Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Bottled What?


Bottled water was such a great invention. It's so convenient, you can purchase it almost anywhere and it's handy to carry around. But what is really in the bottle you're drinking out of? Bottled water is regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), whereas tap is regulated by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). The Safe Drinking Water Act give EPA the right to test requires testing by certified labs. If the lab finds any violations or contaminants they find the source and fix the problem. In comparison, the FDA regulates Bottled Water the same way they regulate food, therefore they cannot require lab testing of the water. Bottled Water companies who claim to be purified water could honestly be putting anything into pretty bottles. It is a common misconception that bottled water is better than tap water. Besides tap water contains Fluoride, which is good for our teeth! It helps to fight against cavities, because more people are drinking Bottled Water there is an epidemic of more cavities occurring. Drinking tap water is also better of the environment think about all the plastic bottles you use in a week? A year? By switching to tap water not only is it better for us it's saving the environment and our teeth! 

Fun Facts:
  • Most restaurant entrees are two servings
  • It's important to take care of you teeth! (As you swallow the plaque from you teeth it builds up in your heart and could lead to a heart attack)
  • Fiber cleans out your colon preventing cancer!
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