The scorching heat is becoming more and more unforgiving each day and we are trying anything and everything, conventional and unconventional alike, to deal with it. For someone who has never had to deal with the heat before and is more at home, coming to terms with profuse sweating and being thankful for that little shade here and there will surely take some getting used to. People keep telling us to ‘do this’, and ’try that’, so much so that we forget their suggestions the moment we hear them, let alone try them.

That said, here’s one super drink that has an abundance of benefits, acting as a coolant for your body is just one of them – coconut water or ‘nariyal pani’ as they like to call it. Not only is it soothing, but is also body-cleansing – internally and externally!

Immunity Booster:

Coconut water provides you with a stronger immune system; it removes bacteria that cause urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, gum diseases and viruses causing cold, infection diseases, and typhus.

Natural Diuretic:

It acts as a natural diuretic and is helpful to people who suffer from kidney diseases. It cleanses the bladder channels, eliminating the toxins, and breaking down kidney stones.

 

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Balancing Body Electrolytes:

A glass of coconut water helps balance electrolytes and, hence, helps check hypertension, particularly during pregnancy.

Digestive Cure-All and Weight Management Potion:

It is very good for digestion and helps eliminate gastric acids. Not just that, coconut water can help you when you aren’t feeling so good in the gut. It helps in weight loss too! Its calorie content is very low so there is no harm in drinking too much coconut water. In fact, you can drink your fill, and it’ll keep you sated and decrease your appetite.

Goodbye Hangovers:

If you’ve had a drink too many the previous night and are suffering from a bad hangover, coconut water will not only make the headache go away, but also expiate the lost fluids.

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Skin Perfector:

Coconut water also does wonders for the skin. Macerate a cotton wool in the coconut water and place it on the skin if you are having acne, oily or dry skin. The water will make the skin cleaner and fresher. Drinking a glass of it also helps keep your skin ablaze and hydrated during the day.

 

These are just a few important benefits of this amazing drink. Coconut water is so benign that  we can keep going on and on about it. If you find this article interesting, please leave us a comment below and we will come back with more amazing articles for you.