Water - a Vital Nutrient!

Despite the fact that most people know that our bodies are about 70% water many still don't seem to be drinking enough of it. The general advice since the mid 90's was to drink 8 glasses of water a day but today that has been debunked; experts now think that if you drink between 5 and 8 glasses you will be hydrated enough. But even this doesn't seem to be happening. Many people have replaced water with beverages like coffee, juices, soda and smoothies because they assume that since they contain water they will keep them hydrated. This is not true! There are several reasons why you should make it a point to drink several glasses of purified water every day:

• It keeps your brain focused and your body energised. When you are dehydrated your body temperature spikes and this affects the way your brain and body work. If you go for a long time without drinking water you will eventually start to feel dull and accomplishing simple tasks will become difficult.
• Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems but what many people who suffer it don't realise is that by increasing their water intake they can ease it. If you have a difficult time moving your bowels make it a point to drink several glasses of water a day. Not only will you feel better mentally and physically, you will find that you spend very little time in the toilet.
• People who drink lots of water seem to have clearer skin. This is because water helps get rid of toxins that accumulate in the blood and this benefit is transferred to the skin. If you suffer a dull complexion increase your water intake and you will see a difference.

What kind of water should you be drinking?

This has become a vital question since the water that comes out of most taps cannot be trusted - it has chemicals and sometimes contaminants that can cause illness. Bottled water is a good option but it comes with 2 main downsides - it is expensive and the plastic bottles that it comes in pollute the environment and take ages to biodegrade.

The best thing to do is to buy a Culligan ZeroWater water filter jug - they are affordable and they purify and filter the water that comes out of your tap by reducing metals and many other contaminants. All you need to do is change the filter every few weeks. One of the best and cheapest ways to do get 'excellent' water for you and your family to drink and without breaking the bank is with our Culligan ZeroWater water filter jug. This is a water filter jug that comes with a water filter build in that reduces many harmful contaminants such as Chromium. Get yours today.