Wednesday, September 18, 2013

THE MANY BENEFITS OF COCONUT WATER! Tropical smoothie recipe!

Chances are if you haven't been hiding under a rock this past year or two you've heard about something called Coconut Water? Of course the name pretty much gives away what it is exactly, water from the coconut!

Coconut water is the nutrient dense liquid found in the centre of a young green coconut. It should not be confused with coconut milk or cream which come from the coconut meat of the plant itself.

If you haven't started including coconut water into your diet here's some reasons why you should really consider doing so:

  • Coconut water is naturally loaded with electrolytes. It is great to drink particularly in warmer seasons when your body requires more hydration through increased perspiration. Those who participate in sports or physical activity of any description during Summer should be aiming to replace lost fluids via the use of a good electrolyte drink. Forget Powerade and Gatorade and get onto the real stuff!
  • Coconut water contains only a small amount of fats but they are the healthier mono-unsaturated fats which can actually help to lower your cholesterol
  • It contains potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium and phosphorus.
  • It can provide your body with a good boost of energy as it contains a natural form of glucose that your body easily recognises and processes
Here's a delicious smoothie recipe using Coconut water that you may like to try:

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE (Makes approx 4 serves)

1 x 330ml Tetra pak Coconut water
Approx 250 mls organic almond milk (or any milk or more coconut water)
2 large bananas
1 kiwi fruit (or passionfruit or a few strawberries)
3 tbsp Natural yoghurt
3 tbsp organic raw agave, raw honey or maple syrup (omit/reduce if you prefer less sweet)

Process altogether in your Thermomix or blender.
Add ice before processing if you prefer it icy cold!





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