Coconut Water

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bree2012
bree2012 Posts: 179
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Hello. Recently I've been a bit obsessed with coconut water.
I've tried Vita Coco, Foco Coconut Juice, Coco King, and Goya Coconut Juice.
So which one is your favorite? And what are the benefits of coconut water?

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  • leilani♥
    leilani♥ Posts: 579
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    Vita COCO hands down is my favorite. I wish it wasn't so EXPENSIVE >_>
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
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    Look into Caribbean brands like Grace and Ocho Rios if you're not drinking flavored coconut water. They're like 79 cents. We've been drinking coconut water since before it was cool. *collar pop*
  • sabified
    sabified Posts: 1,051 Member
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    mmmmmmmmm I've been drinking Grace coconut water since before I can remember... I used to strain out the coconut chunks, but am a fan of them now.... they're definitely much less expensive than those, and they come in huge cans.

    I honestly have no idea what the benefits would be tho! Never checked out the nutritional info
  • bree2012
    bree2012 Posts: 179
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    Look into Caribbean brands like Grace and Ocho Rios if you're not drinking flavored coconut water. They're like 79 cents. We've been drinking coconut water since before it was cool. *collar pop*

    And where do you find that? Wholefoods?
  • Shyloh1
    Shyloh1 Posts: 422 Member
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    I was in a health food store picking up some quinoa,I picked up a bottle of Real Coconut water. It was absolutely awesome!

    I went back and bought a case and have another one on order.

    Here's the link to their website:

    http://www.tastenirvana.com/default.php

    I tried the one without the pulp,only 50 calories per bottle and low in sugar.
  • genxrider
    genxrider Posts: 107 Member
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    Great article on coconut water: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/08/really-the-claim-for-better-hydration-drink-coconut-water/
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
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    Look into Caribbean brands like Grace and Ocho Rios if you're not drinking flavored coconut water. They're like 79 cents. We've been drinking coconut water since before it was cool. *collar pop*

    And where do you find that? Wholefoods?
    I don't know where *you* would find them, but I doubt it'd be in Whole Foods. That store exists solely to rip people off.

    They're in the soda and water aisle at my local grocery store. But I do live a short boat ride from the Caribbean. Like I said, look up the brands. Their websites should be able to tell you where they're sold.
  • Shyloh1
    Shyloh1 Posts: 422 Member
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    Here is an page off the website that I posted,about the benefits of coconut water:
    http://www.tastenirvana.com/category.php?cid=71
  • bree2012
    bree2012 Posts: 179
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    Here is an page off the website that I posted,about the benefits of coconut water:
    http://www.tastenirvana.com/category.php?cid=71

    Thank you!
  • bree2012
    bree2012 Posts: 179
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    Great article on coconut water: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/08/really-the-claim-for-better-hydration-drink-coconut-water/

    Thanks for the article.
    I think Vita Coco is a bit over-rated. Just goes to show that clever advertising, endorsement, and marketing sells. It is too expensive anyway.
  • StarArly
    StarArly Posts: 56 Member
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    ONE Coconut water is my favorite! :)
    I like Goya too.
  • SusanRenee35
    SusanRenee35 Posts: 182 Member
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    Too funny I just tried vita yesterday...coming from drinking the grace kind it wasnt nearly as yummy because it lacked sweetness which I am all about lol...I LOVE coconut water! It just feels good drinking it! :) I just get mine at any grocery store
  • 25andfit
    25andfit Posts: 7 Member
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    I read that coconut water doesn't actually have that many health benefits =/ You're better just eating a banana and a glass of water, especially how expensive it is.
    My blog entry: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/25andfit/view/coconut-water-misleading-advertising-134711

    I'm not sure how reputable the article is, but I now save the water for special occasions when I crave the taste =) Good luck!

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