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Should I Be Drinking Coconut Water?Friday, November 7, 2014 - by Water2Drink![]() You can’t pick up a fitness magazine or read an online
article that doesn’t tout the benefits of coconut water. Even non-athletes buy into the claim that #coconutwater is full of electrolytes, potassium and other nutritional
benefits. But is it all just marketing? A recent article from Time.com asked the
experts, and four out of five agreed that there are other factors to
consider. Coconut water can have as much
sugar as a banana, even an unsweetened version, but have none of the beneficial
fiber.
Fluid loss during strenuous exercise is common, and can
result in stress, impaired cognition and cardiovascular function, increased
fatigue, and impaired #exercise performance. Following the recommendations for
fluid intake before, during, and after exercise is particularly important. But unless you are an elite #athlete,
carbohydrate/electrolyte sports drinks are not necessarily the beverage to
choose for rehydration. A 2012 study
funded by a coconut water manufacturer (Vita Coco) found little difference in
hydration after a workout by drinking water, coconut water, or a sports drink. On page 7 of the study, under “Results:
Performance Data,” the study concludes that “no significant difference… was
noted in total exercise time between bottled water… coconut water from
concentrate… and sport drink… .”
Fresh, clean water is the most suggested fluid for general
fitness enthusiasts. If you don’t want
to pay for expensive, exotic water from a coconut, we recommend a Multipure
water filtration system. Water2Drink.com
offers the entire #Multipure family of products, from the Aquamini travel
version, to the AquaRO, a full reverse osmosis system, and everything in
between, including the Aquaperform which reduces #arsenic as well. For just 9 cents a gallon, you can have
fresh, filtered water at your fingertips for post workout hydration, food
preparation, and ice. |
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