Coconut water?

I love coconut water. I try to stick with clean eating, so I don't drink sports drinks. I think coconut water is only better than water if you sweat A LOT. I have one after Bikram or a long run on a hot day. It has tons of potassium and a few other electrolites. And it is so yummy!

There are calories in coconut water, so if you don't need it because of a really heavy workout I'd stick with plain water.

It "cleans me out" So I try not to drink it. I do however love the taste so it is a love/hate relationship.

I've gotten it at Trader Joes, Cost Plus World Market and Whole Foods.

dont drink TOO much! it can give you the runs!

Where do you get coconut water?? I've been trying to find it forever!!!

In the soda/water aisle at the grocery store.

I'm guessing because of south Florida's close proximity to the islands coconut water's been popular here since....the dawn of time. Like I laugh when I see people chugging Vita Coco because it's $2 a container and you can get the Jamaican brands (Grace, Ocho Rios) for 79 cents.

Coconut juice or water, whatever it is, is a natrual laxative.

When you workout you will sweat, well you should sweat providing you are pushing yourself enough. When you sweat you lose essential electrolites, and these need replacing. Water doesn't have any so you are much better drinking something like coconut water or gatorade as these put back the lost electrolites. I've taken the next bit from another internet site - hope it helps!




Proper hydration is one of the best and easiest things you can do to promote good health. Yet, many people become dehydrated and don’t even know it. Intoxication or working out, in particular, can cause rapid dehydration that should be remedied as soon as possible.

Why is Hydration Important?
For starters, hydration is important because more than half of your body is composed of water. Yet, there’s a lot more to hydration than that.

Every cell in your body requires water to properly function. When your cells lose more water than they take in, they become dehydrated.

So while water seems simple and readily available, it’s important to actually remember to drink it, and to drink a lot of it. Even if you’re not thirsty, it’s recommended that you continue to consume water. The average person should consume about 8-10 glasses of water per day.

If you’re an athlete or experiencing dehydration due to intoxication, hangover or flu, you will need to consume even more water, especially electrolyte-enhanced water or other super hydrating alternatives like coconut water.



How Can Coconut Water Help Dehydration?

Coconut water is incredibly rich in electrolytes, particularly potassium, and sodium. When you sweat or expel too many liquids, your body loses these electrolytes and becomes dehydrated.

It’s important to maintain good hydration and replenish your electrolytes as soon as you begin to lose them. Coconut water makes it easy (and delicious) to stay hydrated.

So, coconut water is an excellent source of potassium and sodium making it an excellent drink for rehydration, but what else is good about it?

Coconut water is rich in other essential electrolytes, too, such as calcium and magnesium. Electrolytes are necessary for almost every cellular function in your body, especially proper heart, nerve, and muscle function.

Coconut water also contains lots of vitamins, particularly vitamin C and B vitamins. Vitamin C helps to boost immunity. B vitamins help to boost metabolism, and keep your digestive tract moving properly.

So if it's a natural laxitive, isnt it just canceling out any positive hydration benefits it has over water?

Double post :grumble: