Coconut water, often considered a vacation drink, is now earning praise as a powerful addition to your daily wellness routine—especially when consumed first thing in the morning. According to India's Clinical Dietitian Dr Ridhima Khamsera, drinking coconut water on an empty stomach between 6-8 AM can maximise its health benefits by aligning with the body’s natural absorption rhythms.
“Between 6-8 AM, your stomach produces digestive enzymes at peak concentration while simultaneously absorbing nutrients at nearly triple the normal rate. This is a perfect time to support healing naturally, which most people completely miss,” she said in an interview with HT Lifestyle.
“Try to have one glass of fresh coconut water, first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. Wait 15-20 minutes before eating or drinking anything else,” she added.
Unlike tea or coffee, coconut water delivers hydration and energy without caffeine crashes. “Coconut water is the only natural beverage on Earth with the exact same electrolyte composition as human blood plasma,” said Dr Ridhima. “When your empty stomach receives this plasma-like liquid, it bypasses normal digestion and goes straight into your bloodstream, carrying potassium, magnesium, and natural sugars directly to your cells.”
She outlined five key benefits of this habit: detoxification, kidney support, energy boost, improved skin texture, and weight loss support. Lauric acid in coconut water helps flush harmful bacteria from the gut—only effective on an empty stomach.
Its ideal potassium-to-sodium ratio supports kidney detox, while its natural sugars and magnesium offer sustained energy. The plant hormone cytokinins aid in skin cell renewal and collagen production, and MCTs in coconut water help burn fat without causing bloating.
For those seeking a natural, nourishing start to the day, coconut water may just be the simplest upgrade with life-changing results.
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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