I've been hearing more and more about Coconut Water lately, and finally got around to looking it up. Coconut water itself is, well, the water found in young coconuts (it's replaced by the coconut meat and air as the fruit matures). Although it is now being toted by many manufacturer's as "nature's energy drink", it has been popular in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands for a while.
So, what makes this fruit water so special? It's main selling point is that it's really high in potassium, with one serving containing nearly twice that of a banana and 10x that of most sports drinks. Additionally, it is low in calories and fat-free. However, many nutritionists don't recommend relying solely on Coconut Water for longer, more strenuous exercise. Basically, it does not contain enough sodium to replace what you are losing. Plus, the whole low-carb thing becomes less of a selling point when that is what your body needs! Therefore, it's best to drink it pre- or post-exercise (or during for "less strenuous" days and if you can stomach the taste).
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