What are the best water choices?
Water – who would think one has different choices for plain water? Growing up, there was water from the tap and some businesses had the water in the large bottles and you held a paper cup under to get a very small drink of water. Now, there are so many choices and a lot of misinformation on what water is best to drink. With the heat of summer upon us, hydration is important as drinking water is always a good way to stay hydrated. But what “water” is best and which “water” should you avoid? Water is actually a nutrient and we need water to keep our temperature normal, to help cushion and lubricate our joints, and to get rid of wastes through perspiration and urination. In hot weather and when we are physically active, we need even more water. Since plain water has no calories , researchers have found drinking water can help one control body weight and can cut back on calories if plain water replaces sugared sodas. And we are drin...