Not much beats pulling a coconut off a tree, cracking it open and drinking its contents with a straw. But as the cool wind begins to wipe the trees of their leaves here in the Midwest, there’s an alternative that can hold you over until that trip to Hawaii.
Harvest Bay Coconut Water is a 100% natural beverage that contains essential minerals and electrolytes our body thrives on. So if those are lost, say, through a work out or a rough Friday night, this is the perfect liquid to re-hydrate and replenish those missing elements. The one downside is that it’s an acquired taste; it may take a few tries before it becomes your new go-to drink. It’s cloudy in color, and the odd flavor – a mix of a sweet and briney – can often prevent you from over-indulging. But give it a try, the benefits are worth it.
There is no after-effect here – no high, no jitters or energy boost. It’s simply a natural way to give your body the right balance. It contains no fat and is incredibly high in potassium (a feat mostly seen in bananas and Brussels sprouts), and also touts a low caloric and carbohydrate content with half as much sugar as soda. It’s best served when ice cold and can be consumed at any time of day, as it has no caffeine.
You can find it at The Natural Way in Webster Groves for $2.25 in a single-serve, 11-oz. box.
This article appears in Nov 1-30, 2010.