Heal Thyself

Coconut water may well one of the healthiest naturally occurring beverages, making it an effective alternative to sports drinks like Gatorade. Bruce Fife, a nutritionist and naturopathic physician, says coconut water is a superfood that contains minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids and enzymes. According to Fife, it can be effective in treating ailments that cause dehydration like chorea, dysentery, and influenza. The FDA has even approved the claim that it may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

Coconut water is the liquid found inside coconuts; this is not the same as coconut milk, which is made from squeezing the juice of coconut meat. Fife says the coconut water is used to save sick and dehydrated children in poor, tropical countries where coconuts are found in abundance.

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