What is coconut water?
Coconut water is a mineral rich, preservative free, nature distilled liquid with isotonic properties. It comes right out of 20-day-old coconuts and tastes like nothing else in the world. It is suitable for all: young and old, men and women.
Coconut water :
• Is suitable for vegetarians and diabetics
• Is cholesterol-free, yet contains a friendly amount of natural sugars
• Is 100% gluten free
• Is the best choice for kids and grown-ups looking for refreshment at any time
• Re-hydrates the body, restores electrolyte count and causes no acid reflux
Coconut water contains:
• less carbohydrates than any other sports drink
• much less carbohydrates than any soda or juice
• roughly the same amount of carbohydrates as flavoured water (4.2 g for every 100 ml)
What is the difference between coconut water and coconut milk?
Coconut water and coconut milk are two completely different products. Coconut water is a transparent electrolyte rich liquid. It comes from the young coconuts and does not include cholesterol. Whilst coconut milk is a white oily, fat-rich liquid, produced through grinding the older, brown coconuts, mainly used for cooking or baking.
What does Coco Active coconut water taste like?
Coco Active is a natural product with no additives. It has a rather neutral cocktail of flavours where the sweet and nutty tastes balance out a slightly salty nuance. Coconut water is a delicious drink offered as an alternative to traditional sports drinks for athletes or sodas for children.
Are Coco Active products pasteurized?
Yes! To produce our coconut water we use a patented Tetra Aseptic UHT filtering and quick pasteurization method. The product is heated up to 126 °C for a few seconds and sealed into aseptic packages instantly thereafter. This liquid handling process allows people across the globe to enjoy a fresh and natural product as if they cracked open the coconut themselves. Such technology guarantees a 12-month storage time without the need for any preservatives in Coco Active products. It is worth noting that momentous pasteurization allows no more than 20% nutritional value loss even among B- and C-group vitamins most prone to it.
How long does Coco Active stay fresh after been opened?
We suggest keeping it in the fridge and consuming within 24 to 48 hours upon opening.
What is the suggested daily intake for the coconut water?
Coconut water users like to drink it regularly, but as with every ingestible substance, we recommend moderation of up to three packages per day.
Is Coco Active gluten free and is it appropriate for a vegetarian diet?
Yes, Coco active is gluten free and does not contain any products of animal origin.
May pregnant women drink coconut water?
Coconut water is one of the best assisters to strengthen the health of pregnant women. It enriches the body with liquids, vitamins and minerals. In addition, it strengthens the immune system of the mother and the child. Antibacterial and fungal attributes help preventing infections and diseases during the pregnancy. Pregnant women usually suffer under acid reflux and heartburn. A daily glass of coconut water supports everyday healthy living.
Includes electrolytes:
Potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus - your body needs all of these to keep your nerves functioning, muscles contracting and daily stress combated.
Includes antioxidants:
Coconut water contains antioxidants to help combating residual free radicals in the organism, simply speaking - detox. It helps alleviate side-affects of antibiotics, sulfa-based drugs, alcohol and every other chemical induced withdrawals, thus being useful not only to patients with a regular intake of medication but party-people as well.
Enhances metabolism:
Regular use of coconut water fastens metabolism, in particular, helping the body to process carbohydrates and fats. This gives more energy and helps loosing excessive body fat at a quicker pace when exercising.
Gives energy:
Coconut water with its high nutritional value is a great sports drink in and of itself. It includes few sugars and sodium, but a healthy dose of potassium, calcium and chloride, thus helping to prevent cramps in muscles and reduce swelling.
Restoration of minerals and liquid lost during workout:
When harvested the young coconuts contain water with high nutritional value and isotonic qualities. Isotonic means that it has the same tonicity as the cell liquid, thus greatly improving the speed and efficiency of osmotic exchange between the two. This helps the body to replenish liquid lost during an average work out much faster. In addition, the body absorbs coconut water better than a sports drink because it does not include artificial sweeteners or preservatives (meaning it causes less dizziness and stomach problems). Coconut water is common remedy against dehydration induced by dysentery, cholera, diarrhea or gastroenteritis.
Restoration of minerals and liquid lost during workout:
When harvested the young coconuts contain water with high nutritional value and isotonic qualities. Isotonic means that it has the same tonicity as the cell liquid, thus greatly improving the speed and efficiency of osmotic exchange between the two. This helps the body to replenish liquid lost during an average work out much faster. In addition, the body absorbs coconut water better than a sports drink because it does not include artificial sweeteners or preservatives (meaning it causes less dizziness and stomach problems). Coconut water is common remedy against dehydration induced by dysentery, cholera, diarrhea or gastroenteritis.
Supports weight loss:
Coconut water has been famous in East Asia for hundreds of years for its ability to help people lose weight. Other countries and markets are now taking advantage of that property. This drink is considered one of the healthiest alternatives to various pill-based weight loss diets. The natural regulators of blood sugar in the coconut water fasten the metabolism, assisting the body in burning insulin and complex sugars faster. This gives you more energy to train and keep your weight under control.
Helps prevent aging:
Aging of the skin is a problem for everybody. Aging is induced not only by time, but also by the contaminated environment and cosmetics filled with chemicals. To look younger and to keep a fresh look, drink coconut water regularly.
Eases hangover:
Alcohol is basically a diuretic that makes the organism excrete water at an above average rate. Due to its isotonic properties, coconut water helps overcome alcohol provoked dehydration and assist with those “hard mornings”.
Supports the cardiovascular system:
Coconut water helps support cardiovascular system through its magnesium and potassium content, ergo being good for people experiencing hypotension. It lowers the risk of a heart attack by regulating blood circulation and preventing calcium build up in blood vessels. Drinking coconut water elevates the amount of good cholesterol. This adds up to the drink’s ability in preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Helps dissolve kidney stones and prevent further build up:
Coconut water helps dissolve kidney stones and assists in preventing their further formation.
Replaces blood plasma:
Coconut water was used as a replacement for blood plasma for the first time during the II world war, where medical equipment was hard to reach. It is isotonic with human blood and includes an appropriate amount of electrolytes. In addition, being natural antiseptic, fresh coconut water was used to disinfect wounds.