The nutritional compounds in tender coconut water include:
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Antioxidant properties
- Amino acids
- Sodium
What are the benefits of Tender Coconut water?
- It helps in controlling blood sugar levels: Coconut water enriches magnesium. Magnesium is beneficial for insulin sensitivity which helps in reducing blood sugar levels.
- It might reduce the possibility of developing kidney stones: Coconut water prevents stones in kidneys.
- Beneficial for the heart's health: Coconut water lowers cholesterol levels which reduces the chances of developing any heart disease.
- Beneficial in reducing blood pressure levels: The potassium compounds in coconut water helps in lowering blood pressure levels and prevents blood clotting.
- Low in calories
- Enriched with important nutrients
- Keeps you hydrated
Here is a recipe for tender coconut water, which is super tasty and healthy.
Tender Coconut Cooler
Ingredients:- Coconut water- 400 ml
- Coconut flesh- 1/2 cup
- Sugar- 1 tsp (optional)
- Ice cubes- crushed
- Vanilla essence- 1 tsp.
- Mint leaves- for garnish.
Method
- Take a blender and in it, add the coconut water along with coconut flesh. Blend them for approximately 2 minutes. (It is okay for the coconut flesh not to blend smoothly, the taste of coconut flesh will be improved if some bits come while drinking the cooler)
- After blending the two ingredients, add the vanilla essence and sugar if needed.
- Blend it again for a minute.
- Now take a tall glass, add some crushed ice to it. Pour the drink on the glass.
- Now add some coconut flesh and mint leaves on top of the drink, and it is ready to serve.
