13 Cool Facts About Water That You Should Know
Water is the most important element of life. Our bodies are 77% liquid out of which 70% is water. Water is the giver of life. Without it, life as we know it would not exist. So the water we drink and it's quality has a very important impact on our health. Here are 12 cool facts about water:
1) If you want to make the best choice for drinking water, you have to take into consideration the content of minerals it offers. It has to be balanced, and the best water for consumption come from accredited sources such as bottled spring waters both sparkling or flat.
2) Bottled teas, sodas and alcoholic drinks are both unhealthy and inefficient in quenching your thirst. They contain all sorts of bad chemicals, preservatives and tones of sugars. Plus they tend to have a diuretic effect and so they achieve the undesired effect of dehydrating your body and making you thirsty.
3) Water filters should be chosen based upon the type of water you have at home. A simple chemical analysis can help you spot undesired issues so that you can buy the best filter to fit your needs. Also their maintenance is just as important, so regular filter changes are a must.
4) Ice can be harmful to people who suffer from cardiovascular illnesses. The difference in temperature can produce a sudden shock in their organism.
5) While eating please refrain yourself from drinking water because you tend to forget to chew your food properly. Proper mastication is necessary for a healthy diet.
6) Never drink hot tap water. It is very corrosive and often contains harmful agents. Cold tap water that has been boiled is far better for your body.
7) On average 3 liters of water is wasted by every human by just brushing his teeth once. If you brush 3 times a day that's almost 10 liters of wasted water per day. You can avoid this problem simply by closing the tap when brushing and by using a cup for rinsing.
8) The human body is made up of 77% liquids. But did you know that a lot of the aliments you consume are also largely made up of water? For example carrots are 90% water, even though they are pretty hard.
9) From the day he is born till the day that he dies, a normal person drinks about 60 000 liters of water. An Olympic swimming pool has about 2 500 000 liters.
10) Although mineral water, as the name implies, contains minerals they are, for the most part, inorganic minerals. Don't confuse them with organic mineral such as those found in whole wheat products. These inorganic minerals can be harmful and can cause serious problems such as arthritis and kidney stones.
11) 97% of all the water on planet Earth is found in oceans. Only 3% is fresh water and 3/4 has the form of glaciers.
12) The average person uses about 270 liters of water daily. 140 liters are used on an average 15 minutes shower. The sailors on submarines can't afford such waste. They shower for just 2 minutes and keep the water running only to rinse. They use about 6 liters.
13) Water, no matter how clean it may seem, contains impurities such as minerals for example. The only pure H2O is distilled water. - 17273
1) If you want to make the best choice for drinking water, you have to take into consideration the content of minerals it offers. It has to be balanced, and the best water for consumption come from accredited sources such as bottled spring waters both sparkling or flat.
2) Bottled teas, sodas and alcoholic drinks are both unhealthy and inefficient in quenching your thirst. They contain all sorts of bad chemicals, preservatives and tones of sugars. Plus they tend to have a diuretic effect and so they achieve the undesired effect of dehydrating your body and making you thirsty.
3) Water filters should be chosen based upon the type of water you have at home. A simple chemical analysis can help you spot undesired issues so that you can buy the best filter to fit your needs. Also their maintenance is just as important, so regular filter changes are a must.
4) Ice can be harmful to people who suffer from cardiovascular illnesses. The difference in temperature can produce a sudden shock in their organism.
5) While eating please refrain yourself from drinking water because you tend to forget to chew your food properly. Proper mastication is necessary for a healthy diet.
6) Never drink hot tap water. It is very corrosive and often contains harmful agents. Cold tap water that has been boiled is far better for your body.
7) On average 3 liters of water is wasted by every human by just brushing his teeth once. If you brush 3 times a day that's almost 10 liters of wasted water per day. You can avoid this problem simply by closing the tap when brushing and by using a cup for rinsing.
8) The human body is made up of 77% liquids. But did you know that a lot of the aliments you consume are also largely made up of water? For example carrots are 90% water, even though they are pretty hard.
9) From the day he is born till the day that he dies, a normal person drinks about 60 000 liters of water. An Olympic swimming pool has about 2 500 000 liters.
10) Although mineral water, as the name implies, contains minerals they are, for the most part, inorganic minerals. Don't confuse them with organic mineral such as those found in whole wheat products. These inorganic minerals can be harmful and can cause serious problems such as arthritis and kidney stones.
11) 97% of all the water on planet Earth is found in oceans. Only 3% is fresh water and 3/4 has the form of glaciers.
12) The average person uses about 270 liters of water daily. 140 liters are used on an average 15 minutes shower. The sailors on submarines can't afford such waste. They shower for just 2 minutes and keep the water running only to rinse. They use about 6 liters.
13) Water, no matter how clean it may seem, contains impurities such as minerals for example. The only pure H2O is distilled water. - 17273
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