3 recipes with coconut water (it even has ice cream) –

Research confirms: the Coconut Water It is one of the most consumed drinks by Brazilians! According to the Kantar, a leading global data and consulting company, between November 2018 and November 2019, more than 1.5 million households started to buy liquid. The reason? In addition to Brazil being a country with a favorable climate, it is also one of the largest producers of food in the world.

“A water in coconut it is excellent to hidratationO It is electrolyte replacementbeing interesting to consume mainly after physical activity. Besides, it’s a huge source of potassium, as it helps to control blood pressure and prevents the appearance of cramps. The drink also has fibers that are important for the regularization of the intestine and an antioxidant and diuretic action”, explains the nutritionist. Marina Seidl.

Food engineer Gislaine Santana, from Large field (@campolargooficial), adds: “It has a great combination of mineral salts and carbohydrates. Plus, it’s low calorie.

For those who practice physical exercises, it is also highly recommended since, according to the engineer, it acts as a natural isotonic, capable of replenishing the mineral salts lost in sweat.

Another great advantage: it can be consumed by babies from 1 year old and after clearance from the pediatrician, as long as it does not replace the water or interfere with food. “For babies, for example, it serves as a meal supplement, especially in cases of dehydration such as diarrhea, vomiting or constipation”, says Gislaine. Pregnant and lactating women benefit from the liquid to stimulate the production of breast milk.

According to the specialist, the main nutrients of Coconut Water they are:

Sodium; Potassium; Magnesium; Vitamin C.

Now, how about taking the opportunity to add the drink to three simple and fit recipes? Check out!

3 recipes with coconut water

1 – Red fruit smoothie

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Ingredients:

1 cup (tea) of red fruits of your choice;
1/2 frozen ripe nanica banana;
1/2 cup (tea) coconut water;
1 col. (soup) linseed seeds (optional);
1 col. (soup) of natural sweetener (stevia or xylitol) or açdemerara sugar.

Method of preparation:

In the blender, beat all the ingredients for 2 minutes and add ice. Beat again until you get a creamy mixture.

2 – Vanilla ice cream and coconut water

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Ingredients:

500ml of coconut milk
100 ml of coconut water;
1 col. (tea) vanilla essence;
Add to taste.

Method of preparation:

In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients and stir over medium heat, without boiling, until they are well dissolved and the mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and let cool. After that time, take it to the freezer for about 5 hours. Remove, stir well to get creamier, and return to the freezer for another 3 hours before serving. Tip: you can repeat this process more than once: the more times, the creamier!

3 – Tropical chia pudding

Cream Ingredients:

2 bananas; 1 mango; 1/2 pineapple; 1 cup. of coconut water.

Stuffing ingredients:

6 col. (soup) chia; 2 col. (soup) xylitol; 1 cup. of coconut milk; 1 cup. of almond milk.

Method of preparation:

For the cream, beat all the ingredients in the blender. For the filling, mix all the ingredients and refrigerate for 2 hours. In that time, stir 3 times. In a glass, place the stuffing, cover with the tropical cream and alternate until you finish with the cream. Use small pieces of grated coconut and pineapple as a topping.

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