WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE...IS THERE A SAFE DROP TO DRINK?
Several of my clients have asked what the best water filter would be for their home/office. Since every person's goals and pocket book varies, I have posted below a few links to aid in making the decision that is best for you.
https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/water-filter-guide.php#.WYAIM9PyvMU
https://www.thespruceeats.com/best-water-filters-4064605
https://wellnessmama.com/8079/water-filter-options/ - Katie over at Wellness Mama goes into detail about various systems and their pro's and con's. Be sure to check out the hyperlinks she provided as it leads to additional helpful information.
For those of you who do not feel like digging on your own and are more inclined to just ask me what I'd pick, we have reverse osmosis (RO) in our home so I can't speak personally to a portable filtration system. Many years ago, we had Brita. It was better than not filtering water but was not thorough enough according to our preferences. It also had a hard time keeping up with our consumption demand. With that, the replacement filters can be expensive when going through volumes of water. Given my druthers, when it comes to portable water filtration systems, I would go for Berkey as it has an excellent reputation in functional nutrition circles for being a quality and reliable choice. While it may be a little more expensive upfront, from what I understand, it pays off in the long run. For an all house filtration system, we are more than pleased with RO.
Bonus tip: be mindful of something referred to in some circles as "hungry water". This is when nutrients found in water (minerals) are filtered out. Minerals influence the taste of water but they are also important to your health. Water that has been de-mineralized as a result of extensive filtering or the distillation process can not only taste flat but can cause electrolyte imbalances. A simple fix is to add a pinch of quality salt to every glass, and/or a natural sweetener like molasses or maple syrup, or a few drops of a reliable liquid mineral concentrate. If you are exerting yourself and perspiring a lot, there are excellent some mineral supplements on the market to consider. For ideas how to stay healthfully hydrated, check out my "Chewin' the Fat" blog and look for articles that are tagged with key words like "water" and "hydration" - such as this one and this one.
And one more thing…for those who have the blessing of a natural spring nearby, “natural” doesn’t always mean safe. It is best to educate yourself about the source and quality of the water, along with its reputation, as even spring water doesn’t = guaranteed safe from contaminants, imbalanced minerals, or poor handling. I recommend asking the provider for a copy of their (legally mandated) testing and the local community for their personal experiences.
Here's to mud in your eye!
Marie Stumphauzer, FNTP
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