Coconut Water

I was wondering about coconut water, here is Dr. Weil's thoughts about it. I did make some coconut bread using lite coconut milk and fresh coconut and it came out light and delicious.

Is It Worth It? (Dr. Weil)
Coconut water seems to be everywhere these days, promoted as a sports drink, a hangover remedy, an immune system booster and a natural means of lowering cancer risk. While coconut water is cholesterol-free, low in calories and rich in potassium, many of its health claims are dubious at best.
As is often the case with beverages that make these claims, I've seen no convincing research to support coconut water. Real coconut water - the clear juice stored inside young, green coconuts - has long been a popular drink in the tropics simply because it tastes delicious. The packaged stuff sold in stores does not taste nearly as fresh or tasty, and its only real advantage is that it is natural (although sugar is added to some brands) and doesn't have the additives found in some sports drinks.
Instead of spending money on coconut water, I recommend drinking lots of pure, filtered water when you exercise strenuously - more than you think you need - and keeping a glass of it nearby throughout the day to sip on when you aren't exercising.