Hello! I survived yesterday’s crazy sickness. What.the.heck? It came out of nowhere and really knocked me down. I haven’t been that sick in years!
Even when I’m sick I can still eat. Always and forever. Luckily, I found a can of soup in my pantry (read: the metal shelf I have in the closet by my washer and dryer).
This morning I felt good enough to try a run. My stomach feels a little sensitive, but overall I feel 89% better!
As seen on my run: A bike rider guy peeing on the side of the path. Yeah, that is no big but he didn’t even try to climb into a bush or something. He was just like loud and proud about it. He even said “sorry” as as I ran by so I kinda feel like he realized he should have tried to be a little more discreet.
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And I’m trying to get back into my normal routine of eats. So we’ll see how this settles in my stomach…
I think I’m back to my old eating self, but I’ll keep you posted with every over-sharing detail.
Now I am a fan of coconut water. When I first tried it I did NOT like it at all. But I gave it a couple of attempts and found I do like certain brands more than others and it has to be super cold.
Normally when I don’t like something I don’t try to make myself like it, what’s the point? But I’ve read so many benefits of coconut water – including that it has been used as plasma! <- Turns out that was NOT true but that is the lil tidbit that made me want to try it again.
“It is said, albeit quite incorrectly, that coconut water is identical to human plasma and can be injected directly into the human bloodstream. The story has its origin from World War II where British and Japanese patients were given coconut water intravenously because saline solution was in short supply. Doctors today say that they would not be inclined to set up a coconut water IV for dehydrated patients.” – Wikipedia
Anyway. I was super sick yesterday and dehydrated. So I went to TJ’s for some coconut water. But they didn’t have plain coconut water just this one mixed with aloe vera juice.
I’ve heard straight up Aloe Vera Juice is not good so I was hesitant, but this is good stuff!! I like it.
Is Coconut Water Good for You? <- This Time article has 4/5 doctors saying ‘no’. But I feel like it’s really good for runners because of the potassium and electrolytes.
Most of the stuff I found on Aloe Vera Juice referenced weight loss (but nothing proved it was good for weight loss really). So yeah… I think that is mostly because that’s what people want to know about and not necessarily why there’s not a lot of research about other benefits?
Like most peeps on here, when I tried it for the first time, I hated it…But then I started buying one type from a store next to my office…It has pulp in it, which makes it tasty…Plus it’s a mix of Coconut water AND Aloe…And now I got addicted!…I love buying it when I am at work…nice, cold, refreshing and obviously it’s good for you…I personally hate sodas, so this works for me…Say no to Coke people! You want some cancer?
Try your coconut water in a smoothie. Add your favorite fruits, some veggies, coconut water, and ice- see if this helps you get past the taste and just enjoy the hydrating benefits!
I like those aloe/coconut waters from trader joes pictured in this article but I mix 7oz of the water with 1 oz mixed berry juice any brand- it’s soooo delish and really quenches thirst. after my sister had major abdominal surgery,and was only allowed clear liquids she loved this (so much better than lemon ice and jello, beef broth, yuck!) and her surgeons were all asking where we got it. too bad hospital patients can’t get this it’s much better than the crap they are served. It’s also very good to use as a base for a quick protein smoothie with a half banana and a few strawberries…far lighter and fewer calories than dairy.
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I do drink coconut water, but only the chocolate zico kind, which likely negates all of the health benefits.
Yeah, but it’s so good!
I just can’t get on the coconut water love train. I’ve tried it and hated it so much I don’t think I can bear to drink it enough to tolerate it!
Haven’t tried coconut water but would be the girl you would find peeing in the woods! I cringe when anyone wants to walk/hike in a non-wooded place these days because then you actually must look for a bathroom! And the woods are a much nicer place to go than smelly public restrooms.
When I loved in South Africa and ran races, it was the norm for guys to stop along the course and go pee. I was always very uncomfortable by it, but you would see people along the sides of the road peeing too. One part of the culture I never got used to!
My mom told me my grandpa used to do a shot of aloe vera juice every day. Not sure if it was for anything specific, but maybe it’s good for you in small doses?
I’ve heard that aloe vera juice is good for people with acid reflux/heartburn! Also I am not a fan of coconut water– can’t get into the taste! I probably would like it mixed with another flavor but ehh, I’d rather just drink water.
I’m probably the minority but I love coconut juice/water. I’m wondering if it’s because I take the natural stuff ie from the coconut itself rather than the processed ones you buy from the supermarts. I’m lucky to be living in the tropics where the fruit is in abundance. And yes, it has to be cold. I also like to eat the flesh (white stuff lining on the insides).
Instead of coconut water, I drink Vitamin Water Zero – Revive. It has the most postassium of any possible drink on the market (which is why I would drink coconut water) at 880mg. And it tastes WAY better!
xx Jill
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I like coconut water, but you’re right, it does have to be cold. Usually I’m just happy with regular water or Nuun.
I’m not a huge coconut water fan. Actually, I hate it. I even tried a lemonade coconut water but I didn’t like that either.
My only reccomendation is no aloe juice when you’re sick!! It is a detoxifier because it mainly works as a laxative. If you drink something with aloe in it, it is easy to become dehydrated because of those properties. Hope you feel better!!
I am interested in knowing what coconut water brands you like to drink. I have tried it once and thought it was awful. My trainer tried the same brand and didn’t like it either.
As far as Aloe Vera Juice… It does taste nasty on its own. My step-sister runs a health & detox spa and they have you drink it at the end of the day to help soothe your stomach. They have you mix it with freshly juiced organic apple juice though. Then it wasn’t too bad.
I drink coconut water sometimes – had some yesterday when walking around NY all day (10 miles according to fitbit!!!) I also like wine and had that yesterday too (to celebrate being down with the walking for the day).
I’ve put aloe vera in smoothies once or twice……….but I don’t have it regularly. We got the actual leave and put some of the gel/sap stuff right in the blender with all the other stuff and blended it up!
My mother was actually sick this weekend and I got her coconut water too. It helped a bit but she is still not herself. When I first started drinking coconut water I realized quickly that it had to be cold. It tasted so wrong at room temperature. Glad you are feeling better 🙂
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I’m not a fan of coconut water. I bought it once & as I could drink a few swallows after a hot run but that was it. For some reason the thought of aloe vera mixed with sounds awful. LOL. Maybe I’ll try it though.
So I can’t smell very well. Yeah I have a funky nose thing that I should have dealt with one of these days, but anyway I don’t drink a lot of variety because I can’t taste it that much anyway. When I’m sick it’s a 1000000000x worse. I usually stick to water and green tea.
I too tried coconut water a few times before officially liking it! My doctor had suggested I try it because I had bad leg cramps while pregnant. I just wish it wasn’t so expensive!
I get really bad toe/foot cramps right after running (really strange) and my doctor says it can be a combination of dehydration and not enough potassium/electrolytes. Coconut water ALWAYS prevents my cramps… especially if I drink it right after I finish running. I don’t love the taste but I hate foot cramps more so I always try to drink at least a little bit. I like the Vita Coco pineapple flavor.
I like that coconut water too!
I sometimes use aloe vera juice in my post-run smoothies because it is said to help improve circulation and reduce inflammation.
I tried coconut water a few times. The last time was for rehydrating after a run on a particularly sweltering day. I nearly threw up after drinking it, so I have yet to go back to it. I’ll stick with vitamin water zero for now if I really need electrolytes that badly.
I personally think coconut water is DISGUSTING, but I want to try it for after long runs – I’ve been feeling absolutely destroyed for the rest of the day after, and am wondering if it’s due to a loss of electrolytes. Because I definitely have no problem eating enough food. 🙂
Well, 5/5 of Time’s “Should I Eat This?” consultants said you should drink red wine. So, wine it is. I have had coconut water a couple times and only enjoyed it twice — once being the chocolate coconut water, which is really no longer a health beverage even superficially. I’d much rather eat a banana!
I like to mix coconut water into smoothies. Way more delicious!
i don’t drink coconut water or aloe vera and although i love wine i don’t drink that either when i am sick. I usually crave coke or ginger ale.
I’ve seen plenty of non-discreet pee-ers in my lifetime. the worst was a homeless man in the city once. He peed in his pants and i could see it dripping down. It was sad. Very, very sad. 🙁
OK. so it might not be doing one job, but it’s not harming you to drink either in any way is it? So if it makes you feel better… drink em
I keep getting coconut water from these fitness events I go to, but I don’t like it and it is just accumulating in my fridge. You’re welcome to it if you want!
I usually just drink water like a boring person.
So, the truth is when I’m sick I crave one thing and one thing only, and that is the Doctor,
Dr. Pepper!
Nothing taste as good.