P L A N T – B A S E D  W A T E R

For those who prefer a little extra in there water, there are a few great choices to try, Alkaline Water, Coconut Water, Maple water and the recently popular Birch Water.

 

Are there health benefits of alkaline water?

Our bodies do an amazing job of balancing the pH of our blood and organ systems, so it’s questionable as to whether drinking alkaline water affects the pH of our bodies. There have been some evidence-based benefits of increasing the alkalinity of what we consume proposed for gut health, reducing acid reflux and as a way to improve endurance for long-distance athletes

 

Do plant-based waters provide anything other than flavor?

These drinks provide a source of hydrating minerals, such as; magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium. Research published in the Journal of Functional Foods has shown that maple water is also rich in organic acids and disease-fighting phytonutrients.

Nutrients (per 250 mL, estimates vary by product)	Coconut Water	Maple Water	Birch Water
Calories	45	20	8
Sugars	9 g	5 g	3 g
Sodium	64 mg	45 g	–
Potassium	400 mg	15 g	35 mg
Calcium	17 mg	20 g	18 mg
Magnesium	15 mg	–	8 mg