Kick start your New Year diet by adding coconut water into your daily routine. Hailed by celebrities in the US including Madonna, Courtney Cox, Jessica Simpson and Demi Moore, it seems the craze hasn’t quite caught on in the UK just yet – but we’re predicting it will as Brits try to beat the post Christmas bulge in 2011.
Coconut water is great for detoxing and boosting the immune system as well as helping to alleviate nausea and naturally settling the stomach – so not only will it ease the morning after the New Year’s Eve party, but it’ll set you up as you mean to go on from January 1st – and help you to shift a few pounds at the same time!
It may been seen as a ‘new’ drink, but coconut water has been enjoyed for years in tropical climates such as Jamaica, the Far East and Brazil, and Grace Foods – established in 1922 – is surprised it hasn’t caught on before. Nyree Chambers, Marketing Manager at Grace Foods, comments: “Coconut water isn’t a new product to Grace, but we’ve noticed its popularity increase dramatically since the summer when celebrities began to talk about its benefits.
“Not only is it a delicious drink – it has so many health benefits it’s fantastic. It’s also stiff competition against sports drinks as it re-hydrates faster than energy drinks and is fat free – so it’s great for gym bunnies that need to cool down quickly but don’t want to replace the calories they’ve just burnt off.
”So what’s the secret to coconut water? Well, it’s packed full of natural electrolytes – it actually balance matches the level in human blood - including potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium and phosphorous.
These minerals are vital for muscle movements, nerve transmission and brain operation to name a few. The water – which comes from young green coconuts – also boasts thirst quenching properties, is rich in vitamin C, combats fatigue and can act as an aid to slimming as it reduces fluid retention.
