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COCONUT MILK FOR A HEALTHY GUT

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Coconut water has a good reputation for its high mineral and potassium content, but coconuts have a lot more than just water to offer. The milk squeezed from the flesh of this tropical fruit can provide a great deal of relief for both internal and external ailments. Particularly, coconut milk does a great deal of good for the gut, as it can help kill the bugs or “bad bacteria” and diminish the overgrowth of microbes in the body.

The biggest way that coconut milk contributes to the body is through lauric acid. There is more lauric acid in coconut oil, but there is about three and a half grams per two ounces in good coconut milk, according to NaturalNews.com. Lauric acid is a fatty acid that when converted into monolaurin in the body, acts as an antiviral, antimicrobial agent. It disrupts the formation of fungus and bacteria in infections like ringworm, athlete’s foot, candida albicans and other parasites that live in our bodies. Additionally, it keeps the skin looking healthy, bones strong, blood sugar levels stable, and aids the immune system in warding off illness because it is rich in vitamin C. Generally, it is the best non-toxic solution to ward off viruses and fungal infections.

You can pick up coconut milk at your local health food store or Whole Foods, and feel confident that you are actively decreasing your chances of heart disease, premature aging, tooth decay, and thyroid issues among many others. Also, it is 100% dairy-free, which means it is a good substitute for those that suffer from lactose intolerance. While the calorie count is not very impressive, you are much better off choosing coconut milk as your beverage of choice over a sugary soda or tea!

References:

http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/

http://www.naturalnews.com/026819_lauric_acid_coconut_oil.html

 

 

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Taste Nirvana in Coconut Water!

Coconut water is rampant throughout the Pacific Islands, Hawaii, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. In Brazil, it is the second most popular fruit juice next to orange juice, and is naturally fat-free with high potassium and mineral content. It is derived from young coconuts which have the most water, because as coconuts mature, they have more meat and become more of a gel than a clear liquid. Out here you can get coconut water in many different stores, but my favorite place to get coconut water is Whole Foods because they have the best tasting brand called Taste Nirvana.

Taste Nirvana is a food and beverage manufacturing company founded in 2007 near Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It is both eco-conscious and socially responsible, as their entire beverage plant is run on steam, and their coconut water comes in 100% recyclable glass bottles that have a shelf life of up to 2 years! A father and son operation, Taste Nirvana’s sweet-tasting coconut water comes from Thailand’s very own coconut plantation. Because it does not come from Brazil like most coconut water brands, Taste Nirvana’s water tastes naturally sweeter, yet with less of a tart after taste.

I also find that since Taste Nirvana Coconut Water comes in a glass bottle, it has an overall healthier, cleaner taste. Drink coconut water during your exercise workouts by filling half of your water bottle with water and the rest with Taste Nirvana, it will be your electrolyte replacement formula. Although it is not as high in sugar as other fruit juices, I would still recommend drinking coconut water slowly through out the day rather than gulping it down in one shot. Taste Nirvana Coconut Water with the pulp is my absolute favorite—especially after a strenuous yoga class!

 

References:

http://www.tastenirvana.com/allnatural.html

 

 

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