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Water is used around the house daily. Whether it is for drinking, bathing, washing dishes, hand-washing, or cleaning, you will come in contact with tap water many times each day. With something used so frequently, it is important to understand its composition–what exactly is in your water? Water, especially tap water, tends to fall into one of two categories: hard water and soft water. Understanding the difference between hard and soft water largely comes down to the mineral content.
When it comes to a healthy snack, nuts and seeds tend to add versatility to your options. They can be eaten by themselves, spruce up a trail mix, or add an extra crunch to a cookie or protein ball. Both nuts and seeds are nutrient-rich, and they are an excellent source of fiber. That being said, are nuts and seeds an accepted part of the alkaline diet? What effect do they have on your body?
The term “water filtration” covers a wide array of methods and water types, from distillation to carbon activated carbon filtration to purification. Most filtration systems are FDA-approved to reach the water quality levels enforced by both state and federal governments, but some people prefer water that is even safer than federal guidelines. In that case, reverse osmosis water may be considered, as it is known to be the most effective form of water filtration.
Potatoes tend to get a bad reputation as a greasy, high-carb food. While French fries, tater tots, and baked potatoes loaded with sour cream don't exactly scream “healthy,” potatoes are a staple food in many households for a reason. Depending on how you prepare them, potatoes can be an excellent source of nutrients.
Blueberries are frequently endorsed by health influencers, diet programs, and doctors alike as a “superfood.” Whether eaten by the handful or sprinkled on top of your oatmeal, blueberries are packed with nutrients and a powerful addition to a balanced diet. However, healthy does not always mean alkaline. So, this begs the question: Are blueberries alkaline?
Many people keep a water bottle in the car… “just in case.” While it is always a good idea to be prepared, a water bottle sitting in a hot car for months on end may not be the wisest move. Water bottles, especially those made of thin plastic, are prone to plastic leaching, a process that can permanently alter the water inside the bottle.
When you turn on the tap water, you expect clean water ready for use. Technically, that is what you get. Every city in the United States providing public water is regulated by both state and federal guidelines to ensure safe drinking water is readily available. However, water leaving the treatment plant is not necessarily the same water you get coming out of your sink.
Many factors can motivate someone to store drinking water. Natural disasters in the area might threaten your tap water supply. Other people may hold water as a backup in case of a service interruption. Whatever the reason may be, storing water gives many people peace of mind. However, storing water safely takes a little more thought than just keeping a case of bottled water.
Health fads are constantly coming and going. Keto diets, juice cleanses, “superfoods”... they’ve all had their time in the spotlight. One of the current health fads is bone broth, a nutrient-packed broth that can be used in cooking or consumed simply by drinking it for its health benefits.
Sometimes drinking tap water comes with a “flavor.” While pure drinking water does not have a specific taste, tap water may have a more noticeable metallic taste. Often, the reason for this taste is not that the municipal water company failed to properly filter the water–rather, the culprit is old pipes in your house.
Water filters, by definition, remove impurities from water, usually by blocking impurities with a barrier. These impurities include sediment, chemicals, and other dissolved solids that might be present in a water supply. What happens, then, if some of these dissolved solids are beneficial, like minerals? Are they also removed during the filtration process?
