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Thursday, July 13, 2006
An alternative sports drink
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The best sports drink is coconut water. You know I’ve been working out for a while now so let me share something about coconut water with you.
It is relatively clear liquid that looks more like water than it does milk. It’s sweet and tasty and is a favorite beverage among Pacific Islanders. It has natural sugars, it contains vitamins and minerals, which makes it a nutritious beverage.
Its very high in potassium, chlorides, calcium, and magnesium. And it is fat free. Coconut water contains some trace minerals which come directly from the sea. Coconut water is a safe and useful means of rehydration, particularly when a person suffers from a potassium deficiency.
What are some things you know about coconut water? Have you used it before? How?
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