Fri Jan 15, 7:35 am ET
ZICO Beverages, LLC is donating more than 10,000 cases (128,000 liters) of ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water to survivors and relief workers. ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water, a naturally pure and isotonic liquid found inside young “green” coconuts, contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients. It contains major minerals like magnesium and calcium and is particularly rich in potassium, an essential nutrient; one
8-ounce cup of coconut water has more potassium than a banana.
Massive Donation of Electrolyte-rich ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water Aims to Keep Haiti Earthquake Survivors Hydrated and Nourished
Hermosa Beach, CA (PRWEB) January 15, 2010 -- In response to the
colossal earthquake that struck Haiti earlier this week and devastated its
capital, Port-au-Prince, ZICO Beverages, LLC is donating more than 10,000
cases (128,000 liters) of ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water to survivors
and relief workers. ZICO will be giving through the ONEXONE Foundation,
a non-profit foundation that provides global support to people in need of water, food, health care, education and athletic programs. ONEXONE is collecting donations of all kinds, including monetary gifts.
To contribute,
go to www.onexone.org and click on “Haiti Earthquake Relief”.
ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water, a naturally pure and isotonic liquid
found inside young “green” coconuts, contains a variety of vitamins,
minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients. It contains major minerals like
magnesium and calcium and is particularly rich in potassium, an essential
nutrient; one 8-ounce cup of coconut water has more potassium than a
banana.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Haiti. Like the rest of the
world, we are using our resources to do whatever we can to help,” said
ZICO founder and chief executive officer, Mark Rampolla. “The devastation
is incomprehensible, but we do know that drinking water is extremely
limited. Coconut water is far more effective in relieving symptoms
associated with dehydration than plain water. Its unique chemical
composition can rehydrate the body naturally, giving the strength and
energy it needs. We encourage others to do what they can to assist
survivors.”
According to the World Health Organization, immediate health priorities for
the area include the provision of clean water and sanitation. Control of
communicable diseases, such as diarrheal diseases and respiratory
infections, will be another major concern in coming days.
According to Dr. Bruce Fife, coconut water is currently being used around
the world to save lives and consumption of coconut water increases the
survival rate of cholera victims by as much as 97 percent.*
*Coconut Water for Health and Healing, by Dr. Bruce Fife
What is Oxygen Therapy?
Oxygen Therapy is a form of treatment based upon the premise that all harmful bacteria, viruses and fungi (e.g. flu, colds, AIDs, candida albicans and cancerous cells) are anaerobic - they can only thrive in low oxygen
environments. Conversely, to maintain good health, the human body requires a rich supply of oxygen.
Dr Otto Warburg, twice Nobel laureate was able to prove that cancer cannot grow in an high oxygen environment.
He states: ‘Cancer, above all diseases, has countless secondary causes, but there is only one prime cause: the prime cause of cancer is the replacement of normal
oxygen respiration of body cells by anaerobic respiration’.
In other words, lack of oxygen. His research revealed that when a cell is denied 60% of its normal requirement of oxygen, it switches to a fermentation mechanism and
grows out of control. Researchers have since shown that cancerous growths contract and even disappear when oxygen saturation is sufficiently raised in the fluids surrounding them.
How does It Work ?
According to Dr Warburg, both normal cells and cancer cells derive energy from glucose, but normal cells require oxygen to combine with the glucose, while cancer cells break down glucose without oxygen, yielding only 1/15 the energy per glucose molecule that a normal cell produces.
(This explains why people who consume excessive
quantities of sugar may be more at risk from cancer)
The anaerobic breakdown of glucose by cancer cells forms large amounts of lactic acid. Some of this is converted
back into glucose by the liver which in so doing uses one
fifth of the energy per glucose molecule that a normal cell
can,
but that still leaves three times more available energy for cancer cells. This wasteful metabolism becomes self-sustaining and dominant unless (a) the cancer’s energy supply is eliminated or (b) oxygen or energy levels to
normal cells are significantly increased.
In essence, therefore, advocates of oxygen therapy claimthat it is the lack of oxygen on a cellular level that is responsible for disease. The greater oxygen levels in our bodies, the more resistant we become to viruses and harmful bacteria. This is the principle upon which oxygen therapy is based.
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Twin Pack - £26.98
Single Jar - £13.99
You can use coconut oil in so many ways. In your smoothies like I do (makes them go to that
next yummy level!), make raw chocolates, desserts, cakes etc, use as a cooking oil instead of
other oils (much safer) and also use it on your skin, it makes a fabulous moisturiser and is
very antibacterial on the skin.
I usually get my coconut oil from my local health food shop but I can actually get this just as quick from Live Longer and Healthier because they can get the product to me the day after I order if I order it before 2pm. Now thats quiker than me getting to the shops sometimes!
I have been dealing with Sarah Jane from Live Longer and Healthier ( I bought a home oxygen machine from them about 6 weeks ago) and I am always very impressed when I speak to her
or have any questions to ask. She is highly knowledgeable and genuinely cares about people getting healthy. There are lots of people and companies out there who push these kind of products but really its all about the money, Not in this case! Sarah Jane looks for the best kind of products and offers them at the most affordable price for us. They keep up to date with things that are coming out soon and do their research before they take any products on.
I think I may have just found the best coconut oil I have ever tasted! Coco vida is the highest quality, best tasting coconut oil and is 100% raw. Not many of us know that the majority of virgin coconut oil that is touted as 'raw' is actually still heat treated when they extract the coconut out of the shells. Other coconut oils which claim to be raw use heat when it comes to seperating the water from the oil, the last stage before packaging, cocovida let the water evaporate naturally, which can take anything from 4 to 6 weeks.
Its even won awards as well for their high standards of processing.
100% raw virgin coconut oil (VCO)
Totally...Cold Processed
NO...Additives
NO...Deodorization
NO...added Preservatives
NO...Bleaching
NO...Hydrogenation
Cocovida is one of the very few VCO producers whose oil is certified Halal.
Multi Award winning Cocovida is certified 100% Raw Virgin Coconut OIl by the Philippine Coconut Authority and the Philippine Bureau of Food and Drugs.
I have been using coconut oil in my diet for about a year now but only recently have I been
having 3 tablespoons a day in my smoothies for breakfast. You can also use as a butter as
well on your bread/toast. I have noticed that I have lost a bit of weight and my skin on face is
looking better. Another fabulous way to use Coconut OIl is on your skin and also in your hair.
Check out Live Longer and Healthier's page for more ideas.
Lots of people still think that Coconut Fat ia bad fat, and keep away from it, but if you do
some research you will find that this is NOT true, and in actual fact, scientists say that Coconut
oil helps you to lose weight because it is burnt up very fast by the bodywhen ingested and really gets your metabolism going. So the more you eat, the better it is for you.
I have tried quite a few brands of coconut water, and I must say, this one is one of the best. Really good quality and tastes like real coconut water
I found this drink through http://www.livelongerandhealthier.co.uk! I love dealing with them they are a fantastic company with very knowledgeable staff who are more than happy to spend time talking to you about their products.
All of this info is true, and you can find written in many other places as well.
ZICO contains the five essential electrolytes your body needs to keep nerves firing, muscles moving and to help manage stress. One ZICO has more potassium than a banana - 15 times more than most sports drinks - to prevent cramping and promote recovery. Drink ZICO
before or during a workout for the natural energy you need for optimal performance. After a workout, ZICO replenishes and re-hydrates you to speed recovery.'
'For more than 4,000 years, coconut water has been revered as a natural source of nutrition, wellness, beauty and hydration. In times of famine and war, coconut water has been used as an intravenous fluid and saved many lives. It's the only natural substance that can be safely injected into the human bllod stream. Now modern science has validated its effectiveness, especially as a natural sports drink.
Here is what ZICO say about their coconut water:
There have been countless books written on the benefits of coconut, I even have previous posts about this! I use coconut products often as it helps to balance my busted thyroid!
I have long been a massive fan of coconut. I have also been trying to educate the average person about the fact that coconut is NOT fattening. We have all been conditioned to think that coconut is high in fat, Well, thats true in a sense, however, that fat is a different chain of fatty acids that actually get burnt off very quickly by the body, speeding up ones metabolism. So, if you are concerned with weight then eat as many coconut products as you can.
Zico Coconut Water - Live Longer & Healthier
replenish and restore essential electrolytes is the natural way – drinking ZICO Coconut Water. We’re so proud that we could play a part in her incredible achievement.”
“The Badwater
Ultramarathon is hands-
down the most
demanding and
extreme running race
offered anywhere on
the planet,” said Mark
Rampolla, ZICO’s
founder and chief
executive officer.
“Tough athletes
like Pam know that the
best way to rehydrate,
"With the brutal conditions of Badwater, I knew that remaining hydrated and
keeping my electrolyte levels up would be key to a successful finish,” said
Reed. “Drinking ZICO pure coconut water throughout the race allowed me to take
advantage of the legendary benefits of coconut water and helped me maintain a
peak performance level, particularly during the final push up Mt. Whitney.”
Coconut Juice? Yep you heard correctly. World-
renowned ultra runner and Evil Training ™
team member Pam Reed has proven once
again that she is the ultimate endurance
competitor after capturing 2nd place in the
women’s division and 7th overall at
Adventurecorps ™ Badwater Ultramarathon, a
grueling feat she accomplished with the help of
ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water. Reed, a
six-time Badwater finisher, clocked in at
29:03:09.
Recognized globally as the “the world’s
toughest foot race,” competitors in this
legendary event cover 135 miles from Death
Valley to Mt. Whitney, Calif. in temperatures up
to 130°F. To ensure that she was well hydrated
before the arduous challenge and to replenish
lost electrolytes during and after the race,
Reed kept a constant supply of ZICO Coconut Water on hand.
Electrolyte-Rich ZICO Coconut Water Fuels Badwater Ultramarathon Runner Pam Reed
So, you're probably wondering how it worked for me. Well, so far....great! The first time I used ZICO, I was a little hesitant to carry it with me on a run as my main source of hydration because I tend to have a sensitive stomach. So, I drank an 11oz. container of ZICO about 30 minutes before my tempo run. I drank my
regular hydration drink (Accelerade) during the run and then I rehydrated after
my run with another ZICO. It worked very well. Didn't experience any stomach discomfort and I felt well hydrated before, during, and after.
I've run two more times since then, but during these runs, I used ZICO as my
main source of hydration during as well as before and after. One of the runs was
a long run (a 16-miler). Again, I had no adverse reactions and I felt very well hydrated. Best of all, I didn't experience any leg cramps during that long run. It
was very humid and I sweated what seemed like a gallon of water. My shoe
were sloshing! But the extra potassium in ZICO seemed to do the trick.
I was very curious about this new drink and was about to try some when a representative of ZICO contacted me about seeing the post on my blog. He offered to send me a case to try. Of course I accepted. ZICO is becoming a favorite among endurance athletes for training, as well as before, during and after long distance races, so I definitely wanted to check this stuff out.
Made with 100 percent pure coconut water, ZICO contains none of the added sugars and calories commonly associated with traditional sports drinks, plus it has low acidity. ZICO contains the five essential electrolytes that help to keep nerves firing, muscles moving and to help manage stress.
and ZICO and posted about both.
I'm a profuse sweater when I run, especially
in the summer and because of this, hydration is a big problem. I often experience cramping in my calves from the depletion of my electrolytes. I was surprised to discover that Coconut juice has a huge amount of potassium (a key electrolyte) even more potassium than a banana and 15 times
more than most sports drinks. This fact
really
caught my attention because
potassium helps prevent cramping and promote recovery. Potassium also regulates blood pressure, cardiovascular health and helps you recover more quickly from exercise and stress. In addition to the potassium,
ZICO naturally provides sodium, calcium, magnesium, and even a little protein.
Don't confuse coconut water with coconut
milk. ZICO's coconut water doesn’t contain
the fat of coconut milk. The coconut water comes from young coconuts before they develop the white meat that contains the fat and cholesterol in mature coconuts. ZICO contains no cholesterol.
Coconut Water on the Run Helps Prevents Leg Cramps!
Shortly after the
Badwater Ultra
Marathon, I posted
about Pam Reed who
was the 2nd-place
women's finisher.
The
hydration drink of her
choice was one I had
never heard of—ZICO
(pronounced “Zee-
Koh”). The drink is
billed as "Nature's
Sports Drink" because
it's pure coconut water.
So, I researched Pam
Zico is an
all-natural,
replenishing drink
made purely from
coconut water.
Referred to as the
fluid of life, the
juice is extracted
when the fruits
are still green. For this reason, Zico is fat free, and
with just 60 calories per carton it's a great aid for weight loss.
Jan-packed full of beneficial nutrients, including five essential
electrolytes, more potassium than a banana and a range of
vitamins and amino acids, a carton is all you need to supercharge
your health
In fact, thanks to its high electrolyte content, Zico can be
considered as nature's sports drink, as it will help to regulate your
blood pressure and re-balance your body's electrolytes after a
hard workout. And did we mention it also tastes delicious?
Zico is perfect for popping into your kids' lunchboxes for a
healthier alternative to fizzy drinks. It's also a must have at drinks
parties - try adding it to your cocktails for a tasty tropical touch.
While coconut possesses many health benefits due to its fiber and nutritional content, it's the oil that makes it a truly remarkable food and medicine.
Once mistakenly believed to be unhealthy because of its high saturated fat content, it is now known that the fat in coconut oil is a unique and different from most all other fats and possesses many health giving properties. It is now gaining long overdue recognition as a nutritious health food.
Coconut oil has been described as "the healthiest oil on earth." That's quite a remarkable statement. What makes coconut oil so good? What makes it different from all other oils, especially other saturated fats?
The difference is in the fat molecule. All fats and oils are composed of molecules called fatty acids. There are two methods of classifying fatty acids. The first you are probably familiar with, is based on saturation. You have saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, and polyunsaturated fats. Another system of classification is based on molecular size or length of the carbon chain within each fatty acid. Fatty acids consist of long chains of carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached. In this system you have short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA), and long-chain fatty acids (LCFA). Coconut oil is composed predominately of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA), also known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCT).
The vast majority of fats and oils in our diets, whether they are saturated or unsaturated or come from animals or plants, are composed of long-chain fatty acids (LCFA). Some 98 to 100% of all the fatty acids you consume are LCFA.
The size of the fatty acid is extremely important. Why? Because our bodies respond to and metabolize each fatty acid differently depending on its size. So the physiological effects of MCFA in coconut oil are distinctly different from those of LCFA more commonly found in our foods. The saturated fatty acids in coconut oil are predominately medium-chain fatty acids. Both the saturated and unsaturated fat found in meat, milk, eggs, and plants (including most all vegetable oils) are composed of LCFA.
MCFA are very different from LCFA. They do not have a negative effect on cholesterol and help to protect against heart disease. MCFA help to lower the risk of both atherosclerosis and heart disease. It is primarily due to the MCFA in coconut oil that makes it so special and so beneficial.
There are only a very few good dietary sources of MCFA. By far the best sources are from coconut and palm kernel oils.
Coconut Oil
