The sun, the beach and the coconut water – the three ingredients that guarantee a perfect summer for millions and millions of Brazilians. Nothing beats drinking cold coconut water to quench your thirsty. It is such a healthy drink that it should not be left only for summer, but should be drunk year round. Coconut water contains a high level of vitamin C and is rich in minerals.

Nutritionists say it is very beneficial to human health. It is good for the skin, and digestion, and is also a kind of natural tranquilizer. During the Second World War coconut water was used as saline solution to treat soldiers injured in combat.

GLOSSARY:

nothing beats = nada melhor (expressão idiomática)

saline solution = soro fisiológico