water makes for a naturally refreshing drinkCoconut water consists of various vitamins and mineralsCoconut water was given intravenously to SOLDIERS during 2nd World WarTropical fruits are known to be healthy and delicious, out of which coconuts top the list. Not only it has numerous uses in our kitchen, but ALSO otherwise. We all love to relish this VERSATILE fruit in the form of oil, savoury, snacks and drink. Coconut water makes for a naturally refreshing drink that consists of easily digested carbohydrates in the form of sugar and electrolytes. This water is actually the juice present inside the endosperm, which is the interior cavity of the young and green coloured coconuts. According to Bangalore-based Nutritionist Dr. Anju SOOD, "Coconut water consists of various vitamins and minerals that help replenish the electrolytes in the body. It hydrates your body and keeps you fresh through the day." According to the book HEALING Foods by DK Publishing, a pure and perfect balance of electrolytes, coconut water was given intravenously to soldiers during the Second World War when regular IV saline solution would run out.