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If you are lactose intolerant, or don’t have access to un-pasteurised, un-homogenised cow’s milk (and who does?!), then plant mylks are a great option. Soya milk, even though it may have had some bad press recently, does have several important health benefits. Just remember to buy the unsweetened version with as few additives and preservatives as possible!

Drinking coconut water may be helpful to reduce heart disease risk. In one study, researchers fed two sets of rats a similar diet but where one group and supplementary 4 ml per 100 grams of body weight of coconut water. After 45 days, the coconut water group had a reduction in cholesterol and triglyceride levels that rivalled the effects of a statin drug used to lower cholesterol. Keep in mind however that this was a very high dose. In human terms, it would be equivalent to a 68-kg person consuming 2.7 litres of coconut water per day! Soya ‘milk’ is made from soaking and grinding soya beans, and it has been a traditional part of the Asian diet for thousands of years. The beans are typically soaked overnight, their skins are then removed before being blended with water and strained. The remaining liquid or ‘mylk’ is then heated before being cooled and stored. Health Benefits of Soya Milk While soya milk is the obvious go-to for people who want an alternative to dairy/lactose, up to 14% of people who are allergic to cow’s milk are also allergic to soy milk. Step in – almond milk! Health Benefits of Almond Milk In another study, rats on a high-fructose diet were treated with coconut water. Free radical activity decreased, as did blood pressure, triglycerides and insulin levels – very interesting and encouraging. Bring on more research we say! Recent studies of Vit E have found that it improves mental performance and appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and slow its progression. Definitely worth a daily dose! Our Favourite Smoothies to Mix with Almond Milk

The main electrolytes that your body uses to carry out these vital functions are sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, chloride, and bicarbonate – and guess what, coconut water contains most of those (bold)!

It’s a powerful antioxidant that combats inflammation and stress in the body, helps protect against heart disease and cancer, and may also have beneficial effects on bone and eye health. Drinking enough fluids is important for kidney stone prevention. Although plain water is a great choice, one early study suggests that coconut water may be even better. Research has shown that coconut water can lower blood sugar levels and improve other health markers – but so far the studies have only focussed on animals. In one study, diabetic rats treated with coconut water maintained better blood sugar levels than the control group. The same study also found that the rats given coconut water had lower levels of hemoglobin A1c, indicating good long-term blood sugar control.Nevertheless, the finding that it reduced cholesterol as effectively as a statin drug is very impressive and should lead to further research. Our Favourite Smoothies to mix with Coconut Water Each smoothie sachet is 140g, and after blending with 200ml liquid you will get a 12oz smoothie. That’s a standard UK size, the same as you’ll get in a café. We find it’s a large-ish portion for an adult, or two smaller portions for kids. Each smoothie has its own ‘nutritionals’ section – for example, see Pash n Shoot here – which gives you the calories per 100g and all the other info you might need.

Coconut water has soared in popularity recently, and it’s not hard to see why. Refreshing, nutritious and one of the healthiest options to add to our smoothie mixes (other than water itself!), this is definitely our top choice for health, particularly if you don’t like your smoothies too sweet. Health Benefits of Coconut WaterAlmond milk works beautifully with our classic flavours, and we would also heartily recommend using it for our shakes ! (heartily? See what we’ve done there?) Electrolytes are minerals that conduct an electrical charge when mixed with water. They help regulate a variety of your body’s most essential functions, including nerve signalling, pH balance, muscle contraction, and hydration – all vital functions involved in exercise and recovery.