Review: Good Information on Coconut Water
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 22, 2012
Whenever I am about to check out of my local Whole Foods, I notice a refrigerated shelf load of different varieties of Coconut Water.  The different brand names are confusing as are the actual health benefits of such a product.  My only real experience with coconut water on a very general level was the fact that it is mentioned in Natalia Rose'sThe Raw Food Detox Diet: The Five-Step Plan for Vibrant Health and Maximum Weight Lossa number of years ago when the availability of such a product was limited to raw food restaurants and the like, none of which existed or for that matter (to my knowledge) exist in the metro New Orleans area at the present time.  Rose touted the health benefits of using young (green) coconuts in her raw food recipes and as Rickey Williams the author of this short, albeit coconut sweet information book entitled "Coconut Water Secrets" notes from the get-go, the green coconut is the natural bacteria-free container for coconut water.Williams e-book reveals the fruit of his personal pursuit regarding information on this ubiquitous item (at least in the aisles of most health food shops.)  He makes it his business to extol the cons of drinking this natural treat, comparing it with sugary, processed sports drinks meant to replace the electrolytes in one's body after exercise.  By far, the coconut water wins out on many levels--it has less calories, enough carbs and hydrating ability to help the athlete recover after strenuous or not so taxing exercise.  He  explains why coconut water is even more hydrating than water.  Even though it may not contain the sodium necessary for a better recovery, Williams suggests a simple solution.Williams ascertains when his information falls into categories that are less scientific by using a simple meter graphic that pigeon holes his information into nebulous slots that have some scientific backing but no tried and true trial studies.  He distinguishes between anecdotes and "could-possibly-be-true" claims by simply relating his facts and the source of his data.  In a very simple and easy to read format, he explains what the purported benefits are and explains why they could be true.  If these claims have more medical or scientific backup, Williams cites the personnel who have made these claims.  For a product that has not been on the scene in a "packaged" format for long, you can ask for much more viable data.I did a simple test to see if Williams' claims bear weight.  I ran three miles this morning and drank only water after I finished.  Honestly, I didn't recuperate well.  Even though I ate, I could feel that slight headache coming on that indicates that I did not replenish what I had perspired during a run in a New Orleans summer.  Before the headache became full blown, I drove over to my local health store and bought a cold coconut water and drank it down.  Headache disappeared within 30 minutes.  I purchased a larger bottle and plan to use it after tomorrow's run to see how that goes.  (I have carried cold coconut water with me while on a fishing trip--it is very refreshing during a morning of fishing under sweltering bayou conditions.)In addition to the health information, Williams talks about packaging, flash pasteurization and other methods that will get coconut water in its purest form into your body to ensure its optimal benefits.  He also compares popular brands to help you make an informed decision when purchasing.Bottom line?  In "Coconut Water Secrets," ebook writer Rickey Williams does the thinking for you and presents the interested reader or athlete with concise facts on what's out there regarding coconut water.  If you know nothing about this beverage, but are curious as to how it can help you recover faster after exercise, this ebook is well worth the Kindle price.  Recommended.Diana Faillace Von Behren