"Ayurveda "- The oldest known system to Human mankind holds a wealth of information on Diet & Lifestyle.

There are a few comfortable modifications which we still could make for this contemporary lifestyle for a Healthy living. In our country, coconuts have always been associated with health and prosperity and are present in some form or the other on many auspicious occasions. The most commonly available "Tender Coconut" is known as "Naarikela" in Ayurveda. The fruit, flower and root of this plant are used as ingredients for many Ayurvedic preparations. The Benefits of Tender Coconut mentioned in 2500yr old Lifescience Ayurveda: Tender coconut water has soothing effect on intestines. It can be administered to infants as a rehydrating solution. It is known as krimighna i.e. kills intestinal parasites. When given as a regular health drink to children, it promotes growth and supplies good nutrients. Tender coconut water helps to overcome irritation of bladder and helps in preventing urinary tract infections. Regular consumption of this water helps in easy flow of urine.

 It can be smeared on irritated skin (sun burn, rashes etc) to get a cooling effect. Tender coconut water increases glow and fairness of skin. It cures hiccups and thirst. Modern Research on Tender coconut: Rediscovered Facts As surprising as it may seem , Ayurveda has briefed these rediscovered facts of Narikela in sanskrit as "Snigdha", "Svadhu", "Vrshya", "Himam","Laghu","Trna Pitta anilaharam", "Deepanam", "Vastishodhanam", "Brimhanam" & "Balyam"... The following are rediscovered Ayurveda facts on research. Coconut water has been used to treat dehydration caused by dysentery, cholera, diarrhea and stomach flu, and the electrolyte balance .Therefore, drinking one cup of Coconut Water twice daily during digestive tract abnormalities is good and as it is naturally sterile so can be given for infants too - "Deepanam", "Krimighnam" Coconut water is a natural isotonic beverage which helps increase the body's metabolism.. It helps in replenishing

fluid and natural salt loss that has occurred in the body. Coconut water, thus, can greatly prevent exhaustion. This has been explained as "Brhmhanam" "Balyam" in Ayurveda. Coconut water contains high levels of lauric acid which is what is used by the body to make monolaurin - a disease fighting fatty acid derivative. Lauric acid has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, antiprozoal and anti-viral properties & effectively helps in cleaning intestinal worms and other gastrointestinal tract infections in children and adults. Additionally, the water from coconut acts as an antibiotic " Deepanam" and "Krimighnam" It can help to strengthen the immune system of the mother and the growing fetus, and greatly prevent infections of flu, HIV, herpes, etc. "Krimighnam" Tender coconut contains high amounts of chlorides, potassium, and magnesium and moderate amounts of sugar, sodium and protein. . Potassium helps regulate blood pressure and heart function. It is also a good source of dietary fibre, manganese, calcium, riboflavin and Vitamin C and hence improves the body strength, prevents exhaustion- "Balya".

As Coconut water tends to lose its nutrients the longer it mixes with the environment, Drink it fresh. Being a natural diuretic, coconut water can help to increase the flow and frequency of the urine. Thus, coconut water benefits in flushing toxins out of the body easily, thus preventing urinary tract infection - "Vasti shodhana" One cup of coconut water contains 46 calories only, as coconut water is 95% water It is essentially fat free and is known as a zero cholesterol beverage. Coconut water is also supposed to have a positive effect for raising the level of HDL, the good cholesterol level present in the body. This can together help to keep high cholesterol levels under check-"Laghu" Oil Constituents : Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) 65 %, Total Saturated Fat 94%, Caproic acid C 6:0,Caprylic acid C 8:0, Capric acid C 10:0,Lauric acid C 12:0, Myristic acid C 14:0, Palmitic acid C 16:0, Stearic acid C 18:0, Oleic acid C 18:1, Linoleic acid C 18:2, "SNIGDHA" In particular, coconut water has less sugar and sodium content compared to most sports drinks. Potassium, Calcium, and Chloride makes it a better choice to

rehydrate, replenish and boost the body's energy levels after any strenuous activity - "Vrshya" Drinking coconut water on a regular basis can be quite effective at regulating blood pressure due to its high concentration of potassium and lauric acid. Other great health benefits of coconut water is that it helps to prevent and treat heartburn, Sun burns , heat stroke, Pimples, Jaundice & Muscle cramps -"Trna Pitta anilaharam" & "Himam" DID U KNOW? Coconut water is universal donor; it is identical to human blood plasma. Coconut water has saved lives in 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 transfusion to wounded soldiers. "Narikela" - The nutrient rich drink is also known as "The Fluid of Life", for the profound and highly beneficial impact on our health. So it is always better to heal yourself with healthy & naturally sterile coconut water rather than artificial soft drinks which are harmful. Artificial soft drinks give us

extra calories, lead to calcium loss and increase the risk of osteoporosis. Ayurvedic formulas with narikela - Sriphala kusumadi vati Narikela taila , Narikela ksara , Narikelasavam . The popular traditional sweet Coconut Burfi is referred to in Ayurvedic texts as Narikela Khanda. As per Bheshajya Ratnawali, this recipe is said to be amongst the best Aphrodisiacs, good for the heart Hrid Roga Naashak.