Having spent half the morning running around my university campus looking for anything resembling coconut water, I thought I’d better post on my newest addiction.
When I was in the states last year coconut water was everywhere, in particular there were these huge ads on every corner of NYC featuring Rhianna slurping away. But as someone who hates coconut (this includes the smell, the milk, the flavour etc) I didn’t bother trying it. However a few months ago I became curious, so I bought a bottled version from the supermarket, and ewww…it was so hideously tasting I tossed it. (I realized later it had been sweetened with Stevia, ick!), not for me.
But recently I was sent some of a product which goes by the simple name of “C” Coconut Water. I was brave, and after chilling it in the fridge, cracked open one of the bright green tetrapacks and took a big sip.
It was, well…yummo! I couldn’t believe it. What was that awful fluid I had come to understand as coconut water before? It was nothing like this. This REAL coconut water was refreshing, mild and not overwhelmingly coconutty. It was organic and 100% natural, and it was great! C Coconut water is a uniquely flavoured drink and I’d never tried anything like it before, it has a kind of earthy taste, which might not be for everyone, but I was hooked.
This magic ‘water’ is basically the liquid straight from the centre of young green coconuts. Not the milk you might equate with coconuts, which is made from the ‘meat’ of the fruit. The older the coconut, the sweeter the water or juice inside becomes, so when the water is taken from the youngin’ it doesn’t have a hugely overpowering taste it’s just refreshing and super good for you. It has a greenish slightly opaque colour that looks like this:
Now you may not be convinced, why not just drink regular water? Well, for one thing, coconut water is yummier! It’s no replacement for H20 but it’s a great alternative to sports drinks or soda, which are full of rubbish your body doesn’t need.
Coconut Water also has some additional health (and beauty) benefits that might entice you, especially as Winter draws closer. It’s a natural liquid that boosts your immune system and improves circulation. It will give you a nice internal detox and keep icky winter viruses at bay, naturally. Other elements help to reduce stress and promote clear skin. That means beauty from the inside – out.
It also has more potassium than a banana. Potassium is great after a workout as your muscles lose it when you’re in action and sweating. Potassium is also helpful in decreasing blood pressure and it’s involved in nerve function, muscle control and blood pressure. Basically, you need it! What’s the final good point? It’s not high in calories, and is super low in fat. One 330ml serve of C Coconut waters only packs 327 kilojoules, that’s a tiny 78 calories.
The trick with coconut water (which I’ve learnt the hard way) is that this stuff has to be as fresh as can be to taste any good. That means anything processed, sweetened or bottled in plastic is out. Look for tetra-packs (They kind of look like juice boxes) and I’d recommend only trying the organic and 100% pure varieties – the lovely bright green boxes by C are hard to miss!
You also MUST drink this cold. Otherwise, ick. Even in winter, it won’t have that refreshing taste if you knock it back at room temp. Here’s how I enjoyed mine, chilled, and over ice! mmmmm…
You can get C Coconut Water at Harris Farm supermarkets, and some cafes’ – check the website for your local stockist. They also sell cartons of coconutty goodness on their website, which go for $33.60 for a dozen 330ml serves, including delivery.
What do you think beauties, coconut water – hit or miss?
xxxBeautyScholar
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