Aquapocalypse and Coconut Water

The 'aquapocalypse' is over for us Bostonians...where our water was undrinkable for a few days due to a water break. Hopefully it opened our eyes to how precious water really is, and how lucky we are to have accessable water on a day-to-day basis!

Speaking of water, Heard of COCONUT WATER!?

You may see some  Hollywood starlets toting around Vita Coco or ZICO, increasingly popular coconut water drinks, also known to be called 'natural sports drinks'. 

Coconut water has been the norm for hundred's of years in Brazil, Thailand, and the Caribbean. A 11.2 oz. pounch contains 60 calories and 50% more potassium than a medium banana. Its also rich in magnesium and phosphorus (electrolytes). There is no fat unlike coconut milk- the water is taken in young coconuts before the meaty, fatty part is developed.

Like most hollywood trends (ahem, acai ? goji berries?) coconut water likely doesn't change lives miraculously or instantly change your health status.

Be careful of portions as it does contain calories.

The plus side is it doesnt contain added sugars (check brand, label) like most sports drinks but provides electrolytes---good for post-work out!