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My daughter in law is a vegetarian and truly the healthiest human being I've ever known..in so many ways. She takes her health very seriously. She SWEARS by coconut Water. I think I'll pick some up. Thanks!

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If you love coconut Water try bai5 they have a coconut flavor and many others an it is only 5 calories per 8 oz and 10 calories for the bottle with 1 gram of suger about 3 dollars per bottle but very good and low in calories????

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Oh and in case anyone is wondering I got the O.N.E coconut Water at Walmart it's kinda pricey 33.8 oz for 4-5 bucks but as little as we can drink it's really not that bad at all. It have 45 cal for a cup and 10 total carbs with 8 grams of sugar. It's also high in potassium and is fat/Gluten free. I drink it ice cold and I love it!

what department is it in?

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@@downsizingdiva At out Walmart it's at the checkout line...I know weird. @@claudi2103 I will check that out! @@Williams3909 I checked out the ingredient first because I know how tricky company's can be this ones ingredence is only 100% Coconut Water. Nothing added They can't get me!!

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My NUT lets me use it. I mix it with Water and sip. She said it's great to help prevent dehydration and better than drinking low cal Gatorade with the sweeteners in it. Just not a lot. 1-2 tbsp per 3/4 cup water.

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Isopure makes a clear Protein in coconut that I like a lot. Coconut flavor plus 40 grams ! of Protein in a 20 oz bottle. I find the protein a little heavy, so I mix it 50/50 with a no-calorie fruit Water.

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Coconut Water didn't sit well for me during the first month but if you can tolerate it, it's wonderful and so healthy! Natural electrolytes too!!!

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I am so glad you guys posted on this. I was feeling very dehydrated the first day home after surgery, I went out and bought a bottle of coconut Water in hopes that it would work, and wow I feel so much better and I sip on it all day. I try and drink regular water too, but its not as easy to drink as the coconut water...

YAY for coconut! :)

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I drink it because I dislike bananas and I can't have gatorade or other sports drinks due to the artificial dyes and sugars in them. It's a good source of natural minerals and electrolytes.

I can't remember the last time I drank cow's milk. I only drink Almond Milk or Rice milk. I am particular about the brands I drink as well. I prefer Almond Breeze unsweetened almond milk or Rice Dreams unsweetened. I was discharged on full liquids so I mixed my Protein powders with these.

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I was told coconut Water is great especially if your losing fluids or not getting enough. It has potassium which is vital. I was told to make my first Protein Drink mixed with coconut water. I am post op as well.

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I really can't do the coconut Water flavor. I tried. Really tried. I thought everyone was crazy when they said that your tastes change after the surgery but I'm a believer now. Some of the shakes I bought I can not stand the taste of them and I loved them before.

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