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This article first appeared in our October 2007 issue.

Zico is water taken from a coconut at exactly the right moment (when the coconut is still green). At this stage of the coconut game all of the nutrients are at their peak. So, this drink is chock full of things that you need to replace essentials that you lose during exercise. Magnesium, calcium, electrolytes and it has more potassium than a banana!!!!

With all that it has to offer, there are things that it does not offer like added sugar or tons of calories and fat. At only 60 calories and 14 grams of sugar (natural from the fruit, not added) this little box of “yumminess” packs a serious punch.

I am an avid Bikram yoga ( www.bikramyoga.com ) practitioner and at 90 minutes in a hot, hot room this drink is the first thing that I reach for after practice. I have noticed how much is has helped my body recover and bounce back. I have also been told that it can help after a night of too much celebration.

Visit www.zico.com to learn more or to find out where you can get them.

Here’s to re-hydrating our tired selves the natural way!!!