Ditch The Mass-Produced Sports Drinks Sports drinks replace essential nutrients lost during intense physical activity, but they also contain a lot of non-essential and unhealthy ingredients. In their simplest form, sports drinks are a mix of salts, sugar and water, a concoction that replaces electrolytes (nutrients like sodium, magnesium and potassium) lost in sweat, raises […]
Memory & Focus Directly Related to Thirst You probably already know that regular water consumption is necessary for optimal physiological health, but did you know it improves your brain functioning by up to 14%? Think of it this way: When you really have to relieve your bladder, it’s difficulty to think about anything else other […]
What’s the deal with pH levels? Depending on your lifestyle, you may or may not pay close attention to maintaining your body’s ideal pH balance. Nutrition and Fitness enthusiasts know that maintaining a slightly alkaline environment in your body is fundamental to overall health. This article will outline the ways in which a proper pH […]
Every single cell, muscle, tissue and organ in our body depends on water. When we are properly hydrated, we are energetic and alert. When there is a lack of water circulating in our systems, we can become lethargic and fatigued. Dehydration impedes your body function as it causes electrolyte imbalance. Dehydration also causes low blood […]
Fountain of Youth Bottled Water uses the process of reverse osmosis to ensure the purest drinking water experience. We thought it would be worthwhile to share the reasons we choose to use this process, starting with the what, how and why! What is reverse osmosis water? Reverse osmosis is a water purification technology that uses […]
We Don’t Call It “Fountain of Youth” Bottled Water for Nothing! The health benefits of daily water consumption are endless. When we consume the recommended 2 litres of water a day, the evidence is astoundingly noticeable. We first begin to see the dramatic difference in our skin. Hydration is key for a younger skin texture […]
Drinking water at the right time of day is important to achieve optimal health benefits. We’ve broken down the basics of when to drink your 8 glasses of water in two different ways. The first list is for those who like to get the big picture. The second list is for our more detail-oriented, regimented […]
My personal trainer swears by water fasting while exercising or ‘fasted cardio’ , so I gave it a try. It sounds pretty hardcore initially, but it’s really easy to work in to your routine. I felt super energized, enjoyed mental clarity and saw pounds melt off after just a few days! How Does Water Fasting + […]
Adding a squeeze of lemon to your bottled water has numerous health benefits. I had some anecdotal and first hand evidence that drinking lemon water daily can kick start your digestive system, stimulate your liver and combat flu symptoms. What I found after doing a little more reason was that there were actually numerous reasons […]
It’s that time of year again! For the majority of Canadians, the biggest New Year’s resolutions are centred around health, diet, exercise, and cutting down on bad habits like smoking. Something that people miss is the common factor that furthers each of these goals: drinking enough water. As we have written in previous blog posts, […]