Another thing that stands out for me is the bottles. There are millions of plastic water bottles being tossed away every year, many of which never make it to recycling. That has to bother people as much as the fact that some water companies even admit that they bottle tap water. Why pay for something that you have coming into your home that is much cheaper?
I must say that I use some pre-packaged bottled water when I have no other options, but for the most part I use tap water that has been filtered. I make four half gallon bottles a day and use most of it up. I have also picked up reusable water bottles (available in many stores) and take them to the park and beach.
In the end it will be an individual choice to drink water or other beverages. There is no question that I push water on my kids because there is so much sugar in juice and soda. It is a rare treat when they get to have soda, and juice is only allowed once a day at breakfast. Milk is in the mix too, but on these hot summer days they have been asking for water much more than anything else.
Do you drink 8 glasses of water a day? Will you continue doing so? I know that I feel healthier drinking water, so I am not changing anything. In fact, I am enjoying a glass of cold water right now. Cheers!
Article comments
1 - Bill Sherman
Living in the AZ desert, I know I go for at least eight glasses a day.
2 - MAC
I would drink tap water except for the fluoridation. Typical water filters don't remove the fluoride so I drink bottled. Maybe two bottles per day in addition to milk and juice.
3 - Victor Lana
Thanks for the comments.
Bill, if you're living out there that just makes perfect sense.
MAC, I did not know that thing about fluoride. I can see why you would go for the bottled water then.
4 - Dr Dreadful
It's really not necessary to drink eight glasses a day, unless like Bill you live in an extremely hot climate and/or have a physically demanding job which gets you dehydrated quickly.
Advice like this tends to overlook the fact that there's already water in practically everything we drink and eat.
Our regular dietary intake accounts for a good portion of the body's daily water needs.
5 - Dr Dreadful
As for the fluoride, I'm not going to lose any sleep over my Brita filter not removing it. Even though this undoubtedly means I will soon be one of the millions who die tragically from fluoride poisoning every year.
6 - Victor Lana
Dr. D, groiwng up and living in NYC I've always had fluoride in the water, and I know it's supposed to be good for my teeth. I am not sure what level starts making it dangerous, but my Dad has been drinking it unfiltered for over 90 years.
7 - maskay
Last November I switched to only drinking water, with the occasional juice or pop a couple of times a month, and have since lost 20+ pounds. May not be 8 glasses a day, but its enough reason for me to just drink water.