ROTW: Crockpot Chicken Carnitas | Health Benefits of Coconut Water | POTW: Hidden Factors of Accelerated Aging - The Dr. Hyman Show
Crockpot Chicken Carnitas | Coconut Water Benefits | Are You Nutrient Deficient? The Hidden Factors of Accelerated Aging w/ guest Rhonda Patrick
Recipe of the Week: Crockpot Chicken Carnitas
Crockpot meals save a lot of time in cooking and can create plenty of leftovers, and I’m wondering why I don’t take advantage of that perk more often! If you’re looking for something additional to your taco night, or just something to add to your meal planning, try this chicken carnita recipe! Whether you use a slow cooker or an instant pot, this recipe provides instructions for both! In a few hours you can have a great meal option to add in your taco night, or mix into salads, or just eat plain when you are on the go!
Check it out!
Chicken Carnitas - Slow Cooker or Instant Pot
Coconut Water Benefits
Coconut water is a beverage gaining more popularity, showing up heavily in smoothie beverage locations. What’s all the hype about with coconut water?
First and foremost, coconut water is harvested from a young, green coconut. As a coconut matures, it gets replaced with coconut “meat”, which can be made into coconut milk. Coconut water is loaded with electrolytes, which is why I’m going to start recommending to my clients that they add this as a liquid to their smoothies. Add the coconut water and the coconut milk into your smoothie, you have a recipe loaded with electrolytes and healthy fats!
Coconut water nutrition contains approximately:
Calories: 46
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fiber: 4.6 g
Sugar: 6.3 g
Fat: 0.5 g
Protein: 1.7 g
Sodium: 252 mg
Vitamin C: 34 mg
Potassium: 470 mg
Magnesium: 600 mg
Calcium: 58 mg
As I said earlier, coconut water is high in electrolytes, as represented in the bolded portion of the nutrient list. In case you want to read more about why electrolytes are so important for our health, read my article on that subject by clicking here.
Besides being high in electrolytes, coconut water comes with many other benefits, including:
Lowers blood pressure
Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides
Cleanses and detoxes
Reduces stress and muscle tension (thank you magnesium!)
When buying coconut water, here are some things I would suggest.
If possible, look for coconut water in a fresh, green coconut instead of a packaged variety
The second best option is to find cold pressured coconut water - only slightly processed via high pressure processing instead of heat
If coconut water does not need to be refridgerated, it usually means it’s been pasteurized to maintain its freshness
Avoid anything from concentrate - most loss of nutrients during the processing
Stay away from anything that has added anything - flavors or sugars
100% coconut water!
If you’re curious about some brands that you can search for, trusting you are buying quality coconut water, check out this article: 22 Coconut Water Brands Reviewed – Which Are the Healthiest?
Podcast of the Week: The Dr. Hyman Show
Are You Nutrient Deficient? The Hidden Factors of Accelerated Aging | Rhonda Patrick - 1 hr 30 min
“We’re overfed, but undernourished. Despite having access to more food than ever, most people are walking around with nutrient deficiencies that could be accelerating aging, increasing disease risk, and depleting energy levels.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why nearly 70% of Americans are deficient in vitamin D and what that means for longevity.
The overlooked role of magnesium in metabolism, blood sugar, and brain function.
Why our food system leaves us malnourished—even if we eat a “healthy” diet.
The best way to assess and correct micronutrient imbalances for optimal health. Your body can’t function properly without the right nutrients.
This episode will show you how to fill the gaps and take control of your health, take a listen!
