Coconut Water May Be the Best Sports Drink Around...It's Also Great In Smoothies!

Coconut Water, the newest rage in sports drinks, is a natural ingredient for smoothies too!

If you are involved in any type of physical activity, you know how important it is to drink water. You need to stay hydrated.

Here's the lowdown on this water.

Drinking water from coconuts in nothing new, it's been favorite for thousands of years as a natural way to replenish certain vitamins and minerals, and essential electrolytes.

This natural water product is being marketed as one of the top new drinks to do just that: stay hydrated.

Historically, is has been available in health food stores and specialty food stores, but more and more, the big box grocery chains are carrying it, especially since it has been endorsed by celebrity favorites such as Madonna, and Demi Moore.

What are the benefits of this water?

• low in calories.
• packed with nutrients, i.e., potassium.
• full of electrolytes (you need these to keep muscles moving.
• detoxifies your body.
• raises metabolism, which promotes weight loss.
• boosts immune system.
• low in carbs, almost fat free. (99%)

The list goes on.

When it comes to smoothies, especially fruit or tropical smoothies, this water is a natural!

When you make smoothies, you are going to need some type of liquid...adding natural water from coconuts is the icing on the cake, full of nutrients, yet low in carbs and calories.

Just follow your favorite smoothie recipe, and substitute coconut water for the liquid.

Enjoy, and remember..
...Drink Smoothies for Your Health and Your Life!


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