10 Benefits of Coconut water you need to know

Coconut has been for decades, most of  us enjoy the coconut, drink the water, we use the coconut to prepare coconut rice, we use it in production of some beverages. But not all of us know all the nutrients gotten from Coconut Water.

Coconut water is tasty, refreshing it very good for the body.

Coconut water is loaded with several important nutrients, including minerals that most people lake in their body.

Coconut as the name sounds is not a nut but a fruit, yes Coconuts are Fruits not Nuts!

Coconut water comes from young coconuts about 6-7 months of age, Coconut takes about 10-12 months to fully mature, you can also find Coconut water in matured Coconuts.

Coconut water is a good source of several nutrients that is vital to the body.

Coconuts grow on large palm trees known scientifically as Cocos nucifera.

Coconut water is the juice found in the center of a young, green coconut. It helps nourish the fruit.

As the coconut matures, some of the juice remains in liquid form, while the rest ripens into the solid white flesh known as coconut meat.

An average green coconut provides about 0.5-1 cups of coconut water.

Coconut water is found in young coconuts and is a good source of fiber, vitamin C and several important minerals.

Nutrients in 240 grams of Coconut water:

1. Calories: 46
2. Carbs: 9 grams.
3. Fiber: 3 grams.
4. Protein: 2 grams.
5. Vitamin C: 10% of the RDI.
6. Magnesium: 15% of the RDI.
7. Manganese: 17% of the RDI.
8. Potassium: 17% of the RDI.
9. Sodium: 11% of the RDI.
10. Calcium: 6% of the RDI.

Drink a cup (240 grams) of Coconut water everyday!