The power of coconut water is simply amazing.  Along with it’s several health benefits, coconut water also makes some amazing smoothies and water infusions.  So I suggest you put down that Gatorade and grab some coconut water instead-  here is why:

Hydration.  Coconut water helps you refuel and rehydrate.  This potassium loaded beverage helps control the body’s fluid levels by maintaining water pressure inside your cells and blood.

Heart and Kidney Health.  It’s super important to keep that ticker in optimum health!  Coconut water reduces the risk of hypertension (High Blood Pressure).  Our kidneys are the bodies filter.  Think of them like a strainer.  They make urine, remove wastes and excess fluid from our blood, control our body’s chemical balance, help control blood pressure and they help us make red blood cells.  Keeping these guys happy and healthy is a good way of kidney stone prevention.

Muscle and Brain Fuel.  Lets get that noggin’ thinking clear and those muscles moving!  Coconut water is super high in electrolyte content.  Electrolytes help the nervous system and nerve transmission.  If you’re having muscle spasms or “Charley Horses”- coconut water will help prevent those cramps as well.

Digestion Help.  Coconut water contains bioactive enzymes that help aid absorption of food, improves digestion and metabolism due to its electrolytic effects.  It also helps with the occasional intestinal pain or stomach spasms.  
Our health starts from the inside out.  To keep our bodies like a well-oiled machine, we have to give it the proper food and nutrition.

Go grab some coconut water today!  Make sure to enjoy our coconut water smoothie below!

Potassium Punch

2 Bananas
2 Mangos
1 cup of Strawberries
½ cup Greek Yogurt
2 tablespoons of Raw/Unfiltered Honey

Fill an ice tray with coconut water and freeze until solid.  Place all the above ingredients with the coconut water ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth.  

Here’s to our health!

About the Author:

Jaclyn Beach is a certified Fitlife Coach/Diabetic Coach with an extensive background in biology and health sciences.  Not only has she succeeded in her own transformation, she has helped others beat diabetes, lose weight and find their lives again with the power of Fitlife.  Drew Canole and Mae Desmond trained this monster to help her, help them- save the world.  She specializes in food addiction, diabetes, and thyroid disorders.

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