The five most common drinking water myths
'22.12.2022'
Source: Rambler
Many of us have heard that drinking tap water is harmful, and the daily fluid intake is about two liters. Is it true?
Myth 1. It is harmful to drink water while eating
This myth arose on the basis of allegations that we dilute gastric juice with water, and this interferes with the digestion process, writes Rambler... In fact, the stomach independently regulates acidity, and is also able to "warm up" any food. Therefore, water cannot dilute the gastric juice in any way, and therefore, there is no harm from drinking food.
Myth 2. The norm of water per day is about 2,5 liters
It is often said that the rate of water must be calculated based on its own weight. But this does not take into account either a person's illness, or his activity, or a diet. Meanwhile, for example, it is simply dangerous for people with kidney diseases to drink a lot of water. Adherents of vegetarianism also should not get carried away with liquid intake: they already get it from vegetables and fruits. So everything is strictly individual.
Myth 3. Hard water is harmful to health.
Filters have become an integral part of modern life. Of course, clean water is healthier and more pleasant to drink. But you should not go to extremes either. The beneficial minerals contained in water are extremely important to humans. And to crystallize in the stomach of a person, as in a teapot, they are simply incapable. Completely purified (in fact, distilled water) is devoid of minerals, which, for example, maintain bone density and muscle work, and also strengthen the work of the heart, will not bring any benefit to the body.
On the subject: When you can and should drink water: before, during or after a meal
Myth 4. Soda water should not be consumed
Regular soda without preservatives, dyes and added sugar will not bring any harm to health. Moreover, mineral water quenches thirst better than water without gases, and prevents overeating.
Myth 5. Spring water is the most useful
And thawing, mountain and rain. In fact, this is just a fad. From the tap flows the same "charged" water, only filtered.
