If heaven was a food, it would be a young coconut. This heavenly gift of nature is top of my favourite foods/drinks list, not only because it tastes godly, but because it’s so darn good for you.
It took some detective work to find them in Auckland, but now I have, I’m one happy girl.
Toss aside your man made energy drinks folks, because this nut from nature is one of the highest sources of electrolytes known to man. It also works as a natural filter, taking nine months to produce each litre of water. The water is identical to human blood plasma, which makes up more than 50 per cent of your blood. How’s that for an instant blood transfusion?
The meat is soft and can be scooped out after you’ve finished the water. I love to throw both in blender for an instant coconut smoothie. So. Good.
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