Coconut Water – Benefits You Didn’t Know

July 25, 2016

Coconuts are abundantly available in Guyana and these fruits are ranked highly for the health benefits they provide. When was the last time you had a coconut water?

According to GC, 2015,

“The local coconut industry is booming, with The Dominican Republic listed as the largest purchaser over the past several years, according to export data from the Guyana Marketing Corporation. For the period January to September 2015, The Dominican Republic led with coconut purchases followed by Trinidad, Suriname, Canada, USA and Barbados. The coconut industry in Guyana has been identified as one of the sectors with a large potential for further development, as over 7,000 tonnes are shipped annually.”

Here are 10 health benefits you don’t know:

  • Excellent thirst quencher
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Natural heart tonic
  • Promotes weight loss
  • Treats headaches
  • Relieve hangovers
  • Regulates blood sugar
  • Slows aging

References

  1. GC, 2015, http://guyanachronicle.com/dominican-republic-buying-most-of-guyanas-coconuts/
  2. Top 10 Home Remedies, http://www.top10homeremedies.com/news-facts/top-10-health-benefits-coconut-water.html

 

 

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