World's healthiest drink is likely already in your kitchen - and it's not green tea
Water is widely recognized as the most beneficial to the human body - and it is also essential to heart health, but there are other drinks that can also provide benefits
The healthiest drink in the world is probably already in your kitchen, and it's not green tea - it's water. This universally beneficial beverage was the focus of a viral video by a group of YouTubers on their account AsapScience.
In the video, they taste-tested what are considered to be the world's healthiest drinks, recording their reactions and opinions on each one. The ultimate winner? Water. Water is vital for life on Earth, and humans can't survive without it for long. It's necessary for maintaining hydration and body temperature, and it's crucial for heart health.
Plus, as the YouTubers pointed out, it aids digestion and promotes healthy skin. But is all water created equal? That depends on the type of water you choose to drink. There's sparkling and still water, flavored water and mineral-infused water.
According to Klean Kanteen, some waters are healthier than others. They concluded that spring water is the healthiest type of water to drink because it contains essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium.
They explained, "Spring water comes from a spring or an underground source. It's the purest form of water since it's natural and organic, without any treatment."
"Spring water is among the healthiest waters to drink because it offers several benefits. It is naturally purified from an underground source, which means it is free of harmful contaminants like lead and chlorine. Since it does not undergo added filtration before bottling, it retains the beneficial minerals in the water," Klean Kanteen said.
The Heart Foundation weighed in on the importance of hydration for cardiovascular well-being, stating: "Water is also critical for your heart health."
They elaborated on the role of water in maintaining a healthy heart: "Your heart is constantly working, pumping about 2,000 gallons of blood a day. By staying hydrated – that is, by drinking more water than you are losing – you are helping your heart do its job."
When it comes to daily water intake, the NHS has clear guidelines: "The NHS recommend that we drink 6–8 glasses of water per day," and they emphasize the importance of starting your hydration early in the morning and maintaining it throughout the day.
They also note that hydration doesn't only come from plain water but can include other beverages such as lower fat milk and/or lower sugar or sugar-free drinks, including low sugar cordials, tea, and coffee. In addition to water, there are numerous other beverages that are considered healthy options.