Known to native Hawaiians as "noelani," which translates as "dew from the heavens," coconut water has gone from relative obscurity to widespread popularity in just a few short years. The reason is simple: it is nature's own version of a sports drink without any of the added sugar or artificial sweeteners.
According to Dr. Bruce Fife, director of the Coconut Research Center, coconut water features a variety of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, growth factors and other phytonutrients. Dr. Fife notes that because coconuts are grown near the sea, they have access to mineral-rich salt water, which infuses the coconut with minerals and trace elements in electrolyte form that are readily absorbed by the body.
The trouble with most of the popular coconut waters available today is they are relatively expensive (as are their sugary sports drink counterparts), costing up to or more than $1 per serving. Swanson Ultra Coconut Water Concentrate is not only about 40% cheaper per serving, it provides you with the ability to customize your dosage like you won't find with any other product. Just one half ounce added to eight ounces of pure water gives you the same natural concentration found in ready-to-drink products. It's simply the best value in coconut water you'll find anywhere.
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