I’ve only had coconut water wit Chia seeds and that was delicious. I use coconut oil daily Fantastic go to for hair and skin
I would love to make coconut water a regular addition to my health care.
Rehydration and all those benefits. ..sounds like magic in a bottle 😊
Straight from the fridge, served in a chilled glass 🙂
Since being diagnosed with hypertension I wanted to try a product that would really make a difference to my blood pressure. Coconut has really improved my systolic pressure and brought it from 156 down to 130 which is huge for me. I like to mix it up and try tropical fruit with it. I am a big fan of coconut water, mango and pineapple.
Since being diagnosed with hypertension I wanted to try a product that would really make a difference to my blood pressure. Coconut has really improved my systolic pressure and brought it from 156 down to 130 which is huge for me. I like to mix it up and try tropical fruit with it. I am a big fan of coconut water, mango and pineapple.
hey really would love to try the new coconut water drink..
Mmmmm we love it best on the rocks! Why taint such a good thing! We just add the freezer for super yum slusshies or ice blocks!
Great way to hydrate and I love giving it to my kids as well in smoothies or iceblocks!
Smoothies and ice blocks. So refreshing and yummy
Love it in my smoothie’s
Drink it by itself, love the taste, also use it as a base in healthy smoothies 🙂
Great to rehydrate and love in my smoothies
I use coconut water in my smoothies and my detox bottles with sliced fruit 😊
In my smoothies 🙂
I have never had coconut water before but I think it would be nice with a slice of lemon and mint leaves!
In a smoothie with berries, protein powder and honey!
i dont drink it often but would love to try this brand but its great in smoothies
I often will drink as a substitute to a sports drink when doing intense exercise. Love the taste and makes me feel very refreshed. Always a treat over ice on a hot summers day
Fantastic mixed with Pineaplle juice! A great way to start the morning :), or after a long day at work. Highly recommend
Hi I found out how delicious coconut water was on our recent trip to Thailand. I love it on its own and super chilled 😊
Love using coconut water in my juices/smoothies!
Great read! I love coconut water in my smoothies!
I use coconut water in my smoothies
Love adding coconut water to my smoothies yummm
In a smoothie
I love using coconut water to make my bircher muesli and for my green smoothies of course! 🌴 ❤️
I have been addicted to Coconut water since trying it this year. I am not a water drinker but Coconut water I drink daily because I love the nutty almost sweet taste. I have not tried it in any other way other than straighf from the carton 😊
I always put coconut water in my smoothies instead of milk. Makes it so much more refreshing!
I’m new to coconut water so I’ve only experienced it on its own and OMG 😍 LOVE at first taste, I looked in my local supermarket today for this brand but wasn’t there 😢 will cross my fingers
love drinkning it alone or putting it in my smotthies/protein shakes.
I love it well chilled after a work out.
Haven’t tried coconut water but sounds good. Might have to try some now.
Well-chilled first thing in the morning would be a delicious pick-me-up to start the day. Keen to try my oldest son on a magnesium boost too.
I love to freeze mine and then blend it! Soooo of refreshing!!!!
Wow when I was a child I use to beg for a coconut from the supermarket which sometimes I would get – then my father would nail the 3 holes with a hammer and I would drink the water inside YUM. Love that this is so available now!!! Slurp
I leaves you feeling refreshed
Love the taste of coconut water and how it really helps mive my gut along . Just doing that helps out in soo many extra ways . I love adding it to juices and smoothies as well
Yummy, would love to win. I usually put it in my smoothie, but also love to drink chilled with some lemon juice.
Hi, i drink it straight or add it to a smoothie 🙂
I love coconut water after a workout!
It would be a great alternative to water for keeping hydrated and in smoothies
Love coconut water!!! I drink it every day, it saves me when im hungover and I best enjoy it in smoothies along side berries and banana and honesy with ice, combine that and you have the best summer smoothie. My body finds it really difficult to hydrate from water I best get hydrated from coconut water so I go through alot of this and need some freebies! 🙂
Great article 😀 I love coconut water with a slice of lemon on a hot day as a nice refreshment, tastes great and is nutritious!
Wow didn’t know a few of those! I can’t drink it straight, makes me sick. But I really love it in place of milk in my smoothie or granola with coconut yogurt.
I love coconut water! I suffer from IBS and when I have flare ups, coconut water is all I drink and I’m better within a day! Amazing stuff! I drink it straight up as I love the taste!
I love coconut water in my smoothies each morning 🙂
Coconut water is fantastic! I use it in my protein smoothies to aid in my recovery after a run or work out. I also give my daughter some every few days as a treat instead instead of juice or fizzy. She loves it!
My fave way to have Coconut Water is in a SMOOTHIE! It definitely enhances the taste – delish!
I like to use coconut water in my smoothies
Love to have coconut water in my smoothies 🙂
Love it with my morning muesli! Reminds me of being back in the islands and having a relaxing breakfast before enjoying the day on the white sand beaches 🌊
My favourite way to enjoy coconut water is just simply chilled. I don’t like doing much to it because it’s refreshing & delicious as is. A few ice cubes in a tall chilled glass with a couple slices of lime & sprigs of mint leaves would be lovely! 😊
Great refreshing drink every morning
I use coconut water in a juice with pineapple and frozen blueberries. Delicious
Love using it in smoothies.Would love to win these.
Just chilled is divine – so refreshing!! This summer I plan to test making some coconut water iceblocks with a selection of pieces of fresh fruit through them. For the grandkids to try but I think plenty will come my way lol!!
Coconut water tastes great chilled; perfect for rehydrating with breastfeeding!
So good for your rehydration ❤️