Welcome to the world of Thai coconut. They are a natural alternative to Gatorade, a great drink for athletes, to keep a person hydrated and well during hot weather and strenous exercise. They are one of the best natural sources for electrolytes on Earth.

Electrolyte is a "medical/scientific" term for salts, specifically ions. For example, your body fluids -- blood, plasma, interstitial fluid (fluid between cells) -- are like seawater and have a high concentration of sodium chloride (table salt, or NaCl), and potassium chloride.

When you exercise heavily, you lose electrolytes in your sweat, particularly sodium and potassium. These electrolytes must be replaced to keep the electrolyte concentrations of your body fluids constant. So, many sports drinks have sodium chloride or potassium chloride added to them. They also have sugar and flavorings to provide your body with extra energy and to make the drink taste better.

Thai coconuts are young coconuts. They eventually mature into those hairy brown ones.  In the mature coconuts the flesh is tough and fibrous. In young Thai coconuts the flesh is soft and malleable.  And there is a great deal more fluid in them than the mature ones.  The benefits to our health with Thai coconuts are enormous. The fluid is filled with natural electrolytes, natural sugars, and the flesh is a great source of natural fat.  When we crack them open, we pour the fluid into a blender and scrap the fat out of the inside and consume them together.