World Coconut Day: Five health benefits of drinking tender coconut water

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Besides keeping away indigestion, the fibre in tender coconut water helps with weight loss, too. Photo: Agencies

The sweet, tender coconut water is considered one of the best natural medicines loaded with antioxidants and minerals. Doctors often suggest including tender coconut water in the diet for fast recovery from diseases. Consuming tender coconut water for seven days continuously ensures many healthy changes in the body besides adding a beautiful glow to the skin. On World Coconut Day, which falls today, here are the five well-known health benefits of regularly drinking tender coconut water.
1) Reduces stress
Drinking tender coconut water or regular coconut water in the morning will supply the body with electrolytes, giving you an energy boost. Moreover, it helps you stay calm by reducing stress and tension.
2) Good for hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland doesn’t release enough thyroid hormones into the body. Drinking tender coconut water could regulate this condition, helping to release enough thyroid hormones.

3) Cleanses kidney
Tender coconut water prevents urinary infections and other related diseases. Drinking it continuously for seven days will keep your kidneys safe from developing stones. Moreover, it can cleanse the urinary tract and bladder.
4) Boosts immunity
Tender coconut water can destroy bacteria and viruses in the body, especially if you are recovering from infections, such as gum problems or typhoid.
5) Weight loss
The fibre in tender coconut water helps prevent indigestion and aids in weight loss. It also regulates appetite and removes unnecessary fat deposits. Tender coconut water could also improve the assimilation of nutrients into the body.

While drinking 40 – 50 ml of tender coconut water could help with digestion, consuming up to a cup of water would ensure the above-mentioned health benefits as well as glowing skin. Those who work out should drink tender coconut water to get quick results. Meanwhile, tender coconut water boosts immunity in pregnant women, besides providing all the essential nutrients. 

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