We all know that old stereotype of office workers gossiping around the water cooler, but having a water cooler or dispenser along with bottled water deliveries aren’t just for the office. We deliver bottled spring water to homes around Winston-Salem and the rest of the Piedmont Triad, and there are lots of advantages to having this service for your home.
Convenience
If you prefer the taste of bottled water to tap water, or if you have a water dispenser in your home, then it can be a lot of hassle going out to get water bottles for your home whenever you run out. Not to mention, they’re pretty heavy, so you have to lug these bottles from the shop to the car and then into your home. Bottled water delivery takes out all this effort by having them delivered straight to your home and disposing of your empty bottles. If you have a busy schedule or mobility issues that make it difficult to carry large bottles, then this makes a big difference.
Price
Since you’re not driving to the store and back every time you need new bottles of water, you’ll end up saving small amounts on gas, which adds up over time. You’ll also get impressive cost savings if you tend to buy single-use bottles of water a lot. These are much more expensive than buying water in larger bottles and in bulk, so paying for a water delivery service could actually save you money over time.
Health benefits
When you’ve got fresh and good-tasting water on hand in your home, you and your family are likely to drink more throughout the day. We’ve spoken a lot about the benefits of staying properly hydrated, and having bottled water delivered to your home is a great way to achieve this easily. It’s especially great for encouraging your kids to drink more water and less soda.
Great tasting water for guests
It’s not just you and your family that benefit from spring water delivered to your home, but also your guests. Whether they ask for a glass of water or a hot drink, fresh spring water will enhance the taste of their drink. Fresh spring water is also great for cooking with.
If you’re convinced about getting bottled water delivered to your home in Winston-Salem, then Mountain Park Spring Water are the ones to call. We deliver around North Carolina and Virginia.
You might see electrolytes mentioned on sports drinks or expensive bottled water, but what exactly are they and do you really need them to stay hydrated? Let’s look at some of the facts and theories behind electrolytes and hydration.
What are electrolytes?
An electrolyte is a particle that carries an electric charge and can conduct electricity when combined with water. In this context, we’re talking about essential minerals, such as sodium and potassium, that allow things like our muscle tissues and nerve cells to function properly. They are necessary to allow our muscles to contract and our nerves to send signals.
Important electrolytes include:
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Chloride
- Phosphate
How are electrolytes linked with hydration?
Electrolytes also play an important role in hydration. If you don’t drink enough fluids or eat enough food, or if you lose a lot of fluids through excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea, then you can experience an electrolyte imbalance. Imbalances can cause mild to severe symptoms, from fatigue, weakness, and muscle twitches to confusion, seizures, and an irregular heartbeat.
This is because your body loses both fluids and electrolytes when you sweat or excrete fluid in other ways. So, it’s important to replace those electrolytes just like you replace your fluids to stay hydrated.
How to replace electrolytes
Most of our electrolytes come from the food that we eat. For example, two common electrolytes are sodium and chloride, aka table salt. Of course, salt is one of the substances that we need to consume in moderation for the sake of heart health and other aspects of our health, but it is still necessary to a degree.
Are sports drinks or electrolyte water necessary for staying hydrated and replenishing your electrolytes? For most people, the answer is no. Elite athletes or those who take part in long events such as marathon running can benefit from electrolyte drinks to maintain the balance in their bodies. However, most people will simply be able to restore their electrolytes by eating a healthy snack or meal after their workout.
Also, most water contains trace amounts of electrolytes (except for filtered water), so you’re still topping them up slightly if you drink enough water during your workouts. Even if it’s water straight from the tap!
Mountain Park Spring Water are here to keep you hydrated with our bottled water delivery service and water dispensers and filtration systems. Get in touch to find out more about our services across North Carolina and Virginia.
