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DEL.ICIO.USAn 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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By xlax
July 13, 2006 08:28 AM | Link to this
As far as I know, the little joke in the movie “Cast Away” is true. Coconut water is a natural laxative. Anyone have any proof, dare I say experience, on that?
By BeastieOU812
July 13, 2006 03:44 PM | Link to this
this post is stupid
By Smoothie Luver
July 13, 2006 04:32 PM | Link to this
What about a smoothie? It contains fruit and is a good boost after a tough workout. Caribou Coffee is my favorite. Yum!
By Chad
July 13, 2006 05:03 PM | Link to this
I like the coconut milk, it’s just so damn difficult to open the coconuts up while I’m running down the Silver Comet Trail…….
By Jeff
July 14, 2006 09:30 AM | Link to this
I’ve had the “Vita Coco” drink, they sell at the gym. It comes in plain, passion fruit, mango peach and pineapple. It’s a “box” drink (tetra) with a foil pull tab top. As far as rehydration abilities, I can’t say it’s better than say a good cold ABB Blue Thunder!