[quote=flu][quote=FlyerInHi]Drink coconut water. I buy them fresh by the cases at Zion’s.[/quote]
We have those in the office. While it’s probably much better than sports drink and soda, it’s not exactly “healthy”. It’s not exactly a low calorie/low sugar drink. Each 11 ounce is like 45-65 calories (depending on brand) and 10g-17g of sugar.[/quote]
flu, I think FIH might be referring to the fresh young coconuts sold by the cases at Zion. Box of 9 is regularly ~ $15 and sometimes about $7. I agree the canned version of the coconut water such as zico though better than the soda does not compare to the fresh coconut water.
AFAIK the fresh water besides being an excellent hydrator w/ neutral pH has natural electrolytes and enzymes readily accessible by the human body. And the kernel is a yummy as well. It is a bit of a work de-shelling – a sturdy knife, hammer and straw comes in handy.
If you are considering to purchase look for fresh coconut w/ minimal brown-ness and check the bottom of the coconut is not cracked too much. In my experience the whiter the coconut husk sweeter/fresher is the water/kernel.
