Summer Waste

Bottled wasteIn the summer we enjoy many of nature’s wonderful gifts; beautiful parks, singing birds, blooming flowers and sandy beaches. How will your summer choices affect the environment you enjoy?

Drinking even one bottle of water each day of the summer can have a negative impact on your body and the environment. More than half of bottled water comes from municipal sources and may contain toxins that have leached from the plastic bottle. When bottled water is purified, everything is stripped from the water, including beneficial minerals and nutrients. When you choose to drink bottled water rather than Kangen Water®, you are denying your body natural antioxidant power, beneficial nutrients, and complete hydration.

Did you know the production of a plastic water bottle uses 7 times as much water as the bottle holds? For every pint of bottled water you drink, 7 pints of water were used, polluted, and returned to our earth. If you use just one plastic bottle water each day of the summer you will have consumed 70 or more bottles. This means that 490 pints, or 61 gallons of water, will have been wasted and polluted.

Remember your reusable container this summer and prevent excess waste in your body and the planet. Bring extra bottles of refreshing Kangen Water® for your friends and neighbors to promote healthy habits all around!

Take Exercise Outdoors

Summer is a great time to take on new adventures. Spice up your fitness routine by taking it outdoors. Below are some ideas to help you get started:

  • Relive your youth by walking to your neighborhood park. Pump your legs as you feel the cool breeze on the swings or test your strength with pull ups at the monkey bars.
  • Rent a kayak if you live near a lake, river, or the ocean. You can burn up to 500 calories an hour!
  • Challenge your friends to a tennis match or even badminton! Learning to play a new sport is great exercise for your mind and body.
  • Join a bicycle riding group. Riding clubs have become especially popular in the last year. Joining a group will give you the motivation and encouragement of others in a fun environment.
  • Find a hidden trail to hike. Enjoy your natural surroundings as you look for beautiful flowers, birds and wildlife.

Kangen Water
To prevent dehydration, remember to bring your bottle of Kangen Water®. The heat can drain your reserves quickly and your body will need extra water to function properly. Aim to drink 8-10 ounces of water every 20 minutes when working out in the summer sun. Even minor dehydration can lead to muscle cramps, fatigue and headaches.

This may also be a great opportunity to share your secret of healthy water with your exercise partners. Bring along an extra bottle of Kangen Water® just for them!

Whichever exercise methods you choose, get out there this summer, stay healthy in the sun and get fit.