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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

“Nature’s energy drink” (as some manufacturers call it) has only recently become a prevalent beverage in North America, but coconut water has long been a popular drink in the tropics - especially in Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, and Central and South America where it is available fresh, canned or bottled.

According to Wikipedia:

“In Central America, particularly in Costa Rica and Panama, it is found and sold in strategic highway stops or on the beaches; there, the coconut water is called "agua de pipa", and the coconut is cut in front of the customer to ensure its freshness. In Brazil, coconut water is called "água de coco," and is the second best-selling juice after orange juice. Coconut water is also used as an intravenous hydration fluid in some developing countries where medical saline is unavailable.”

What’s up with this wonder beverage? Here’s the 411:

• It’s naturally purified as it is filtered through the dense fibers of the coconut for nine months.
• It’s 100 percent natural with five essential electrolytes and more potassium than a banana.
• It has no added sugars, no fat, no cholesterol and no preservatives.

Move over, Pedialyte. Step aside, Gatorade. Here comes coconut water – nature’s drink for healthier hydration. Learn more about why you should try coconut water:

• Frugal Granola describes the many reasons coconut water is a pantry staple for her family.
• Coconut Water is Nature’s Gatorade from Food Renegade details the full life of a coconut and all the amazing properties of the water, milk, and oil.
• Health counselor Andrea Moss describes how coconut water is a healthier option for us and for the planet.

How about you? Have you tried coconut water? Share your experiences with us!

Note: Consult your health care provider before choosing remedies for sick children. Coconut water may be an option for some minor illnesses but may not be appropriate in more severe situations.

Healthy Child Healthy World is proud to announce our new partnership with O.N.E. Coconut Water. Brazilian native Rodrigo Veloso, 30, launched O.N.E. beverages in 2006. Proceeds from the bottled water it also sells go toward charities, such as providing clean water sources to underprivileged Brazilian children. The coconut husks left over from making its drinks are used as foam for beds, seat cushions and other products. Read the full press release, here.