India, June 16 -- Coconut water isn't just a drink you reserve for tropical vacations; it can become your go-to morning ritual, jumpstarting your body's essential functions with a gentle, full-body cleanse. Most importantly, the timing, early morning on an empty stomach, maximises its benefits, supporting everything from detox and improved skin to better digestion and weight loss.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ridhima Khamsera, Clinical Dietitian, shared the many benefits of drinking coconut water on an empty stomach.

But first, explaining why timing matters, she said, "Between 6-8 AM, your stomach produces digestive enzymes at peak concentration while simultaneously absorbing nutrients at nearly triple the normal rate. This is ...