coconut water

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The white stuff is just the material that comes between the hard shell

and the outer pod.

In Queensland, for a while my friend and I were able to get them ($3

each) and we ate some every day. Boy, without the cocotap it would have

been impossible, you should have seen us struggling to get all the

fibrous outer husk off.

Flavour: we found that each coconut tasted slightly different. One of

them, apparently same age, size, appearance, etc as the others actually

seemed to have started fermenting - a winey taste.

The dogs enjoyed eating the white flesh, up to a point. You likely know

that coconut oil is also sold as a deodorant for dogs - the oil poured

off during the processing from the bottom of the containers while

letting the oil settle is put aside for the animal version, and contains

the brownish residue from the shell side of the flesh. People don't like

to have that, they think there is something wrong. In fact, apparently,

it is the most beneficial part, all sorts of enzymes or amino acids,

forget what. So the dogs are getting the best kind.

Then you can get VCNO for cosmetic use or soap making; that has had

fractions taken out for body builders and that sort of use, so it is not

as nourishing and is not sold for food.

The convenience of the frozen pure coconut water is so great I would

have no hesitation in buying for any purpose. I think it is likely to be

better than what you can get " fresh " in non-coconut countries. And I

tell you, it wasn't all that easy for us to find coconuts in Queensland

- due to the danger of falling coconuts councils have the trees

de-nutted, and buying them was very chancy in Airlie Beach and

Proserpine area. Saturday morning market at Airlie Beach usually sees a

few people selling them, but not like in Singapore where you could get

them opened for you (with a machete) out of an iced barrow at the side

of the road, with a straw and a little spoon to get at the jelly.

Some info below off one of my files when I was researching it a while

back. I notice coconut water is said to dissolve kidney stones - someone

was enquiring about that recently.

Rowena

At the time this study was published, World War II was raging and before

long Japanese and British military doctors were using IV coconut water

in field hospitals. After the war, news of the successful use of IV

coconut water inspired further investigation and the publication of

numerous studies. The consensus among the studies was that fresh coconut

water is a suitable substitute for commercial IV solution for

rehydration therapy. What makes coconut water useful is that it is

naturally sterile (i.e., free of germs), has a chemical profile similar

to, although not quite identical to, blood plasma, is low in protein so

does not cause immune or allergic reactions, is well tolerated by the

body, supplies essential nutrients, causes no harm, and provides much

needed fluid.

Using the juice from the inside of a coconut as an IV solution is not as

bizarre as it might sound. The composition of coconut water is

remarkably similar to human blood plasma. Like plasma it contains a

mixture of sugars, minerals, amino acids, vitamins, hormones, and other

substances necessary for growth and development. It is the lifeblood of

the coconut embryo.

Coconut water has been a popular beverage in the tropics for generations

and it wasn’t long before physicians began experimenting with it for

oral rehydration. They found that it was just as effective orally as it

was intravenously in combating dehydration. Due to coconut water’s

chemical composition it is absorbed through the intestinal wall quicker

than plain water, bringing about a faster recovery and eliminating the

need for IV rehydration therapy.

Today coconut water is used worldwide in as a home treatment for

dehydration related diseases such as cholera and influenza. Cholera,

which is a major health problem in many underdeveloped countries, is

characterized by severe diarrhea and vomiting. Death rates from cholera

are high. Death, however, is not caused by the infection itself, but by

dehydration resulting from the loss of body fluids. Giving cholera

patients adequate amounts of coconut water results in a remarkable 97

percent recovery rate.

One of the secrets to coconut water’s success as a rehydration fluid is

its mineral or electrolyte content. Coconut water contains the same

major electrolytes as those in human body fluids. When we lose water

from diarrhea or perspiration, we also lose electrolytes. It is

necessary to replace both water and electrolytes. Coconut water does

this, plain water doesn’t. For this reason, coconut water has recently

become popular as a natural sports rehydration beverage. Some people

call it /Nature’s Gatorade/, but it is far better than Gatorade.

In hot weather or during heavy physical activity we lose a substantial

amount of water as sweat. Not only do you lose water but you also lose

electrolytes, particularly sodium and potassium. Electrolytes are

essential for energy production and nerve and muscle function. Our

bodies require precise amounts of each electrolyte. The loss of just 6

percent of potassium, for instance, can cause heart failure. So

maintaining proper electrolyte levels is essential. When we become

dehydrated we are generally deficient in electrolytes as well. Drinking

water may replenish the lost fluids, but not the electrolytes. An

athlete who loses a lot of water and does not adequately replenish

electrolytes will experience muscle cramping, weakness, nausea,

vomiting, diarrhea, and eventually go into a coma and may die.

Electrolyte deficiency is one of the biggest dangers athletes' face,

particularly for those who participate in endurance races such as

marathons and triathlons.

It may seem obvious to drink when the weather is hot or during heavy

physical activity, but many people underestimate the magnitude of their

fluid loss. It is very difficult to avoid dehydration during a long race

or when working in the heat because the rate of sweat loss usually

exceeds the rate of absorption of ingested fluids. The maximum rate of

fluid absorption by the gastrointestinal tract during exercise is

approximately 27 ounces per hour. The rate of fluid loss through

sweating can easily reach 1 liter (34 ounces) per hour and can soar to 2

liters per hours under very strenuous conditions. If you lose 34 ounces

of sweat and drink an equal amount of water you will still become

dehydrated because the body can only absorb 27 ounces. Thus, it is not

possible to drink enough to stay hydrated and, dehydration will still

occur despite drinking plenty of fluid.

Drinking only water, without a source of electrolytes, can dilute the

electrolytes in your bloodstream causing a serious electrolyte

deficiency. Many athletes have been sent to the hospital for this very

reason.

The problem with commercial sports drinks, however, is that their

electrolyte content is too low to be of much benefit. Sodium and

chloride (salt) are usually the only electrolytes they contain.

Potassium, another essential electrolyte that is lost, is often not even

included. Commercial sports drinks also contain various questionable

additives such as chemical dyes, emulsifiers, and preservatives.

Basically these popular sports drinks are nothing more than

non-carbonated soft drinks with a little added salt. Contrary to popular

opinion and marketing hype, these drinks are not recommended for

preventing serious dehydration.

Coconut water offers a superior option to commercial sports drinks.

Unlike these other beverages, coconut water is recommended for

rehydration. Coconut water is completely natural with no harmful

chemical additives. Unlike sports drinks, it contains all the major

electrolytes important to the human body—sodium, potassium, chloride,

magnesium, calcium, phosphate, and sulfate as well as important trace

minerals such as zinc and selenium and contains more potassium than a

banana. It also supplies other important nutrients missing from sports

drinks such as amino acids, vitamins, and antioxidants all of which

support a healthy body and proper hydration.

Coconut water has proven to be a superior rehydration fluid when taken

both intravenously and orally. It is completely compatible with the

human body as demonstrated by being injected directly into the

bloodstream without any harmful effect. Can you imagine the damage that

would occur if you tried to inject Gatorade into your bloodstream? The

purpose of consuming rehydration beverages is to replace fluids and

nutrients lost from the blood, it is only logical to use a product that

can do this effectively and harmlessly.

Coconut water is available in most good health food stores and some

grocery stores. It comes packaged in easy-to-carry cans, bottles, and

tetra paks. Tetra paks are the most convenient because you can take them

with you anywhere, even when you exercise, and don’t have to worry about

them breaking. You can even freeze them beforehand so you have a cool,

refreshing drink during your workout. You can also get coconut water

straight from a fresh coconut if you desire. You want to make sure you

get a “young†coconut. Young coconuts are those that have not fully

matured. The water in the mature brown, hairy coconuts you see in the

grocery store is too old and tastes much different. Whole young coconuts

are also sold in health food stores. They are perishable so you will

find them in the refrigerated section. â– 

*Coconut Water for Health and Healing*

My newest book /Coconut Water for Health and Healing/ describes the many

health benefits of this remarkable beverage. It includes a fascinating

account of how coconut water has been used as an emergency IV fluid

around the world and why it is becoming one of the most popular sports

rehydration drinks today.

Coconut water isn’t just for rehydration, however. Studies show it

provides numerous health benefit, some of which are: dissolves kidney

stones, protects against cancer, balances blood sugar, provides ionic

trace minerals, improves digestion, feeds friendly gut bacteria,

relieves constipation, reduces risk of heat disease, improves blood

circulation, lowers high blood pressure, helps prevent atherosclerosis,

possesses anti-aging properties, and enhances immune function.

Coconut water tastes delicious straight from the coconut, but can also

serve as the base for a variety of foods and beverages. Included are 36

tantalizing coconut water recipes. With 80 percent less sugar than fruit

juice or soda, coconut water makes a healthy, refreshing drink for you

and your kids. â– 

For more information about /Coconut Water for Health and Healing/ go to

www.piccadillybooks.com <http://www.piccadillybooks.com/>.

*The CocoTap*

* *If you live in the tropics or are fortunate enough to have a local

store such as Whole Foods, which sells young green coconuts, you can

enjoy the delicious taste and health benefits of fresh young coconuts

anytime. When you pick up a whole coconut, your first thought might be:

“How in the world am I going to get the water out?†A chain saw is too

messy, and unless you don’t mind losing a few fingers you can use a

machete. However, I prefer to use the CocoTap, an innovative new tool

that taps right into the center of the coconut quickly, safely, and

without making a mess.

The CocoTap produces a hole in the coconut allowing you to access the

liquid center. It consists of a sharpened steel tube with a handled on

the end. All you do is push the sharp end into the coconut, shell and

all. The steel pierces the husk and shell with relative ease. If you

have trouble pushing it all the way through, you

can simply tap the tool with a hammer. Remove the CocoTap, insert a

straw into the opening, and drink the liquid. It’s that easy. Or if you

like, you can make two holes and pour the water into a glass.

I was introduced to the CocoTap by the inventor, , when I

visited Australia in 2006. We picked fresh coconuts off the tree and

drank the liquid without ever having to split open a single nut. It is

by far the easiest way to access fresh coconut water.

If you’ve ever tried to open a fresh young coconut, you know it can be a

bit tricky. Even the white, partially shaved young coconuts you get at

health food stores can take some practice opening. The CocoTap makes the

process simple.

For more information about the CocoTap go to www.cocotap.com

<http://www.cocotap.com/>. â– 

/The CocoTap is the invention/

/of of Cairns, Australia.

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Please clarify what you mean by green coconut. Do you mean fresh mature

coconut ( meat or kernel considered about 12 month old nuts) or the tender

coconut meat (about 8 month old nuts from pollination of female flowers by

the pollen). The oil content of the former is about 63%, while the later

ranged from 35-45%, while the lauric fatty acid (C12), medium chain

saturated fatty acid (MCFA) ranged 57 - 63%. The tender (green-colored nut

skin) could have 35 - 45% lauric acid from the coconut meat.

I believe there should be no health-related problem associated with the

taking coconut meat blended (with water) either as tender coconut meat

(called as 'buko' in the Philippines) or mature coconut meat). By the way if

you extract coconut milk from grated mature fresh coconut meat and then

hand-press or machine-press the grated meat, allowing the natural white

coconut milk to flow out fresh.

You can take the meat and water of young coconut as long and as much as your

body can take a anytime of the day. I know of one guy who takes as much

as 22

coconuts a day.

By the way, coconut milk comes from the meat of mature coconuts. The meat is

grated then pressed for coconut milk. Young coconuts such as the green ones

with soft meat do not have coconut milk.

Tess

Yes, I drink irregularly (depending on the availability of fresh mature nuts

in the house) a glassful of coconut milk in place of 2-3 tbsp of coconut

oil,

either the first or second extraction from the freshly grated coconut

meat (from

mature nuts). In the Philippines, we usually use the first extraction to

prepare fish, meat, chicken, mix vegetables dishes with coconut milk.

When it is

mixed with the mentioned foods at about half-cooked stage, the coconut milk

results in mixed creamy sauce protein and coconut oil with the meat and/or

vegetables.

Cheers,

Sev

We use five coconuts per day on our total body purification programs, which

last for 4 or 8 days, we mix the flesh the water and 20ml of coconut cream

as the base for our Puri-shakes. It has a significant effect on our clients

supporting their system whilst giving nutrients as they go through the

purification process. They also take oil three times a day which gives them

energy and fat burn.

We are based in Phuket Thailand so very easy to obtain fresh young coconuts

and organic centrifugally forced oil.

Wishing you well.

Deborah

Great to hear you have begun to combine detox with your oil protocols. I

would love to hear your results and would be happy to pass on my finding

regarding purification. We specialise in total body purification and have

had excellent results combining 15ml of oil 3 x per day. The diet during

this time is of paramount importance and if you water fast you do need to

watch out for your pH levels changing to becoming too acidic. Most of us

work on a acid balance due to our diets, stress in our lives which causes

internal toxins, poor evacuation and a lack of nutrients, if you water fast

for any length of time especially with out proper supervision it can be a

danger to your health.

There are two detox centres in Phuket Thailand where we live and work, one

follows our protocols the other always puts their clients on a water fast,

their clients often end up in hospital suffering from dehydration and

dangerous acid pH levels. You can do 1 day per week of water fasting with

safe and good results but the body needs nutrients to build and repaired so

it make sense to be gentle and feed the body on fresh organic fruit and veg

juices whilst you empty the colon and purify the blood and other organs. We

generally advise people to do their liver cleanse on day 5 of a program as

it does send them back into the healing symptoms but as they have already

experienced these symptoms during the first three days it is not a shock to

them or their system. Same really for kidney cleanses.

You may wish to look at Candida as we have found that it is an ever growing

malady today, it feed on sugar amongst other things, little is know about

its effects by the medical profession but any good naturopath or

nutritionalist will be able to help. There are a few simple home tests you

can do to find out if you suffer from this and its easy to eradicate if you

have the will power to change both your diet and your lifestyle. If you do

find you have this then whilst juicing stick to vegetables as the sugar

content in the fruit feeds it. Despite coconut water having a high sugar

content it works remarkably well on Candida sufferers, we use 4-5 per day

during a program its so brilliant and I drink it 3 times daily as part of my

health protocols.

If you can get a good supply of coconut water during your detox even better,

a juice fast will keep your pH level balance and will keep your electrolyte

level full. Have a look on our health matrix

http://puriti. <http://puriti./>

<http://puriti.org/forum/YaBB.pl?board=Notes01>

org/forum/YaBB.pl?board=Notes01 I am adding to it at the

moment but it does cover many aspects that would I am sure would be helpful

to you and your search for optimum health and vitality.

We have found that if one has a typical SAD diet and uses oil the results

are not always favourable and often people with a long standing thyroid

problem suffer before they turn a corner but on a 80% Eco diet for a period

of 3 days before a detox or purification program and 8 days Eco diet after

the benefits are massive. I personally have taken over 500 people through

their purification journey this year and I really have to say every time it

boils down to the same thing diet. Those famous words " you are what you eat "

really do apply to everyone.

Wishing you well and looking forward to sharing.

Deborah

Re Coconut mayonnaise a great one which we have all the time in our Eco

Diet;

1 x garlic clove

handful of coriander

juice of 1 lime

15 mls coconut oil

black pepper

For extra creamy taste add a tea spoon of coconut cream.

Put in a blender and blend till smooth, it keeps in the fridge for several

days and can be drizzled on any salad.

Deborah

Hi there... that's not strictly true.

We have had diabetics who have monitored their blood sugar levels during our

program whilst drinking 5 coconut water per day and 1 fresh fruit juice in

the morning and actually they had very good results. They all felt balanced

more than they have experienced before. They all became Diabetic due to

lifestyle and where not born Diabetic, one lady who has worked hard for the

last two years has reversed her diabetes (a shock to her doctor) she did

however change her complete lifestyle and is in her 60's.

We had one woman who's eyesight improved dramatically during the 8 day

program she found she could txt her friends without using her glasses and

she still drink 3 coconut waters per day.

Dxx

Deborah

May I inform you that a credible reference (Coconut Development Board of

India) mentioned that coconut water at early stages of maturity ( 6 - 8

month

old young " tender " nut stage), sugars are in the form of glucose and

fructose

(reducing sugars) and sucrose (non-reducing sugar or complex disaccharides)

appears only in the later (mature 11 - 12 month old nut). The later

increases

with maturity time while the former (reducing sugars) falls.

Latest findings in the Philippines (by the Philippine Coconut Authority and

the Department of Science and Technology) revealed that coconut sugar

from the

coconut sap (derived from the pre-opened coconut flowers (male and

female) in

closed spathes contains 5 - 9% glucose and fructose sugars (reducing

sugars) and

the rest (75-85%) in sucrose sugar form. This inherent attribute or

nature of

naturally processed coconut sugar (with increasing demand in the country and

elsewhere) causes the low glycemix index of only GI 35 (as a general

guide GI

of 55 or less) prevents human diabetes.

/ /

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Great info - thanks Rowena - my Knoxfield Chinese supermarket always has

those shaved looking white coconuts - i shall see how much they are next

time i go - they have Goji berries $5 for 500g and for $6.99 those v hard

things with Lychee like flesh - Mangosteen - and my BD market had dragon

fruit last week!

Hadn't seen the coconut deo for dogs either. Can you get frozen coconut

water over there?

Jane

Re: Re: Coconut water

> The white stuff is just the material that comes between the hard shell

> and the outer pod.

> In Queensland, for a while my friend and I were able to get them ($3

> each) and we ate some every day. Boy, without the cocotap it would have

> been impossible, you should have seen us struggling to get all the

> fibrous outer husk off.

>

> Flavour: we found that each coconut tasted slightly different. One of

> them, apparently same age, size, appearance, etc as the others actually

> seemed to have started fermenting - a winey taste.

>

> The dogs enjoyed eating the white flesh, up to a point. You likely know

> that coconut oil is also sold as a deodorant for dogs - the oil poured

> off during the processing from the bottom of the containers while

> letting the oil settle is put aside for the animal version, and contains

> the brownish residue from the shell side of the flesh. People don't like

> to have that, they think there is something wrong. In fact, apparently,

> it is the most beneficial part, all sorts of enzymes or amino acids,

> forget what. So the dogs are getting the best kind.

>

> Then you can get VCNO for cosmetic use or soap making; that has had

> fractions taken out for body builders and that sort of use, so it is not

> as nourishing and is not sold for food.

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whats the formula for eye drops, time, amount, dilute coconut water?i know this

is a old subject i can't find it in the files ,any know where they are? maybe

the # or date. thanks jrickowens