Coconut Water Makes a Splash

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Especially during the hot summer months, staying hydrated is one of the most important things that you can do for your body, and if you constantly stay hydrated, your body is better able to fight off illness. Also, when you think you are hungry, it's usually actually thirst but your brain doesn't know the difference. So DRINK UP! Oh, and this goes without saying, but drink water! It's the best thing for your body (better than soda, juice, lemonade, etc).

ZICO Coconut Water

Something that has recently appeared in grocery stores across the country is coconut water. It's about the only thing that might actually be better for you than regular water. The pure water held inside a young, green coconut has a mild taste, but is filled with natural electrolytes and nutrients. Agua de coco (as it is known in Brazil) is sold and drunk all throughout the tropics (from the Caribbean to Indonesia to India). It can be drunk straight from the coconut or from a can (although the fresher the better). A fresh drink of coconut water is much better for you than a processed sports drink after a hard workout, and it is used as a cure-all for illness and stomach bugs in the tropics. Oh, and it's really low in calories!

VitaCoco Brand

The next time you see it, try it! It can be found in cans and juice boxes in stores like Earthfare and Wholefoods as well as other delis, etc. It has a very mild taste, and the colder - the BETTER! As you drink up, think about the wonderful things that such hydration will do for your body!

Goya Brand

Cheers!

**(I am not endorsing any one brand of Agua de Coco, just presenting several options of recognizable brands)