The Green Gold: Why Coconut Water is the Drink Your Body Is Begging For
There is a reason why, on any hot day in Ghana, you will see a man with a machete and a pile of green coconuts under a tree. He is not selling a drink. He is selling relief.
We have always known that coconut water is good for us. Our grandmothers said it could cure anything from a bad stomach to a restless night. But now, science is finally catching up to what we have known all along. Here is what happens when you let that green gold slide down your throat.
1. It Puts Electrolytes Back Without the Sugar RushAfter you have been sitting in traffic on the Spintex Road, or after a morning walk that felt more like a steam bath, your body is screaming for water. But plain water takes time to absorb. Coconut water is packed with potassium, magnesium, and sodium—the exact minerals you lose w...