Drinking Water Containers - What Works Best?

If you've seen the new "BPA-free" drinking water containers, but have no idea what that means, you can read about it here. Those of us that care about our long-term health are listening to what the researchers have to say about our constant exposure to various chemical compounds and how they increase our risk of cancer. A BPA-free drinking water container is a step in the right direction.

BPA or Bisphenol-A is a component of the polymers used in the production of plastics, including unbreakable drinking water containers, baby bottles and training cups. Liquids stored in plastic bottles will "absorb" the chemicals used to make the bottle. You can actually "smell" it, when you first open a bottle.

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This is one reason that researchers are encouraging consumers to drink less bottled water and consider a home purifier for the kitchen sink. A study conducted by consumer reports found that 8 out of 10 bottles contained some level of BPA.

They recommend a BPA-free drinking water container, because the chemical is an endocrine disruptor. That means that it interferes with the body's natural production of hormones. Other endocrine disruptors are known to pre-dispose the body's cells to cancer. In other words, long-term exposure to small doses increases your risk of cancer.

Children have the greatest risks from exposure to endocrine disruptors. That's why you will see more BPA-free products for infants and children. Not only does the chemical increase their long-term risk of cancer, it interferes with the production of growth hormones, causes changes in the reproductive tract and may lead to feminization of baby boys.

For adults a BPA-free or glass drinking water container is simply a good idea. Water tastes better when it is stored in glass drinking water containers and since we are exposed to so many different probable carcinogens, we should probably avoid them whenever possible.

Travelling

For travelling, you should consider a drinking water container that includes a filter that will remove some of the carcinogens and health hazards that our found in our water supplies. Not only will you be improving the taste and quality of the water you consume when you're away from home, but you will save a lot of money. If you currently buy bottled, you are probably spending a thousand dollars per year or more. Expensive brands can cost several thousand dollars per year for a single individual.

If you want the best taste, buy a multi-stage selective filtration device for your kitchen sink. Bottle it in glass drinking water containers. Chill it in the fridge overnight and take it with you to the office in the morning.

If you want a little added flavor, slice some fresh oranges, limes, lemons or your favorite citrus fruit. Fill your glass drinking water container with filtered water, add some fruit slices. They'll float on top. Seal tightly and in the morning you'll have a great-tasting beverage that's good for you.

That's my advice about drinking water containers. Hopefully, you learned a little something.

Drinking Water Containers - What Works Best?

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