Monday, 20 February 2012

Tender Coconut: Nature's Precious Gift



When one feels sapped off energy, dull, exhausted, stressed, or looks for something that can lift one's energy levels and one's sapping spirits, one goes first for having a glass of water with a mix of glucose or mono-saccharide sugar. Most often, people are seen choosing to have soda water or artificial energy drinks that abound in the market. All of these drinks might give them instant relief from exhaustion or elevate their energy level. But, they are found to have potential side effects in the long run of their consumption. Should people have been fully aware of the benefits of the tender coconuts, they would have saved them from those potential side effects. Tender coconuts can quench the thirst and, at the same time, can help feel energized.

In this context, a story about the use of coconut water in the military regiments of warring countries during the Pacific War of 1941 to 1945 needs to be remembered. During those years, coconut water was used regularly and siphoned directly from the nut to give emergency plasma transfusions to wounded soldiers. Coconut water can truly complement water and it is the purest liquid that can satisfactorily quench the thirst. Also, it can give complete vim and vigor. It is the truest and most refreshing energy drink, with having low calorie and high nutrient.

In the early days, people used to know of the tender coconut only as a natural thirst quencher in summer. These days, coconut water is more than that, as its nutrient and medicinal values have been discovered by the science, and it is now synonymous with health and vitality. Every health conscious person, now-a-days, drinks tender coconut water regularly as they place a premium on their health. With tender coconuts being sold in the marketplaces, busy professionals who hardly have a time to grab a bite, high-flying officials who are always on the move, and also the ladies who are busy in managing their families are seen satiating their thirst with having coconut water. The water that a coconut contains is the purest and quintessentially natural. Obviously, drinking its water will, therefore, be a welcome break from those artificial liquid energizers.

As coconut is an all-season fruit, one can have it throughout a year. They can, therefore, add it to their daily diet and improve their wellness. Coconut is also called as 'the food of the gods' in some parts of the world. This fruit has soft pulp within its 'nut' and its soft pulp has a divine taste. It is packed with vitamins and minerals. Its soft kernel is also very tasty.

Health Benefits:

Coconut belongs to the palm family and the term coconut is a Portuguese and Spanish derivative of 'cocos' that means 'grinning face'. In fact, coconut water cause one to grin, once one gets back one's lost energy having its purest water. Sportspersons, celebrities, and all others like coconut water because of various reasons that are directly related with the wellness of their health. Here are the reasons as to why tender coconut water is liked by people of all ages.

i) Coconut water is purely natural.
ii) It is full of carbohydrates, fat, and protein, and all of them are needed by human bodies.
iii) It gives immediate relief.
iv) It contains potassium, which is required especially by sportspersons.
v) It contains minimum amount of sodium. Minimum sodium means minimum possibility of cardiac problems and dehydration.
vi) It contains natural sugars and necessary Vitamins like Vitamin C.
vii) It contains lower amount of calories and fat than milk and has no cholesterol.

With having so many essential health benefits and profound versatility, this relatively non-committal tropical and sub-tropical fruit can be of great use. This fruit is not only known for its purest and healthy water, but also for its utility. For example, its leaves and husks are used for making furnishing and decorating items.

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