Coconut water is a popular beverage now in Ghana with huge economic potential. It is dubbed "Mother Nature's sports drink,"according to a WebMed article authored by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD. Its Low in calories, naturally free of fat and cholesterol, more potassium than four bananas, and super hydrating -- these are just a few of the many benefits ascribed to Ghana's latest health craze: coconut water. No doubt there is a proposal for coconut sellers to wear special uniforms and also contribute to SSNIT. Ghana's coconut industry, according to organisers of the 2019 International Coconut Festival held in Accra, has a potential of earning the country 2.8 billion dollars worth of revenue annually.In 2017, Ghana was ranked 14th on the list of the world's top coconut producers, with 383,960 metric tonnes produced that year alone according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Corporate Statistical Database.

Dubbed "Mother Nature's sports drink" by marketers, the demand is skyrocketing every corner in Ghana. There's no doubt that a tall glass of pure, organic coconut water is one of the most refreshing beverages you can enjoy, whether it's after a workout or simply to quench your thirst during a hot summer day.

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