I was flipping through my health magazine at the gym and saw an ad for coconut water. The ad claimed that this drink has more electrolytes than a Gatorade drink and has no added sugar. When I got home from the gym, I began to research different claims and brands. I personally do not drink Gatorade because it has more calories and sugar in it than I am able to burn off in a workout, so this seemed like a great drink for me. Online consumers raved about the coconut water so I ordered some to see what the new hype was about in the health community.
The taste is something that grows on you, but it certainly doesn't taste bad in my opinion. I started drinking it between meals and found that I snacked much less. If i drink coconut water before a meal, I definitely eat less, but the coconut water does have about 80 calories (but no fat or unnatural sugars). It doesn't leave that gross sugary after-taste of hydrating drinks like Gatorade. I've been drinking it for about two weeks now, and definitely recommend it to all health freaks like me. I am less hungry, feel more energized throughout the day, and I’ve even lost 2 pounds which is always a plus : )
