Smartwater

“Water is the only drink for a wise man.” Henry David Thoreau

I am a water drinker. I would rather drink water than anything else. I enjoy drinking coffee, tea, and on occasion soft drinks but water is clearly my first choice beverage and has been all my life. It makes me very sad to know that close to 900 million people do not have access to clean, safe water.

It is a known fact within my circle of family and friends that I when I purchase water it is because I like the bottle or container. If I end up not liking the taste I simply do not buy it again. There is a great deal of controversy surrounding bottled water, the companies that bottle it, the filling of the landfills with plastic, the source of the water, whether or not we are getting what they market, etc. All valid reasons to be concerned but not why I decided to write about smartwater.

he first time I picked up a bottle of the smartwater by Glaceau I wasn’t as taken with the bottle as I was with the message on one side. The bottle itself was round and with the name printed in a vertical position. On the opposite side was a ruler like guide with the following written along the rulers edge at different points.

• -Capable
• -Kinda arid
• -Electrolytes flowing
• -Clever enough
• -Getting there (nice and moist)
• -Witty
• -85% hydrated
• -Genius

The idea for this was as you got to the various levels you would get smarter and smarter until you finish the water and reach genius level. I thought it a really clever and funny marketing ploy. The added bonus, for me, I really like the water. It is vapor distilled with electrolytes and it really does have a nice, crisp taste and because my body doesn’t tolerate the sugar in other waters and juices that contain the added electrolytes I found it to be another great bonus.

I try to be environmentally aware and not overuse bottled water. I have lived in several different states and cities and have experienced good tap water and not so good tap water. In the case of the latter I purchased a pitcher with filter then used the bottled water for emergencies or when traveling. I always keep the smartwater on hand especially during the summer months. I perspire a lot and the electrolyte enhanced water does make a difference, at least, for me.

1. A person can live several weeks without food, but only about7 days without water.
2. Drinking water helps us be healthier by flushing out wastes and bacteria that can cause disease.
3. Water naturally moisturizes skin giving it a healthy, glowing appearance.
4. For dieters, water can help to maintain healthy body weight. It can increase metabolism and control appetite.
5. Water transports all nutrients in the body and aids in proper circulation.

“Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all“. <Nelson Mandela>

“Water is the driving force of all nature.” <Leonardo da Vinci>

“If you must speak ill of another, do not speak it, write it in the sand near the water’s edge.” <Napoleon Hill>