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Monday, 13 June 2011

Frustration-fre - vitacoco, sports drink


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I can drink a couple of these a day! I am glad the 17oz comes with a cap. Easier to store them once you open a pack. I've ordered VitaCoco, One and Zico. I find VitaCoco brand to have the best flavor. Best served chilled.

I bought three cases of these on Fri and it was at my door step today (Monday) with my prime account. Had a problem with one of the box. Upon opening the amazon box, I see that one of the case was already opened and few of packs were damaged and leaking. I called Amazon right away and they resolved it right away.

As the title says, great product and great service! thanks amazon.



In response to a previous reviewer who questioned the potassium content of the coconut water, please see the product description: "High in potassium, fat free, cholesterol free, and low in acidity, no sugar, Contains five essential electrolytes--potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium, and phosphorous" -- which makes coconut water a superior pre- or post-workout drink compared to other popular sugar-laden, artificial color-added ones (you know who you are). I drink my Vita Coco chilled either right from the box to quench my thirst after a long run or I mix it into a delicious, awesomely nutritious smoothie with frozen bananas, papayas, strawberries, mangoes...whatever fruit you have on hand. You can also make a super-nutritious green smoothie by simply adding a tablespoon of Greener Grasses or Vitamineral Green to a cup of the coconut water and giving it a good whirl in the Vita-Mix. Excellent! And with Amazon's free shipping and subscription discounts, the value can't be beat.

I bought a lot of boxes of vita coco from Amazon these past few months due to the sale/special offers lately. 2 boxes (both were the small size) tasted great! (1 carton had a weird taste).



I said whatever and bought the larger size. YUCK! I drank the first two and they tasted sour. I compared them side by side with the other vita coco I had (the smaller cartons) and these taste really different. I opened a few more to try, and some were okay, and others sour.



UGH. I don't care how good some of these boxes are! If they vary this much, it's not worth it to me to try again.



*Edited to add:

I emailed vita coco and told them about this and they told me they had a bad batch. The rep then mailed me a free box of 12 cartons. This batch was good! (They sent me some funky flavors instead of the original though...still nice of them).

I prefer this resealable package over the 11oz..and by the way, the other reviewers are mad!

Perhaps they have never had fresh BRAZILIAN coco water before and are used to asian coco water which is sugary and watered down and completely industralized. I am from north of Brazil and can tell you this is what fresh young brazilian coconut water should taste like.

And how can anyone complain about the packaging? Makes no sense. Who could dislike a resealable, environmental friendly package!?

Overall, I am very satisfied and will continue to order this brand on subscribe and save. 3 boxes a month.

I grew up in southern India where water from tender coconut is sold by street vendors and it is drunk straight from the coconut. It is the most refreshing drink, containing electrolytes for very hot weathers over there. Gatorade and other artificial drinks are very poor substitutes.



After having tried the canned coconut waters available in Asian stores, I had given up on coconut water for a decade until I chanced upon these. They are expensive, but it is amazing that one could bottle "authenticity"! No artificial additives, no sugars, no pulps, nothing!



It is so good that I don't want to try the mixed varieties that they have. Nothing but pure coconut water for me.

I ordered three 12-packs so there were three shipping package for my order. The first two 12 packs came ontime as expected. However, one of the bottom have mole growing out of it so it have to be thrown away.



The third product made it to my city and then return to the supply. Then it was reship to me next day (free of charge from Amazon). However, I only received 8 packs instead of the 12 packs.



The product quality is pretty lousy compared to other coconut juice products I tried. I figure that I give this one a try. It look like somebody went through and open up all the box which made me afraid to drink it sometimes.



The taste really do not taste like real coconut. I expect more from 100% coconut. It was pretty cheap to begin with but I think that I would go with other products.

I love Vita Coco 100% Pure Coconut Water, especially on a hot day. It is the best "sports drink" you can get, because it does "hydrate every cell in your body." It is a pure, unadulterated, unmanipulated healthy drink, that perks you up. The 17oz. size is handy to take along in the car or pack for lunch. Great for leg cramps cuz of the high potasium content. Better than a banana and less calories. Better than water - totally quenches thirst!!! - Vitacoco - Sports Drink - Coconut - Health - Vita Coco - Nutrition
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Huffnagle's "Probiotics Revolution" is written by a reputable scholar and scientist in an approachable but not overly simplified manner. The book is organized in 3 sections:



Part 1: The Promise of Probiotics (4 chapters) gives the scientific background for by the book by describing immune system functioning, the effects of antibiotics, and the relationship between immune system functioning and inflammation, which is at the basis of so many diseases. A key idea is that, for optimal functioning, we need to populate our gut with "good bacteria" to crowd out and make life inhospitable for "bad bacteria."



Part 2: Preventing and Treating Disease (5 chapters) deals with particular diseases that are benefitted by the use of probiotics, particularly digestive and urogenital diseases and allergic responses, plus discussion of the general use of probiotics for health and more speculative discussion of the potential for probiotic benefits for other inflammation-based disorders such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.



Part 3: Promoting Microbial Blanace: What You Can Do (7 chapters) discusses food and supplement sources of probiotics and "prebiotics" (foods such as fruits, veggies, and whole grains) that provide nutritional support for the probiotics. (Although there is no separate chapter, another key term from the book is "metabiotics," the metabolic products of probiotics, which provide some benefit even when the bacteria themselves have died--this is why cooked foods such as pasteurized yogurt or sourdough bread can still show some benefit.) Detailed charts discussing the particular species content of different supplements and indicating which species have been scientifically demonstrated to benefit which disorders are included. The book concludes with a general food plan, a discussion of how to get kids to eat more healthfully (illustrated with amusing anecdotes with his own children), and some recipes, focused mostly on recipes for those with a busy lifestyle who do not want to spend a lot of time on food preparation.



I highly recommend the book for its scientific basis and accessible presentation. My one criticism is that I thought that the recipes section was a little paltry, particularly with regards to its selection of main dishes (only two, one of which was nachos, not something I normally think of as a main dish). Overall, an excellent and practical resource.

I have read many books on the topic of probiotics. This was the best one by far. It tells you the latest studies on the subject and discusses all it can do for you. It includes diet as well as supplements. It was enjoyable learning about this topic. It doesn't claim things that are not proven yet. The best part was the wonderful recipes at the end.

After several courses of antibiotics, my health had deteriorated and no longer responded well to more antibiotics: infections would get better for a week or so and then get worse again just as I thought I had gotten better. I turned to probiotics as a last resort and now wish I had turned to these 'good bacteria' long before. Huffnagle & Wernick's book not only explains how these good bacteria work inside our bodies, it also has a list of probiotic products that have been tested and shown to be effective. I took the book with me when I went to my local health food store and used the product list. For that alone, this book is a great resource. If you have recurring UTI or impetigo, give probiotics a try!

I bought this book in conjunction with purchasing a home yogurt-maker. It's written in an easy-to-understand style and makes a great argument for including probiotics in your daily diet. With all of the antibiotics in our medicine, food and soap, it's important to know how to replenish the good bacteria in our bodies.

I have read this book all in the same day I picked it up from the library. It is well written and does not condescend to the reader yet thoroughly explains the science behind probiotics, and how to apply this knowledge. I intend to read more and thoroughly revamp my diet.



The anecdotal bits and the studies cited were enough to convince me of a connection between probiotics and many major health issues. I intend to conduct my own study using my, and my family's health!



Thanks!

From: www.BasilAndSpice.com

Author & Book Views On A Healthy Life!



Book Review: The Probiotics Revolution by Gary Huffnagle and Sarah Wernick



Probiotics are the good microbes found in many foods. In short, they keep your gut bacteria in check, helping to prevent gum disease, ulcers, and other diseases by enhancing the immune system. Dr. Gary Huffnagle, author of The Probiotics Revolution and Professor of Internal Medicine, Microbiology, and Immunology (University of Michigan Medical Center) researches probiotics. He states that probiotics should be "one of our essential food groups because they provide nutrients just as important to our health as vitamins and minerals." Practicing what he preaches, Dr. Huffnagle has his family eating probiotics daily.



Most of us have heard of yogurt containing these beneficial bacteria, but few know about kefir--a fermented milk drink. Found in health food stores and larger supermarkets, it like yogurt is available both plain, lowfat, fruit flavored, and organic. Kefir is prepared by mixing milk with a starter called "kefir grains," and then allowing it to ferment. This optimizes the probiotic content. Dr. Huffnagle explains that the amount of probiotic content in kefir is inferior when compared with yogurt, but the variety of good bacteria is better. In fact, the bottle of kefir in my refrigerator contains ten varieties of live cultures, whereas my yogurt has three. For better digestive and immune system health, eat both yogurt and kefir. Incorporated into a healthy diet, Dr. Huffnagle recommends one to three, 8 ounce servings of fermented dairy daily.



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