Post # 1

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Bee Keeper
I was browsing the organic section at my grocery store, and picked up a box of coconut water. I have read about it here and there and it’s moderate health benefits, and I always love trying new things.
It’s gross. Did I get the wrong kind? It tastes like sweat in a bottle.
Post # 3

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Sugar bee
Ugh totally agree. I can’t stand it. It stinks that it’s supposed to be so good for you, and yet tastes like feet.
Post # 4

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@hilsy85: Okay, I am glad it is not just me! I am sitting at work with this bottle, and everytime I take a drink, I sort of gag. Why do people like this? I want to like it, I just spent $11 on 8 bottles of it. It was on sale. LOL.
Post # 5

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Did you get the plain kind? The fruit flavored ones are slightly less gross.
Post # 6

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@SoontobeMrsA: Yes, it is the plain kind. I saw the fruit flavored ones too – they had a mango, and a strawberry-kiwi one. Maybe I will try that? I don’t know…I’m still stuck with there 7 20oz. bottles, LOL. Maybe I can mix them with Crystal Light?
Post # 7

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@Linz1231: there is a peach or mango one that is decent. You could try mixing it with Crystal Light. What do you have to lose?
Post # 8

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Busy bee
What brand did you get? I drink Zico and I LOVE it. The first taste is always weird to me, but after that is gets super delicious.
Post # 9

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Bumble bee
@Linz1231: Definitely go flavored. Also, some brands are better tasting than others. Stick to VitaCoco. It’s my coconut water brand of choice. I don’t like Zico at all, really gross.
Post # 10

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Buzzing bee
I don’t like a lot of coconut water I’ve tried, but I really love the O.N.E. brand. I even like the plain flavor! What brand did you buy? And yes – it’s an incredible, magical drink for athletes. Like gatorade, only way better in pretty much every way except for price.
Post # 11

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Buzzing bee
I saw on Man Vs. Wild that coconut water is like the most nutritious thing ever or something. Which explains why it tastes bad. LOL.
Post # 12

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Honey bee
I second VitaCoco. I also HATE coconut, but it’s my surefire hangover remedy.
Post # 13

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Bee Keeper
The brand I bought is called Blue Monkey. Maybe I will try another kind when these run out. I want to like it, dammit!
Post # 14

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Helper bee
tip: stay close to the toilet…
Post # 15

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Busy bee
@Linz1231: I LOVE coconut water. I suggest these brands: Zico, Blue Monkey, or Taste Nirvana.
Post # 16

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Bumble bee
It’s great for hangovers as well. I usually go between coconut water and Pedialyte for hangover cures.