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" Is this tropical drink\u2014made from the liquid that comes from the inside of a coconut and sold under brands like Vita Coco and Zico\u2014worth trying? Andrea Giancoli, RD, MPH, spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, helps you decide. TRY IT IF You&amp;#039;re bored with plain H2O but don&amp;#039;t want the calories and sugar that come with many juice drinks. With 45 calories and 6 g of sugar for 8 oz, coconut water is a better option. Bonus: That 8 oz also packs a potassium punch. It contains about 600 mg of this important mineral that many women don&amp;#039;t get enough of. Potassium is crucial to keep various organs (like your heart and kidneys) working properly. SKIP IT IF You&amp;#039;re trying to replace electrolytes and fluids from a strenuous (1 hour or more) workout. In that case, you&amp;#039;ll need to have a sports drink that contains higher amounts of sodium and carbohydrates. SHOP SMART Look for 100% coconut water on the label, which means that it&amp;#039;s close to the original state and has no added sugars. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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