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"  Photo: Getty Last week we reported on the possibility of coconut oil reaching a saturation point, now its even more popular cousin, coconut water, may be facing the same dismal fate, or at least be demoted from its superfood status. In the New York Times&amp;#039; latest installment of the Michael Moss &amp;quot;What&amp;#039;s In It?&amp;quot; series, the author of Salt, Sugar, Fat deconstructs the drink&amp;#039;s nutritional value and analyzes if it&amp;#039;s really worth the hype\u2014and the $400 million in global sales it now rakes in a year. Related: Is Pumpkin Seed Oil the Next Coconut Oil? As you may have already guessed, the clear fluid (not the milk) from young, green coconuts is not in fact the miracle water it was once touted to be. When coconut water first hit the scene it was advertised as a nutrient-rich superfood that could ward off viruses and disease. Then, according to the Times, nutritionists shot that down and coconut water companies such as Vita Coco began marketing it as an electrolyte-rich and hydrating sports drink. After a 2011 class-action lawsuit found that this claim was majorly exaggerated, Vita Coco once again had to change its PR strategy. It has now morphed into a more exciting water alternative with a plethora of new flavors (mmm espresso). Related: Why the Whole30 Diet Is Taking Over Instagram This is not to say that coconut water does not have any nutritional value, it contains a fair amount of potassium, magnesium, and calcium, and much less sugar than other fruit drinks. Moss says downing a bottle of coconut water is the equivalent of eating a banana and drinking a glass of water. So, if you don&amp;#039;t mind the price tag and love the flavor, why not? Just don&amp;#039;t expect it to cure your hangover or prevent a cold. As Slate puts it, &amp;quot;There&amp;#039;s really only one solid reason to drink coconut water: taste.&amp;quot; Related: Why the Is Maple Water the New Coconut Water? If you&amp;#039;re looking for a miracle drink replacement, next up to the plate is maple water. The latest natural beverage to pop up in the health food aisle is yet another nutrient-rich elixir being marketed as having a multitude of health benefits. We&amp;#039;ll just have to wait and see if these claims last or if they&amp;#039;ll be debunked, coconut-water style. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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