Shun Cola, Drink Coconut Water for health. Review on Coca Cola

After the recent finding of pesticides in much excess of prescribed limit by CSE in popular cola drinks which has been much publicised in media and some state governments taking action against their sale, it is high time every one should shun the soft drinks and turn to something healthy and at equal or cheaper price, such as green coconut water and eat the kernel or pulp as a bonus.

The Kernel or pulp of coconut has 4.5% protein, 0.1% calcium, 10% minerals, vitamins A B C D and the balance is water. It also has oil which provides fat that smoothens the intestine which in turn helps in bowel movement. It has lots of fibre which helps in clearing constipation. But an overdose of coconut can create constipation due to its rind. One should preferably eat it after removing the rind.

Drinking coconut water quenches thirst and provides many minerals vital for human system. Coconut water is easily digestible and thus recommended for infants and those children whose liver function is impaired. This water has similar qualities of mother’s milk and can even be given to new born. Regular intake of this water promises healthy growth of children. The Kernel or pulp also contains traces of phosphorus which is very good for bones. The iron content in it enriches haemoglobin in the blood. Being calcium rich, those who suffer from calcium deficiency must eat enough of kernel.

Raw/ green coconut water is also very effective to kill hangover caused by excessive drinking of liquor. Being very diuretic it cleans the accumulated filth of the body and its oily part is good antidote of cholesterol.

Some of the medicinal benefits of coconut water and pulp are as follows:-

1. Hypertension: Drink coconut water at least twice a day early in the morning and just before going to bed at night.

2. Insomnia: Coconut water also calms the frayed nerves and provides relief to complete nervous system. Thus those who suffer from lack of sleep or insomnia must take it before going to sleep.

3.Stones: For stones in the kidney or any other urinary trouble, drinking coconut water will cure because of its diuretic and cleansing effect.

4.Infant nausea when milk-fed: Five minutes before mother-feed give the infant a spoonful of coconut water. The infant will not puke out mother’s milk.

5. Infantile Chicken-pox: If the feeding mother eats regularly fresh coconut pieces as the first thing in the morning for seven days the infant will be immunised.

6. Migraine : Drop a few drops of fresh coconut water through the nostrils for relief.