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Benefits of Coconut Water

• Low in carbohydrates
• 99% fat free
• Low in sugars
• Keeps body cool and regulates blood temperature.
• Hydrates, is an all natural isotonic beverage
• Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells
• Naturally replenishes body’s fluids after exercising
• Improves your metabolism
• Promotes weight loss
• Boosts immune system
• Cleanses digestive tract
• Controls diabetes
• Aids your body in fighting viruses that cause the flu, herpes, AIDS
• Balances you PH 
• Reduces risk of cancer
• Treat kidney and urethral stones
• Boosts poor circulation

Read full story on Health Benefits of Coconut Water here.

Sugary Drinks: sodas, energy drinks, sports drinks, fruit drinks and sweetened bottled waters.

• Sugary drinks are linked to obesity and Type 2 diabetes
• 25% of of people in the US consume over 200 calories/day from sugary beverages
• People ages 20-39 that drink sugary drinks consume on average 336 calories/day (2-3 cans of soda)
• Teens drinking sugary drinks are drinking on average 327 calories/day
• Sugary drinks account for almost half of all added sugars people consume

Go Healthy!

• Substitute sugary drinks with water and the occasional glass of milk. Feed your sweet tooth with fresh and natural fruit and vegetable juices. Diet soda is not a good substitute and will not help you lose weight. 

• Kale
• Oranges
• Peanuts 
• Kidney Beans
• Salmon
• Whole Grains 
• Apricots

“Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, choose healthy fats and high-fiber carbs, and reduce your intake of red meat, sugars, and refined flours.”

Via RealAge “7 Foods for Healthy Eyes”