As the name would suggest, this juice is that of a stroke of genius, and maybe some luck. This is the first original, coconut smoothie using only two (2) ingredients – sourced from none other than the coconut. Described as the best smoothie ever, both delicious and nutritious.
History of Genius Juice Coconut Smoothie
You see, Alex Bayer the founder and creator of Genius Juice Coconut Smoothie first heard of the coconut smoothie concept from a friend of his who turned out was a vegan chef. The idea was to create a smoothie using only, the coconut. Intrigued by the idea, Alex went home, cracked up the coconut, used the water and meat from the fresh coconut and tossed it in a blender.
Hit start.
The rest is history. Well sort of. He knew he had the most delicious tasting beverage on hand, but now what? Although he knew this was ‘genius’, he was determined to improve the experience even more so.
So, he went on the hunt to find the best tasting coconuts – from all over the world. He found it, and to this day, continues to source them from Thailand. They are said to be the sweetest tasting most sought after in the world. Alex had the idea, the coconut, and the stroke of genius – but, now what?
After making his first large batch, he headed out with it to a local marathon in California. This particular day was raining, but what he quickly realized is the runners loved the smoothie and needless to say, he sold out. This was when the magic started. The goal then became store shelves – and on July 3, 2014, it happened.
Why Coconut Water?
You might be surprised to learn all the health benefits associated with coconuts. I mean for starters let’s talk about weight loss efforts. Coconut water, can help supress the appetite and at the same time, being low in fat. So, consuming it in generous quantities is no problem (and encouraged!). In addition, coconuts can assist in the digestion process. Because it contains fiber at a high concentration, it can help prevent indigestion and even improve acid reflux.
Hydration Genius! With approximately 294 milligrams of potassium and 5 milligrams of natural sugar per glass, coconut water is an excellent source to replace water in your body – without the sugar often found in energy drinks and sports drinks. And, the sodium count is only 25 milligrams compared to some sports drinks that contain nearly double!
Here comes one of the best parts. Coconut water is the only beverage on the market that contain five (5) essential electrolytes present in the human body. There are; calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and sodium. Because of this, coconut water – and Genius Juice as an example, can be enjoyed by anyone – even those with varying medical conditions.
Lastly, coconuts are known for being an excellent hangover remedy – if that’s your thing. It can help settle your stomach and replace essential electrolytes that exist the body after an interesting night out (to say the least).
How Much Coconut Is An a Bottle?
Not an uncommon question, so know that, there is an entire coconut in each bottle of Genius Juice. This includes both organic coconut water, and organic coconut meat.
Presently, the sourced coconuts are from Thailand, and Genius Juice is also working with local farmers in California to become certified organic.
Described as creamy, smooth and delicious.
Why Coconut Meat?
Now that we have gone over the benefits of using and consuming coconut water, what about the meat? Needless to say, there are a plethora of great things that come from coconut meat. Let’s start with fiber. Coconut meat, like that used in Genius juice, is high in fiber – as much as 7.2 grams in one cup. This helps with digestion and well as helping food move through the digestive track. Ideal for those trying to lose weight by eating less.
Next, manganese. One cup of coconut meat contains 67% of the daily recommended amount for women and 52% for men. This helps metabolize fat and protein and helps the immune and nervous systems. This nutrient is also responsible in helping your body use other nutrients like; iron, thiamine and Vitamin E.
Lastly, Potassium and Copper. Potassium, along with sodium, helps ensure proper fluid balance in your cells. It is essential to proper heart function and muscle growth. And copper, helps the production of red blood cells and helps your sense of taste.
So, not sure you need any other reasons than those mentioned above – so since you are probably ready to get your hands on some, let’s talk about where you can find some.
Where To Buy Genius Juice Coconut Smoothie?
On the Genius Juice website, there is a map that is designated to the different areas you purchase this product.
To give you an idea, Genius Juice Coconut Smoothie can be purchased at the following retailers:
- Whole Foods
- Bristol Farms
- FreshRealm
- Natural Grocers
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- New Leaf Community Markets
No surprise that it is offered in some of the highest standard and quality grocery chains, is it?
