Back in 2009, I spent some time traveling solo through Panama. An overnight bus from Panama City, followed by a water taxi ride brought me to Bocas del Toro. Bocas is located amongst a series of islands off the Caribbean coast of Panama. I made friends with a local named Miguel who was working at the hostel I was staying at. We rented bikes and rode through the jungle, which comes up right along side the ocean. It was absolutely gorgeous! He pulled some coconuts right off the tree and cut them open with his pocket knife! Talk about fresh!
Coconut water is one of my favorite things to drink first thing in the morning or right after a good work out. Since it contains the same electrolytic balance that we have in our blood, it has been referred to as the fluid of life. Coconut helps to remove toxins from the body and aids in digestion. It also contains anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties.
Coconut water has actually saved lives in developing countries! It has been used as an IV fluid when medical saline has been unavailable!! How awesome is that??!! Talk about pure hydration!!