You would think that by drinking mineral water you’re feeding your body lots of good stuff in the form of essential minerals. It is true indeed that mineral water contains a lot of essential minerals \u2013 not a lot more though than common tap water which make the name of the bottled liquid somewhat misleading. Up until the EU harmonisation in 1980 all mineral waters in Germany were required by law to have at least 1000mg of minerals per liter \u2013 today hardly any mineral water can compete with this figure.
\nBut what are the characteristics of those kinds of mineral substances which are that important for us?<\/p>\n
Have a glance at some of the most important minerals and what they do for our body:<\/p>\n
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- calcium \u2013 plays an important role in building stronger, denser bones and in the communication of nerve impulses<\/li>\n
- magnesium \u2013 essential in muscle contraction and the communication of nerve impulses, contained in bones and teeth<\/li>\n
- potassium \u2013 balances water and electrolytes, regulates blood pressure, important in neuron function<\/li>\n
- sodium \u2013 together with Potassium\u00a0regulates blood volume, blood pressure, osmotic equilibrium and pH, essential for muscle and nerve functioning<\/li>\n
- chlorine \u2013 regulates osmotic equilibrium, important in production of gastric acid<\/li>\n
- hydrogen carbonate \u2013 regulates acid alkaline balance thus keeping pH level of blood in balance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n
Council juice and the likes<\/h2>\n
Tap water is drinking water and therefore subject to much stricter controls than bottled mineral water is. Hard to believe but true!
\nOf course the amount of minerals contained in tap water varies regionally and even within the same city it can be different from one district to the next. Where do you like the tap water best, at home or at work? \ud83d\ude42 In general though, our bodies are supplied with sufficient minerals through our diet.
\nAnd apart from the content of minerals, tap water definitely leaves the smaller CO2 footprint \u2013 no need for neither transportation (and resulting costs) nor packaging material.
\nContrary to the commonly prevailing opinion that water from bottles is healthier and more ‘eco’, it’s a fact that the common tap water, being the most strictly controlled and inexpensive food there is, simply outdoes its bottled twin.<\/p>\nIf your tap water happens to be too stale or boring for your taste buds why not pimp it with a soda maker or a dash of fruit syrup or juice!<\/p>\n
From the tap into the dopper<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nStill or carbonated, with or without flavour, in our office the water goes from the tap into the dopper<\/a>. The convenient (as a drinking bottle) or chic (cup combined with bottle) accessory follows us everywhere, whether it be home, to work or the gym. And even better, he can proudly call himself eco: The dopper is produced with a zero carbon footprint and supports drinking water projects in Asia and Africa.<\/p>\n
Cheers to that!<\/p>\n
\u2665<\/em>\u00a0Drink eco – Embrace your tap!\u00a0\u2665<\/em><\/p>\n
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Info:<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.mineralien-und-gesundheit.de\/hydrogencarbonat<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.novafeel.de\/ernaehrung\/mineralstoffe\/mineralstoffe.htm<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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