Coconut Water Benefits: Potassium, Cholesterol & Hydration

Coconut water serves as a nutrient-rich alternative to plain water, offering high levels of potassium. Its benefits extend to supporting healthy blood pressure and managing cholesterol levels naturally.

How to Lower Cholesterol With Coconut Water

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Maura Shenker

Coconuts may be classified as a nut, seed and a fruit -- but don't confuse coconut water with coconut milk. Coconut water is the thin liquid in the center of a young green coconut; coconut milk is made by mashing the meat of the coconut with water to make a thick pulp, which is then cooked.

Maura Shenker is a certified holistic nutritionist and health counselor who started her writing career in 2010. She leads group workshops, counsels individual clients and blogs about diet and lifestyle choices. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design, a Master of Fine Arts from The Ohio State University and is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.