We have read and heard a lot about the benefits of coconut water but you also see things like coconut milk in the grocery store. So, what is the difference between coconut water and milk, and is coconut water healthy? For all this and more, read on
We see every day your favourite sports stars, actors posing with a glass full of coconut water and describing its health benefits. And when you see alongside the bottled coconut water, packs of something called coconut milk. So, is coconut water the answer to all the nutritional value and weight-loss regimes, if so then what exactly is coconut milk? Before we dive into the benefits of coconut water let us clarify what exactly is coconut water and coconut milk?
What is coconut water?
The hottest thing with fitness experts, the elixir of life is a sweet, a bit translucent liquid that comes from the young green coconuts. It is believed that as the coconut ages the water then solidifies into white flesh and is then pressed for coconut milk or coconut oil. The water is high in nutrients and minerals and quite low in calories. Studies have proved that a glass full of coconut water has a higher amount of potassium than a full banana.
What is coconut milk?
Coconut milk is a by-product of coconut. It comes from the flesh of the coconut. While coconut water is made out of the young, green coconut, coconut milk comes from mature brown coconut. The fruit is made to shred and simmered in water and soak. When the flavours are blended in the water, the mixture is strained which separates the white milk and the coconut. Now it is the amount of water that determines the consistency of coconut milk. Thick coconut milk is used as the thickening agent in various recipes.
So, which one is better? Coconut milk or coconut water?
After knowing about both things, let us now discuss which one is healthier. If we look at coconutmilk, it is high in calories, most of the calories are derived from fat that is too saturated. The fat content in a 500-calorie cup is almost 50 grams, out of which 45% fat is saturated fat. Now coconut water on the other hand is full of iron, sodium, potassium, calcium, is lower in calories, and boosts metabolism.
Have you ever tried coconut water?
