Coconut Water Improves HDL Level
By Shirley Wijesinghe
The Indian Coconut Journal revealed that drinking tender coconut water has a certain effect in improving “good cholesterol” HDL in the human body, and is also a good source of electrolytes. It is rich in chlorides, potassium, and magnesium, and has moderate amounts of sugar, sodium, and proteins.
It is also a good source of dietary fiber, manganese, calcium, riboflavin, and vitamin C.
According to the journal, as a natural isotonic beverage, coconut water helps prevent dehydration and relieves exhaustion by replenishing natural salts lost by the body. It is often recommended for people suffering from acidity and ulcers.
The Coconut Cultivation Board had planned to cultivate over 800 acres of land in 2009 afresh and rehabilitate over 1,600 acres of coconut lands.
A promotion campaign would be launched to popularize the drinking of tender coconut water among people to cover the excess coconut production in the future.