Mineral Water Functions

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Mineral and water function essay SCI/241 Drinking fruit juice; Gatorade, energy drinks, herbal teas we think are healthy and beneficial to our bodies. One of the healthiest juices is coconut juice, not necessarily the liquid that we hear moving around when the coconut is being shaken, but the juice that comes from grinding the substance inside the coconut. What comes from this substance is coconut water looks like water but is cloudy due to the vitamin and mineral content. Coconut water contains a variety of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, growth factors, and other phytonutrients. Coconuts are grown near the sea the roots have a continual supply of mineral salt water. Because of how it grows the coconut water is a good source of the major mineral like magnesium, calcium, and potassium (University of Phoenix, 2010/2011). Coconut water was a popular beverage in the tropics known to be refreshing but also a health tonic. Coconut water supplies mineral, vitamins and antioxidant, enzymes but only if heated. Coconut water has less fat about 1/5 of sugar that is found in other juices. With all the combinations of nutrients it has amazing health properties and affects such as; boosting energy also helps with overcoming a number of health related problems. Some of the health benefits are; relieving dehydration, low energy, constipation and digestive disorders, kidney and bladder disorders. Coconut water helps with vision problems like glaucoma and cataract. This water has an alkalizing effect on the body helping to counteract and balance the acidifying foods. This water has a miracle effect on the body research shows the this water can improve circulation improve and lower elevated blood pressure while lowering the risk of heart disorders; like heart attacks and strokes. Because coconut water improves blood circulation, it

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