Recently, I came down with a really bad case of food poisoning while traveling. Although I made it through the worst of it before my flight home, I still felt completely exhausted, weak, and dehydrated the days following. I was taught that it was water or bust when it came to food poisoning, but my doctor was quick to tell me that coconut water contained almost everything I needed for a speedy recovery. The fitness community has been touting the benefits of coconut water for a while now, even referring to it as “nature’s sports drink.” Most notably, it naturally contains five electrolytes, and in cases of severe dehydration – like food poisoning – electrolytes are exactly what you need replaced for healthy bodily function. To see how coconut water compares with sports drinks, just read more. Unlike sports drinks, which are

often used for electrolyte replacement, coconut water isn’t loaded down with added sugar or calories. It has just enough natural sugar to give you a little energy boost, and since it’s low in acid it won’t upset an already sensitive stomach. (I had a 60-calorie, 12-ounce drink that only had about 14 grams of sugar.) It also has way more electrolytes than sports drinks do – 15 times more to be exact. I know there is no such thing as a miracle cure, but I was feeling noticeably better after downing one drink. My energy level was upped and I felt some strength return to my muscles. I’m now keeping a stock of coconut water tucked away safely in my fridge at all times. Source: Flickr User katesheets

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Treat Food Poisoning With Coconut Milk