TRIVIA TIME: What is the recommended intake amount for water? How much water do you need each day?
Answer: Let your thirst be your guide. Water is very important for the body inside and out, but most of us are getting enough from the food we eat and the beverages we drink.
But getting "enough" water isn't the same as making sure the beverage choices that we make are the best ones for our body.
August happens to be National Water Quality month. They encourage people to drink the water from their tap to save money, create less bottled water waste and of course for your health. Most public water also contains fluoride which is good for your teeth. If you are interested in finding out about the quality of water at your house, you can call the water quality hotline.
Here is an excellent article if you are interested in learning more about the pros of drinking tap water over bottled water.
If you don't like the taste of your water why not flavor it? Instead of using sugary mixes and powders with artificial colors and sweeteners why not try flavoring your water the natural way. With Fruits! (and even some vegetables.
Or try some fresh herbs
in your water.
How delicious do these recipes sound?
