Coconut Water – Quick Healthy Hydration

Coconut water is not just tasty and trendy, it is good for you. Benefits abound from this nutritious and natural drink. Of course, the key is to make sure the one you drink does not have added sugars or flavors. The markets and stores are full of coconut water with added stuff that you don’t need. Stick to the pure coconut water, with no additives. Don’t confuse the water with coconut milk. Coconut milk is made from the meat of the coconut. The coconut water is straight from the coconut. If you are lucky enough to find young green coconuts in your area, or at your local healthy marketplace, you can store them in your refrigerator for 2-3 weeks and just push a straw in when you are ready for a drink. Most coconuts contain a cup or less of the healthy substance.

Coconut water has been found beneficial in several aspects regarding our health as humans. It can help lower the occurrence of kidney stones as it reduces the crystals formed in your kidneys and also keeps the crystals that are formed, from sticking to your urinary tract.

This tasty beverage has also been shown to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, in some cases, better than the statin drugs prescribed for the same effect. It may help you lower your blood pressure and could even help reduce blood clot formation. Coconut water is very high in potassium which is great for overall heart health as well as these benefits.

Coconut water contains lots of antioxidants which can help modify the free radicals formed in your body from exposure to toxins. These antioxidants can modify the free radicals to make them harmless to your health.

Most coconut water contains Calcium, Potassium, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Sodium and it is a great natural source for your carbs, fiber and protein. Natural is best!

So, maybe as a travel nurse, you are in need of some good, quick, healthy hydration. Time to try some coconut water and have a tasty refreshing beverage while enhancing your health. Travel nurses and professional healthcare travelers are very busy and we know it’s easier to grab that readily available soda and junk food. Try a coconut water instead!