Both have good reputations and both seem to care about the environment and creating a healthy product.Įarth’s finest water, untouched by man, nature of water, the taste of paradise: each of these phrases have been used to describe the bottled water brand called Fiji Water. After all, I drink a lot of water now and wanted to make sure I was giving my body the best.

I finally decided to try the following two: Icelandic Glacial Water and Fiji water. I haven’t tested it myself but it was enough for me to move on. There are hundreds of reviews about Smart Water’s actual pH level being way lower than 7.6. Alkalife Ten, Evamor, and Essentia all have some pretty bad reviews about not being the actual pH as stated upon arrival. I then decided to read up on some reviews. See this chart below on a comparison of some popular brands of water.

So after doing some research on the water, I was drinking (Aquafina at the time) I realized it had a very low pH level of around 5.5. I have Ulcerative Colitis and so I can’t handle highly acidic foods and have to stay away from them. Most soda has a very low pH of around 3-4 and is very acidic. Tap water generally falls between pH 6.8-7.2 which is not that great. Remember, the pH scale is logarithmic meaning pH 8 is 10x more alkaline than pH 7 and pH 9 is 100x more alkaline. pHs of less than 7 indicate acidity, whereas a pH of greater than 7 indicates a base. The range goes from 0 – 14, with 7 being neutral. PH is a measure of how acidic/basic water is. While there is not much scientific evidence for it, I still say if I am this concentrated on the water I am drinking well then I must be drinking more than I was before :) So really win win.

What Are the Benefits of Drinking Alkaline Water? – Livestrong.

Is Alkaline Water Better For You Than Plain Water? – Mayo Clinic.

The Dangers of Tap Water (Tap vs Ionized Water) – Live Energized.

I suggest you read some other reviews on alkaline water vs plain water. (Src: Fitday) Is Alkaline Water Better For You? This water is generally produced with the aid of a faucet-based water ionizer, or “alkalizer” and features a number of health benefits. I am going to share with you what I have learned and tell you why I started drinking alkaline water.Īlkaline water, also commonly known as ionized water, is water that has a pH level greater than seven. Even when it comes to water! Recently I have been doing a lot of reading about water and the different types. Living with Ulcerative Colitis I am very picky and careful about what I put into my body.

My first blog post on this site is ironically not about food but rather water! There is a lot of controversy online over alkaline water and how healthy it may or may not be when compared to cheap bottled water or tap water.

Fitday vs livestrong