Old-school physical fitness in central Seattle

Bottoms Up.

Staying hydrated is as important as eating well. A great way to keep a proper fluid balance- especially after a challenging, sweaty workout or out enjoying the warm weather- is to drink coconut water.

Coconut water is the clear fluid in a freshly opened coconut. The most festive way to drink it is through a straw inserted into a fresh, young coconut purchased at an Asian market. Otherwise, it can be purchased pre-bottled from almost any store.

Coconut water contains the same electrolyte balance as our blood and has no added sugar. These electrolytes support our muscular, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. It has been shown to improve immunity, increase metabolism, and detoxify the body.

Coconut water just tastes good! Try some today.

More Coconut Water Facts:

Coconut water contains more potassium (at about 294 mg) than most sports drinks (117 mg) and most energy drinks.

Coconut water has less sodium (25mg) where sports drinks have around 41mg and energy drinks have about 200 mg!

Coconut water has 5mg of Natural Sugars where sports and energy drinks range from 10-25mg of Altered Sugars.

Coconut water is very high in Chloride at 118mg, compared to sports drinks at about 39mg.

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2 Responses »

  1. I Love ONE coconut water!!

    Good Stuff!

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