Top 15 Things about Water

Water, the most important nutrient on our body is as important to us as the air we breathe. All our body functions are dependent of liquids, so the way we manage and the quality has, is vital to our health.

Here are some things it's good to know about water:

1. The specialists agreed that the best water for consumption is that with a balanced intake of minerals. A soda or mineral water from a trusted source is the best choice.

2. Alcohol, tea and juices are not an ideal sources of water because they have a diuretic effect on the body.

3. Water filters are chosen according to the specific problems of water that we receive in the house. A chemical analysis of water would be ideal. Filters should be changed at regular intervals.

4. Ice could threaten peoples with cardiovascular problems. Temperature difference can cause a shock to the body.

5. The more cold water we drink at meals, the more slowly will be the digestive process.

6. Is not recommended consumption of water during meals because we tend to use it for ease the ingestion of food rather than chew it regularly.

7. It is not recommended to use hot water from the sink for drinking. Cold or boiled water is more appropriate. Hot water from the pipe is more corrosive and may contain hazardous waste.

8. We use about 3 gallons of water just to wash our teeth once.

9. Between 60 and 70% of our weight is represented by the water from the body.

10. A carrot is 90% water.

11. Throughout life, a person drinks about 60000 liters of water .

12. Water should not be turned into a source of minerals. It contains mostly inorganic mineral and that can not be asmilate. These substances will be stored by the body resulting health problems like arthritis or kidney stones.

13. 97% of the water from whole planet is in the oceans. Only 3% is fresh water, which can be consumed. Three quarters of this fresh water is in glaciers.

14. An average housewife in the household use daily 270 liters of water.

15. Except for distilled water, all water has minerals, greater or less. Even rain water contains impurities.