We are all obsessed with being our best selves and finding that perfect balance between enjoying our lives to the best of our abilities while keeping our bodies clean and healthy. But what if we told you that there was something relatively cost-effective and simple you could be doing that will have more of an impact than all the diet pills and weight loss supplements in the world?

Hydration station

Water is something many of us probably take for granted in the western world. We quite literally could not live without it and, in the UK, it’s thought that only 1 in 10 of us are actually drinking enough water daily. Mild hydration is a genuine problem that many of us are living with and not even realising it.

It can not only alter how you think and feel by altering your circulation but can even lead to mild delirium if left unchecked. It doesn’t help that many of us spend our days chugging down cup after cup of tea and coffee, both of which contain a hefty amount of caffeine. And that only exacerbates the problem.

This is why we should all be drinking more tap water. But is our tap water really fit for its purpose? There is a reason, after all, why sales of bottled water have skyrocketed in recent years. With a decent water filter installed, however, you should never feel the need to reach for that overpriced bottle of H2O again. And here’s why.

Genuine health benefits of filtered water

• There are dozens of contaminants and chemicals found in the average glass of British tap water with fluoride and chlorine among the most common. They are used in water treatment plants to remove bacteria from the water but are also quite unhealthy themselves. A water filter removes the fluoride and chlorine from your water after its good work has already been done.
• If you are using an alkaline ionised water filter then you’re not just drinking filtered water but alkaline water. This water can have significant benefits on your metabolism by doubling the rate at which nutrients are absorbed into your cells.
• The cosmetic industry is one of the fastest-growing in the world, with skincare particularly making billions on moisturisers and foundations. When drunk in sufficient quantities, however, filtered water can have a genuine and noticeable impact on the health of your skin.
• The taste of filtered water will be completely fresh compared to the often metallic and bitter tang you get from some tap water. This is due to minor particles of metal eroded from the pipes that end up souring not only the quality of your water but its flavour too. Filtered water tastes better and will encourage you to drink more of it. And that can only be a good thing. You might even notice your tea and coffee tasting a little better too!
• Filtered water not only removes dangerous contaminants and chemicals from your water but can even add minerals that can support detoxification. If you’ve just had a heavy night or are recovering from an illness, this can really help speed up your recovery.