She of the Whole Foods diet who first directed my attention to the electrolyte- and antioxidant-richness of coconut juice chides me for my decision, but I’m steering clear of the $2-plus “holistic” offerings to continue my love affair with Goya’s simple tropical waters with their floating bits of coconut meat. I do have to offer a shout out to those with severe asthma: Goya’s use of sulphur dioxide as a preservative could pose a problem, but the newly offered roasted variety may be rich enough to tempt you regardless.
Available at H-E-B, $1.09
This article appears in May 25-31, 2011.