Ideal Bite

Want an energy drink that doesn't come in 'blue' flavor?

Submitted by idealbite on Wed, 02/28/2007 - 3:01am.

The Bite:

Natural coconut water offers the same electrolytes and potassium as conventional sports drinks, with fewer calories and none of the artificial additives.

The Benefits:

Delicious, refreshing alternative to the neon-colored sports drinks.
No artificial colors or preservatives (such as cancer-linked benzene).
Sustainable packaging. If you can't get it in the actual "nut," opt for Tetra Paks - 2 semi trucks can carry 1 million recyclable Tetra Paks compared to 52 semis for 1 million metal or glass containers.
Fewer calories. 8 oz of Gatorade has 63 calories; the same serving of coconut water has just 46.

Personally Speaking:

Sara's brother - honest - makes a living building treehouses in Hawaii, and tells us that all the free coconuts sustain him on humid afternoons in the jungle.

Wanna Try:

One Natural Experience - our first tasty intro to coco water outta the nut ($21/12).
Zico - gives 5% back to communities in Central and South America ($21/12).
Vita Coco - comes in tropical flavors like passion fruit and pineapple ($16/12).
Ideal Bite's Coconut Oil Tip - reasons why we love the oil even more than the water.