KTK-Nutrition

So many people grab bottled water and have no idea if they will be drinking purified tap water or spring water.   As the LA Times noted , “You do know that, in most cases, bottled water is just tap water?”   And Americans drink A LOT of bottled water as it is now the #1 beverage, even surpassing sodas.   In 2018 , an American consumed about 42 gallons of bottled water and sales were huge reaching $31 billion.   People drink bottled water thinking it is healthier and it is healthier than sugared sodas.   But is bottled water healthier than plain tap water?   Is bottled water tap water? In many cases yes.   Rather than open up the tap or fill up a glass of water from your refrigerator, Americans are choosing bottled water .   Both Coke and Pepsi filter tap water, bottle it and then sell it at a nice mark up.   In fact, a study found that “nearly 64% of bottled water in America is just tap water...” What major brands of bottled water are ...

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...