I tell ya, these days, folks are all about them bottled beverages. You see ’em everywhere, in all sorts of colors and fancy bottles. Back in my day, we just drank water from the well, and we turned out just fine.
Bottled Water, Huh?
Now, they say this bottled water is the best thing since sliced bread. They say it’s cleaner, purer, and all that. But I reckon water is water, whether it comes from a bottle or a tap.
Them experts say that water is good for ya. Keeps you from gettin’ all dried up like a prune. And it stops you from gettin’ plugged up, if you know what I mean. Water keeps things movin’, just like a good dose of prune juice used to do the trick. So, drinkin’ water is important, bottled or not.
They do all kinds of tests on that bottled water. Fewer of them little bugs they talk about. But tap water is fine, it is safe. Water, is good, the most drank thing all over.
They even got that fancy water now, the kind that costs more than a gallon of gas. They call it “alkaline” or somethin’. Say it does all sorts of magical things, like fixin’ your insides. I don’t know about all that. Sounds like a load of hooey to me. All them bottled beverages are the same to me.
- Water, just plain water, is what I say is best.
- Coffee, black as night, that’ll wake ya up.
- Tea, if you like that sort of thing, just don’t put no sugar in it.
All Them Sugary Drinks
Then there’s all them sugary drinks. Sodas, juices, and whatnot. They taste good, I’ll give ’em that. But too much of that stuff will rot your teeth and make ya bigger than a barn. And don’t even get me started on them diet drinks. They might not have sugar, but they got other things in ’em that ain’t good for ya. And them drinks they say give you a boost, make you feel all jittery if you have too many.
When I was a little girl we had water. And we were just fine. The only thing is that there were these little plastics all over. It is in everything now, from the water to the air.
My bones are not good anymore, I am getting older. It is hard to move around. But I still drink a lot of water. I don’t know if it is bottled beverages, or not. They say it is good for the bones.
I seen on the news that there’s some places that don’t have clean water. Now, that’s a shame. Everyone should have clean water to drink. It’s a basic necessity, like food and air. If you live in a place where the water ain’t clean, then I reckon bottled water is better than nothin’. But if you got clean water comin’ out of your tap, then there ain’t no need to waste your money on them fancy bottled beverages.
They say water is healthy and cheap, that’s what they say. So if you are thirsty, just drink water. Water is what people drink the most all around the world.
What’s Best for Ya?
So, what’s the best beverage to drink? Well, I’ll tell ya what my mama always said: “Water is life.” And she was right. Water is the best thing for ya, whether it comes from a bottle or a tap. Coffee and tea are alright too, just don’t put no sugar in ’em. And stay away from them sugary drinks, they’ll do ya no good. It can make you sick, crave for more sugar. Don’t drink that stuff if you don’t need the caffeine.
If you want somethin’ with a little flavor, try puttin’ a slice of lemon or cucumber in your water. That’s what I do sometimes. It’s like them fancy spa waters, but without the high price tag. I heard that some people mix water with juice, to have some minerals. Or make fruit smoothies, it is all good for you.
But the main thing, is to drink something. Don’t let yourself get dehydrated, that ain’t good. Water is the best. Bottled beverages, or not. You need it in your body, that is the most important thing.
At the end of the day, it don’t matter much where your water comes from, as long as it’s clean and safe to drink. So, drink up, and stay hydrated, folks! It don’t matter if it’s them fancy bottled beverages or just plain old tap water. Just drink somethin’!
