Have you tired coconut water before? I hadn’t until recently and I have to say I am pretty impressed. Here’s the truth…I hate drinking plain ole water! There you go…confession time…I said it out loud. I tell my patients all the time to drink more water and yet there I am only drinking water when I’m working out OR worse yet already dehydrated and I am downing it when it’s already too late. I’ve tried it all…cucumbers, lemons, drinking from a straw, drinking from a fancy water bottle…but at the end of the day…there it was… my half empty (or half full depending on your outlook on life) bottle sitting there on my desk!
And then along came coconut water. I was lucky to be chosen as a brand ambassador for ZICO coconut water. A relatively new company that was founded in 2004 by a guy named Mark Rampolla who first came across coconut water when volunteering in Cost Rica in the 90’s. Nine years after he founded a company that is passionate about healthy and active living his brand is recognizable on store shelves internationally. The company asked me to try their product and see what I thought. Before I tell you about my first impressions of ZICO coconut water let me share with you a few facts on why this natural hydration has been consumed worldwide for over 4000 years.
- Young at heart (like ME!): Coconut water is found inside young, green coconuts. It is clear, sweet liquid with a nutty taste.
- Essential electrolytes: Athletes love coconut water as it contains 4 key electrolytes — sodium, magnesium, calcium, and potassium.
- Potassium rich: In fact, this hydrating liquid is a great source of potassium which can help prevent muscle cramps and support recovering from exercise.
- A few more benefits: For those looking for low fat hydration — 100% natural coconut water has no added sugar or fat and is cholesterol free
So, I received my first little package from ZICO which included a nifty little lunch bag and 3 flavours (original, chocolate and latte) in their 414mL bottle and a ZICO original in their 330mL tetra (like a drinking box). I was excited to try out all three flavours but like a typical girl I think I was more excited that it all matched my outfit that day!
I used the original coconut water in my smoothie the next morning instead of plain water and it was fabulous!! It changed the texture of my smoothie a little bit and made it definitely more enjoyable. This was an easy change to make and given the benefits that ZICO provides why not start my day with a little extra kick start!?
Thanks for the latest shipment as well! The leaning tower of coconut water!
