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With coconut ice breaking it feels very refreshing. Not only quench the thirst, Coconut Water is also well replace the ions lost body with potassium ions that are safer for the heart. Excess coconut water instead of the ion is, the content of potassium ions (K +) in them is more dominant than other types of ions such as sodium ions. For the heart, potassium ions are safer and healthier than the sodium ion.

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“According to WHO recommendations, sodium intake should not be too much because it can lead to hypertension or high blood pressure,” said Dr. Helmin Agustina Silalahi, Medical Manager of the Consumer Health Division of PT Kalbe Farma in a press conference at the Senayan Hydro Culinary Ramadan.

In contrast to sodium, dr Helmin said that potassium ions or potassium is often referred to also make blood pressure. In contrast, potassium ions actually helps muscle contractions that make the heart stronger.

Bondan Winarno culinary experts ‘Mak Nyus’  who also attended the event, adding potassium not only good for the heart but also for mental kesehatam. According to him, potassium makes you feel happier.

“Other foods rich in potassium are bananas. So we can see the monkeys are usually so happy after eating a banana,” said Bondan.

For breaking menu, coconut water also contains simple sugars in the form of glucose and fructose. To provide power supply in time such as when breaking the fast, simple guka better than complex sugars like carbohydrates.

Although great for breaking, Bondan reminded that simple sugars do not be consumed in excessive amounts because the body also needs fiber and other nutrients. At dawn, simple sugars should be avoided because it will make the stomach hungry faster.

“At dawn, that must be reproduced precisely because the protein metabolism of proteins at the latest,” added Bondan.