2 Coconut Lemon Drinks, a great way to beat the heat.

In Sanskrit, the coconut palm is known as kalpa vriksha, meaning “tree which gives all that is necessary for living”.  During the Pacific War of 1941-45, both sides in the conflict regularly used coconut water – siphoned directly from the nut to give emergency plasma transfusions to wounded soldiers. In tropical climates where coconuts grow native, children will often drink coconut water with their meals and a snack as children here drink juice boxes.  Also a great beverage to treat dehydration children and adults alike following excessive sun exposure, or illness causing diarrhea or vomiting.

Health Benefits
This is an ideal beverage to replace electrolytes post work out. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, low in sugar and is easy to drink. Additionally, it works great as a thirst quencher on those hot summer days and is perfect to replenish fluids in the dryness of the winter and of course on those mornings following that big nights out.

• Coconut water is a natural isotonic beverage, with the same level of electrolytic balance as we have in our blood. It is full of natural sugars, salts, and vitamins to ward off post work out fatigue. Coconut water has 15x more potassium than most sport drink, no added sugars, no fat, no cholesterol and no preservatives.
• Lemons contain unique flavanoid compounds with anti-cancer properties. Also rich in antioxidants including Vitamin C, lemons helps protect the body from free radical damage and boost the immune system. Lemons have been found to help protect against inflammation associated with arthritis.
• Ginger is rich in potassium, magnesium and manganese, all important minerals in maintaining electrolyte balance. Ginger is also very effective at relieving gastrointestinal distress and possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, and has direct anti-inflammatory effects.
• Sea salt is effective for the regulation of blood pressure, extracts excess acidity from the cells in the body, particularly the brain cells, helps balance blood sugar levels. Sea salt is also vital for the generation of hydroelectric energy in cells of the body, helps, clearance of the lungs of phlegm and is essential for prevention of muscle cramps.
• Honey has anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties and also aids in wound healing. Honey helps sustain favorable blood sugar concentrations after endurance training, important for maintaining muscle glycogen stores, so that muscle recuperation is more efficient.

Coconut Lemon Quench

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 1 lemon
• 1 1/2 cups coconut water (or 1 tetra pack)
• 1/2 cup water (or more depending on desired concentration)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger root
• Sea salt to taste

Instructions

Squeeze the juice of the lemon into blender.

Add coconut water, water, honey, ginger and sea salt into blender.

Blend.

Drink up with a smile or keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.

For the vegans: replace honey with coconut nectar

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Note- Coconut and Lemon juice together with nothing else at all is also very refreshing and a great morning starter. - Danah

Coconut cooler

Ingredients: 

1. Chilled Coconut Water 4 cups (1 per serving) 
2. Honey 1 tablespoon 
3. Lemon Juice 4 teaspoons (1 per serving) 
4. Black Pepper ½ teaspoon 
5. Chopped Mint Leaves ¼ cup 
6. Salt to taste

Directions: 
1. In a blender add chilled coconut water, honey, lemon juice, salt and black pepper.
2. Blend it well. 

How to Serve: Serve the juice in glasses and garnish with chopped mint leaves. Use decorative glasses for serving the juice and add a slice of lemon to it. Moreover, adding some spices would also taste well.

Coconut Water Nutrition: Coconut water is nutritious because it contains minerals like Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium and Fluoride. Also, it contains vitamins like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Choline and Betaine. Thus, it makes a perfect summer recipe for people of all the ages.

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Note-  For me, Coconut and Lemon juice together with nothing else at all is also very refreshing and a great morning starter, before the green smoothie.