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Old 12 January 2018, 12:42 AM   #1
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Smart water.

Anyone like these 'enhanced' bottled waters? Some are vitamin infused, others claim a higher pH promoting a more alkaline diet.

Growing up we just had two choices: hose or faucet. Now there's seemingly endless possibilities.

Modern snake oil, or a smart choice?


http://time.com/5093464/vitamins-nutrients-in-water/

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Old 12 January 2018, 12:52 AM   #2
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I much prefer coconut water if I must have anything other than plain water.
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Old 12 January 2018, 01:43 AM   #3
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Bah humbug, I don’t drink water, fish @#$& In it!
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Old 12 January 2018, 01:58 AM   #4
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I look at these so called "smart water" products as on shelf instantaneous intelligence tests.
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Old 12 January 2018, 01:59 AM   #5
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I much prefer coconut water if I must have anything other than plain water.
For the taste or perceived health benefits?

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Old 12 January 2018, 02:00 AM   #6
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Old 12 January 2018, 02:05 AM   #7
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I prefer to use a water bottle that I refilled from my tap.

Saves pollution and saves money for the same product.
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Old 12 January 2018, 02:05 AM   #8
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Anyone like these 'enhanced' bottled waters? Some are vitamin infused, others claim a higher pH promoting a more alkaline diet.

Growing up we just had two choices: hose or faucet. Now there's seemingly endless possibilities.

Modern snake oil, or a smart choice?


http://time.com/5093464/vitamins-nutrients-in-water/

i drink the bottled water that tastes the best to me. Some is softer than others which is pretty obvious. Im not a fan of soft water. Im assuming the different Ph / minerals is where they taste different. I prefer icelandic water.

Tap water tastes gross
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Old 12 January 2018, 02:11 AM   #9
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Tap water tastes gross
Not in NYC

Still use a brita though.
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Old 12 January 2018, 02:11 AM   #10
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Tap water for me.
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Old 12 January 2018, 03:24 AM   #11
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I look at these so called "smart water" products as on shelf instantaneous intelligence tests.
The correct answer.

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i drink the bottled water that tastes the best to me. Some is softer than others which is pretty obvious. Im not a fan of soft water. Im assuming the different Ph / minerals is where they taste different. I prefer icelandic water.

Tap water tastes gross
Where does your tap water come from? If it’s a river, it is likely flavored by wastewater discharges. IMO, water is best when the source is a deep well in a limestone aquifer. There is a lot of sweet tap water from deep wells.
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Old 12 January 2018, 03:29 AM   #12
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Whenever I am in doubt of a local area's drinking water, I'll usually opt for a beer (although there are inherent limitations to this practice). Not sure of its vitamin content or pH but there's probably some residual yeast properties.

As far as 'smart water' and it benefits are concerned, a control group would be required to validate its overall merits. Perhaps one group drinking the branded 'smart water' and the other a placebo (i.e. tap water from Mexico).
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Old 12 January 2018, 03:33 AM   #13
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When I start seeing 'tap water' show up as a common cause of death for people, I'll consider switching my water drinking habits. Till then, don't see a reason to fix what ain't broken.
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Old 12 January 2018, 03:41 AM   #14
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I drink a lot of sparkling mineral water. Gerolsteiner is my favorite.
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Old 12 January 2018, 03:49 AM   #15
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Never a fan of soda, so if I buy a drink at a gas station or convenience store it's either a "good" water (Fiji, Evian) or maaaybe a Naked/Bolthouse.

Whole Foods has some great tasting in-house still/sparkling water to go. Been meaning to test out Gerolsteiner, now that you mention it.

and to address the health benefits...I just like being hydrated, and some water tastes better than other water. Now the "vitamin-infused" flavored water based beverages are just a no for me.
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Old 12 January 2018, 03:54 AM   #16
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H3 water - allegedly ionized water - is a scam. It is like homeopathy, it won't hurt you, but you are paying for nothing.
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Never a fan of soda, so if I buy a drink at a gas station or convenience store it's either a "good" water (Fiji, Evian) or maaaybe a Naked/Bolthouse.

Whole Foods has some great tasting in-house still/sparkling water to go. Been meaning to test out Gerolsteiner, now that you mention it.

and to address the health benefits...I just like being hydrated, and some water tastes better than other water. Now the "vitamin-infused" flavored water based beverages are just a no for me.
If you like a strong mineral taste, you’ll love Gerolsteiner.
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Smart Water

That water is OUT!

"Very Stable Genius Water is IN!
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That water is OUT!

"Very Stable Genius Water is IN!
Does it make you smart, or do you start smart and it makes you daffy?
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I much prefer coconut water if I must have anything other than plain water.
You might like this... http://www.coco5.com/
A friend is involved with the company. They are growing and getting into National food chains.
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I prefer to use a water bottle that I refilled from my tap.

Saves pollution and saves money for the same product.
Thank you for doing your bit to aid our massive plastic waste in our Oceans, We all need to address this huge problem.

But i fear it maybe all to late... With our own UK Government promising change by eradicating all avoidable plastic waste by 2042... REALLY
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