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DEL.ICIO.USThe 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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By One
April 30, 2007 8:39 AM | Link to this
Water is definitely my drink of choice. It’s the first thing I drink in the morning and the last thing I drink at night……and an occasional beer or margarita in the evening! But I will choose water over a soda, or coffee, or tea anytime!!!
By erin
April 30, 2007 11:30 AM | Link to this
OK, I KNOW water is best for me, but I also know I need to be able to wake up in the morning, too. So I do drink diet sodas - probably way too much of the time, but I also do drink water.
I’ve got a filter for my tap at home and I think that’s definitely the best (and by far the cheapest) way. But I do sometimes get the flavored bottled waters, because I prefer some kind of flavor over nothing at all.
By David S
May 7, 2007 2:15 PM | Link to this
Water may be the original drink, but the real question you should be asking yourself is why you are so thirsty all the time.
Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables (especially raw) all have about as much moisture as a human body. Cooked foods, especially meats, breads, dairy products, cheese, and the like are all concentrated in their nature. They all lack moisture and thus their consumption causes one to need supplemental water to compensate.
The easiest way to tell if you are eating healthy is the amount of extra water you need. A purely raw vegan diet (unquestionably the diet our maker intended) leaves one needing only minimal amounts of extra water during the day.
Consuming large quantities of water, especially in conjunction with food, only serves to dilute necessary digestive enzymes and the like leading to all sorts of digestive system issues.