Why should we avoid bottled water?

Think! Why is bottled water a concern? How much safe is bottled water? Why should we avoid bottled water?         A.  Pollution a)      The entire life cycle of bottled water uses fossil fuels (fossil fuels are sources of energy that have developed within the earth over millions of years, they are considered non-renewable). The pros and cons of using bottled water, contributes...

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How much safe is bottled water?

Stay healthy with natural fuids Say “No” to mineral water! Say “No” to sugary packaged beverages! Is tap water as safe as bottled water? Tap water and bottled water are generally comparable in terms of safety. So the choice of tap or bottled is mostly a matter of personal preference. How harmful is it to drink from a plastic water bottle? A recent study into a substance linked to low birth weight in newborns shows, again, that drinking from plastic bottles – and reusing them – can be dangerous....

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Healthy eating: stay healthy with minerals

Healthy eating: stay healthy with minerals Your body needs essential minerals What are essential minerals? The body needs many minerals; these are called essential minerals. The essential minerals are those that your body needs but cannot produce. These are inorganic substances found in foods.  A balanced diet usually provides all of the essential minerals. These minerals are divided up into two groups. a)      Major minerals (macrominerals) b)     Trace minerals (microminerals)....

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