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Monday, April 30, 2007
The Original Drink is Water
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Often times I am asked, “can I drink anything other than water?”
Of course you can, but should you? First, I want you to understand that I am not a “water only” kind of guy. I do drink a diet soda every now and then, enjoy tea, plus I enjoy a cold beer sometimes.
Still, my primary source of liquid consumption is good-ole water. I find it amazing sometimes that people are resistant to drinking the natural substance. I hear things like, “it has no taste” (which I consider a good thing), “it makes me sick,” and “it makes me feel slushy” (yes, I have heard that one).
As a child, I was very fortunate as the property my family’s house is on has a spring. Till this day, my mother and father drink spring water out of the tap. I understand that most people have not had this pleasure, as water out of the tap can taste bad and might not be good on the digestive system because of compounds to purify it. Still though, you can buy filters (which is the cheapest way) or buy bottled water.
When you look at any other species of life on the planet, they drink water. Rivers are not filled with carbonated water, flavored water, soda, tea, coffee, wine, beer, sports drink, etc. They are filled with water and that’s what animals drink. If they were to drink something else they would probably eventually develop problems.
To do a test on whether you should drink water or not, pour soda, or whatever you want other than water in the radiator of your car. Now, I really don’t think you should do this, but I would be willing to bet if you did it would not operate that well, or at all.
Running a car without radiator fluid is like not drinking “real” water. Your body may function, but it won’t function optimally and might even breakdown. If you don’t like water it is because you made a habit of not liking it. If you were on this planet centuries ago, you wouldn’t know any different. If you’re a habitual non-water drinker and start drinking it, you’ll probably find that you will begin to feel a lot better.
Are you or someone you know a non-water drinker? Have you or someone you know started drinking it more and feel the benefits?
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