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Coconut Water - Do you LOVE it or HATE it?

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But does this pricey wonder liquid live up to the hype? Some experts think not.

For a start, don’t expect this ‘health’ drink to work miracles on your waistline. Vita Coco has 15g of sugar per 330ml carton — nearly a sixth of the recommended daily amount (RDA) for a woman — and almost 70 calories. Varieties mixed with fruit juice can contain even more. Worse, the levels of electrolytes in coconut water aren’t all that high.

Dietitian Tania Ferraretto says that coconut water has “been marketed as a source of minerals, but it contains only small amounts of these.” In fact, five portions of fruit and vegetables a day will give you the daily requirement of these minerals.

For instance, 100ml of Vita Coco contains 195mg of potassium — only 10 per cent of your RDA — while a baked potato has 553mg.

You’d have to drink a litre and a half of coconut water to get your daily amount of potassium. What’s more, the nutrient content of coconut water can vary. A lab test last year found that Vita Coco and brand O.N.E. did not contain as much sodium and magnesium as they claimed.

The best way to get the most out of coconut water? Ramp up the fresh factor. Buy a young coconut, punch a hole and stick your straw straight in. The time from tree to your tummy will be shorter, which is always a bonus.

Since the enzymes in the water haven’t been depleted by pasteurisation, your body is likely to absorb the electrolytes more effectively.

And the best part? The taste is sweeter and infinitely more refreshing, too.

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not from any medical person I've talked to about it... It's actually worse

oh really???  Coconut oil boosts your immune system helps you fight off viruses and bacteria. When you say medical people do they work in a hut and look like this

 

 

 

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please read this snip from Webmd

 

 

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1092-COCONUT%20OIL.aspx?activeIngredientId=1092&activeIngredientName=COCONUT%20OIL

Coconut oil is used for diabetes, heart disease, chronic fatigue, Crohn's disease,irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Alzheimer’s disease, thyroid conditions, energy, and boosting the immune system. Ironically, despite coconut oil’s high calorie and saturated fat content, some people use it to lose weight and lower cholesterol.

Coconut oil is sometimes applied to the skin as a moisturizer and to treat a skin condition called psoriasis.

 

 

 

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oh really???  Coconut oil boosts your immune system helps you fight off viruses and bacteria. When you say medical people do they work in a hut and look like this

 

 

 

witchdoctor1.jpg

 

 

please read this snip from Webmd

 

 

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1092-COCONUT%20OIL.aspx?activeIngredientId=1092&activeIngredientName=COCONUT%20OIL

 

Dr Oz?

 

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