COCONUT WATER

[Uber$winG]

Allow me to extol the virtues of coconut water…

http://vitacoco.com/

It’s all natural – it’s coconut water and vitamin c, and that’s it.

It tastes good – it has a mild sweetness to it without being too syrupy.

A little bit goes a long way – you can sip it straight from the carton, or mix it with the water in your water bottle. (I mix 12oz in with a gallon of water and sip the remainder from the carton as needed.)

It comes in a number of flavors – I prefer the straight-up coconut water.

And finally, for my Hasidic friends – it’s kosher

Although coconut water is not necessarily a “sports” drink, I find that it works both to hydrate the body and replenish electrolytes far better than any of the other products touted as sports drinks.

So, instead of downing one of those ubiquitous sugary sports drinks, give this stuff a try next time you’re heading to the course.

[Ben]

My buddy swears by the stuff too. Lots of vitamins, particularly potasium. He was saying drinking an 8oz bottle is the equivalent to eating around four bananas. I have yet to try it, but will soon.

[motteler621]

  Ben said:

Originally Posted by Ben

My buddy swears by the stuff too. Lots of vitamins, particularly potasium. He was saying drinking an 8oz bottle is the equivalent to eating around four bananas. I have yet to try it, but will soon.

i bought the vita coco last week to try. It may be good for you but it tastes like crap. Almost has a sour taste to it, I found myself holding my nose to drink it after awhile

[XMScott]

Stuff tastes nasty IMO

[Ben]

Yeah, I'd imagine its a bit on an acquired taste. I'm willing to give it a shot. I'll probably end up diluting it with water if it too nasty

[iacas]

I like the taste. Sweet but not sticky sweet.

[motteler621]

  Ben said:

Originally Posted by Ben

Yeah, I'd imagine its a bit on an acquired taste. I'm willing to give it a shot. I'll probably end up diluting it with water if it too nasty

yea it might be better to dilute it. I gave some to my sister and she almost threw up,lol

[Uber$winG]

I’ll admit, it’s not a taste amenable to everyone’s palate.

My fiancé is a RN, and she’s the one who turned me on to it as a way to maintain hydration and electrolyte balance. The doctors for whom she works recommend coconut water instead of Pedialyte® for patients - as a non-invasive method to remedy the onset of said imbalances. She’s not a big fan of the taste either. In her words, “I’d rather drink from a patient's colostomy bag than sip that skanky coconut water.”

I think this brand is good also: http://zico.com/

[Ben]

  Uber$winG said:

Originally Posted by Uber$winG

I’ll admit, it’s not a taste amenable to everyone’s palate.

My fiancé is a RN, and she’s the one who turned me on to it as a way to maintain hydration and electrolyte balance. The doctors for whom she works recommend coconut water instead of Pedialyte® for patients - as a non-invasive method to remedy the onset of said imbalances. She’s not a big fan of the taste either. In her words, “I’d rather drink from a patient's colostomy bag than sip that skanky coconut water.”

I think this brand is good also: http://zico.com/

Ew.

[TXTDryFly]

I went shopping last night and went down the isle where I buy my protein mix and was amazed by the amount of shelf space allotted to coconut water. Thought about giving it a whirl but at 18g of carbs, i couldn't do it.

[darkhunter139]

I just tried this stuff the other night....never again.  It taste like watered down milk.  I hated it!

[Ben]

  TXTDryFly said:

Originally Posted by TXTDryFly

I went shopping last night and went down the isle where I buy my protein mix and was amazed by the amount of shelf space allotted to coconut water. Thought about giving it a whirl but at 18g of carbs, i couldn't do it.

I've noticed it on shelves more and more since this thread started too. I saw coconut juice actually, don't know if that's the same as coconut water, but looking at the nutritional facts I saw that a can has 40g of sugar! That's coconuts! I would imagine that its probably natural sugar as opposed to the 32g or so of fructose in a can of soda?

[BritneysBestBet]

  Ben said:

Originally Posted by Ben

My buddy swears by the stuff too. Lots of vitamins, particularly potasium. He was saying drinking an 8oz bottle is the equivalent to eating around four bananas. I have yet to try it, but will soon.

Wow, i outta give that a try. I've only ever heard good things about it, but i never find it anywhere! Thats alot energy packed away in that much coco water.

[FowlPlay]

I agree with it tasting terrible. Maybe "water" it down? I will try it out sometime.