Food
Coconut Water
The clear, refreshing liquid from inside a young coconut, nature's own gentle drink for hydration on a hot day.
🌱 What it is
Coconut water is the clear liquid found inside young, green coconuts — different from thick, white coconut milk, which is pressed from the mature flesh.
✨ How it may help
- May help support hydration after sweating or mild illness
- May help support healthy electrolyte balance
- May help support recovery after light exercise
- May help support a refreshed feeling in hot weather
🥄 How to use it
Sip plain coconut water to rehydrate after sweating, mild illness, or exercise; it naturally contains potassium and other electrolytes.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup (240 g) · about 46 calories
- Potassium: 600 mg
- Sodium: 252 mg
- Magnesium: 60 mg
- Carbohydrate: 8.9 g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
High in potassium, so those on potassium-restricted diets (some kidney conditions) should check with a doctor; choose plain, unsweetened coconut water without added sugar.
🍃 A note from nature
God sealed a perfectly balanced drink inside a hard shell, ready and untouched, as if packed by hand for a thirsty traveler.