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Bottled or Tap Water: Which is Better for You?

July 14, 2005

Bottled waters now contain everything from more oxygen to vitamins. But are those additions necessary?

For most people, eating a variety of foods makes it easy to consume enough vitamins. In addition, more vitamins won’t improve athletic performance, unless you were vitamin-deficient to begin with.

Consuming enough water is important to hydration. If you prefer flavored water over plain, check the label for calories per serving and added sugars. 

If you don’t want to spend extra money on bottled water, try adding a lemon, lime, orange slices or a small amount of fruit juice to enhance the flavor of tap water.

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