![]() Grab one of these 10 nutritionist-approved coconut waters for a drink you can feel good about sipping on-whether you're hungover, drenched in sweat, or simply sick of water. Many bottles contain multiple servings, so you'll quickly rack up the calories and sugar if you guzzle the whole thing. In addition to checking for added sugar, make sure you're also cognizant of serving sizes, adds Taub-Dix. This boils down to one major takeaway, no matter the item: read labels, Taub-Dix says, adding that some coconut waters "contain added sugar and other ingredients you might want to avoid."Ĭonsidering that a major study published in JAMA Internal Medicine recently linked high added sugar intake with an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, limiting the stuff isn't a bad idea. "People are drawn to wellness names like 'natural' but these are more marketing terms," Spence says As an example, she says three common sweeteners-maple syrup, honey, and coconut sugar- all rank at approximately 52 on the GI scale. While people are inclined to purchase "healthy" sounding sugars-think agave, honey, and maple syrup-Spence points out there are only slight differences in their glycemic index (GI) numbers, which is assigned to foods depending on how they affect blood sugar. "It all digests in our body the same and our body can't tell the difference." "Sugar is sugar," says Shana Minei Spence, RDN, of The Nutrition Tea. ![]() Naturally low in calories and sugar (somewhere around 60 calories and 10 grams of sugar per serving), coconut water is overall pretty healthy-that is, as long as you choose the right bottle. ![]() It's a great way to rehydrate after a stomach bug, night out, or tough gym session, thanks to the electrolytes it contains, including manganese, potassium, and sodium, says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, dietitian, and author of Read It Before You Eat It. I love using coconut water as a base for smoothies, but I typically opt for other delicious but less-expensive brands (like Vita Coco) for mixing and stick to Harmless Harvest for drinking.Coconut water is basically nature's Gatorade. The bottles are typically smaller than other brands (and pricier!), but the sweetness is so concentrated that it feels like the perfect amount. Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water Drink, Hydrate with Natural Electrolytes, No Sugar Added, Fair for Life Certified, Original Coconut Water 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) Original 12 Pack 1 Count (Pack of 12) 1,644. Typically when I reach for coconut water it's because I am craving a hydrating drink that packs a lot of flavor, which is why Harmless Harvest's coconut water is my favorite. I prefer coconut water to sports drinks since it's not as sweet, but just as satisfying and hydrating. I always drink coconut water right before I get on a flight (airplane air can be so dry, and traveling can give me a headache!), and after a workout, late night out or a long day out in the sun. The uptick in cost is well worth the quality, but when I'm on a tighter budget, Vita Coco is also a tried-and-true. The one upside (and downside) of Harmless Harvest is that it requires refrigeration even before opening and is priced at a slight premium. But sipping on Harmless Harvest feels like drinking the champagne of coconut water, and you can taste the difference in its freshness. A lot of the common brands on the shelf, like Vita Coco, which I also love, are not as sweet. They’ve become a success not because of marketing, but because of their good practices. I had the pleasure of meeting with the founders of Harmless Harvest and I’m blown away with how open and honest they are about everything. ![]() Harmless Harvest's coconut water, which you can always spot because of its pink color (which happens naturally when the water's antioxidants interact with light), is the coconut water I go for whenever I want to treat myself. Harmless Harvest (organic) I’ve written about this brand before, and it’s no secret that they are my favorite.
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