Water vs. Milk

• Coconut water and coconut milk are different: coconut milk is the liquid derived from the coconut meat after it has absorbed the water. The liquid is absorbed as the coconut matures.
  
  

Geography

• Coconut palms are native to Malaysia, Polynesia and southern Asia, but they now grow in South America, India, the Pacific Islands and Florida. Flavor of the water varies geographically.
  
  

Nutrition

• Coconut water has the same electrolyte balance as human blood. It is high in potassium, has a low acidity, is fat and cholesterol free and contains several minerals including iron, calcium and magnesium.
  
  

Health Benefits

• Coconut water regulates body temperature, provides hydration, raises metabolism, cleanses the digestive tract, boosts poor circulation and has antiviral and detoxifying properties.
  
  

Cool Fact

• During World War II, coconut water was used by both sides for emergency plasma transfusions; it is the only substance that can be safely injected directly into the human bloodstream.