The calcium in mineral water helps build stronger bones. The body uses calcium to form new bone tissue when old tissue deteriorates.
Water Quality
Cooking with Mineral Water: We're Breaking Down the Benefits of Using Clean Mineral Water to Cook with
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Have you ever tried cooking with mineral water?
Most folks don’t think about water quality when it comes to cooking, but it’s actually super important.
Believe it or not, cooking with mineral water is a simple hack to improve the flavor and nutrition of your food.
Plain ‘ol tap water, on the other hand, can alter the taste, smell, and color of your food (and not in a good way).
More often than not, mineral water is the better option.
Keep reading to learn why cooking with mineral water can be such a game-changer…
Mineral water, sometimes called spring water, is bottled from underground springs.
In order to be called mineral water, it has to be bottled at the source.
Natural mineral water is “microbiologically wholesome” because it has a low concentration of mineral compounds and trace elements.
Best of all, it’s free of contaminants like E. coli, fecal streptococci, parasites and pathogenic microorganisms.
That’s because mineral water is governed by the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, which has strict regulations on water quality.
Did you know…
Mineral water makes food lighter, healthier, and even improves baked goods like bread and cakes.
Using mineral water in soups or sauces also makes them smoother and more creamy.
Next, we'll take a closer look at all the ways water quality is essential to better cooking:
Rice, beans, and noodles don’t taste like much on their own, and that makes the water you cook them with even more important.
If the water tastes strange, your noodles may taste the same way.
Similarly, too many minerals in tap water can cause foods like brown rice and red beans to lose their color.
On the other hand, cooking your rice and beans in mineral water should keep your food tasting delicious and fresh.
Cooking with mineral water reduces oxidation and keeps veggies colorful and vibrant.
That’s because the trace minerals help preserve the chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments in the food.
The end result is broccoli, green beans, and carrots that are bright, colorful and crisp!
Have you ever wondered why great-looking raw vegetables become fragile and bland after cooking?
Well, this might be the result of overcooking with low quality water.
Blanching with high quality mineral water is one way to avoid sad, soggy vegetables.
Never blanched before?
It’s easy as pie!
Simply immerse the veggies in boiling water for a minute two, then briefly dunk them in cold water to prevent them from cooking any further.
Blanched veggies retain their color, nutritional content, and flavor.
However, this only works with fresh mineral water.
If the water quality is poor, then your veggies could still turn out soggy and weird.
Gross!
Mineral water is a game-changer with baking, especially when it comes to bread.
Minerals found in tap water prevent the bread's proteins from absorbing all of the water.
As a result, it might not rise properly.
Mineral water, on the other hand, has the opposite effect and is perfect for baking.
In fact, one of the oldest tricks in the book is to use sparkling mineral water to make cakes, pancakes and waffles.
Cakes rise higher and have a fluffier texture tanks to the sparkling water.
It's also delicious in waffle batter!
All you have to do is replace one part milk with one part sparkling water and proceed as usual.
Try it in your favorite crepe and pancake recipes as well — simply replace half of the milk in the recipe with sparkling mineral water and you’re good to go.
It should give them a light, airy crunch that’s deliciously addictive!
Mineral water has several health benefits thanks to its awesome mineral content, including:
Magnesium is found in both packaged mineral water and natural spring water.
This mineral is crucial for blood pressure regulation, blood glucose levels, and neuronal activity.
In fact, it’s also super important for reducing anxiety and improving mental health.
Some sources have more magnesium than others.
Depending on the source, the amount of magnesium in mineral water can range from 1 to 120 mg/l.
Mineral water can help people with hypertension control their high blood pressure.
How does it work its magic?
The magnesium and calcium in mineral water work together to regulate the electrolysis process of the brain and body.
In other words, it keeps salt levels in the blood under control and prevents blood pressure from spiking.
Thanks, mineral water!
Mineral water contains minerals that help to regulate body fat by acting as fat metabolizers.
Minerals including calcium, magnesium, sulfate, and silica help with this.
Yippee!
The modern Western diet is full of overly acidic foods, like greasy french fries and processed foods.
If you aren’t careful, body acidity can become a severe problem.
Fortunately, mineral water may help reduce acidity in the body.
It promotes digestive enzyme production in the pancreas by using the compounds found in mineral water.
Plus, it supports toxin coagulation in the intestines.
Over time, digestion improves and acidity in the body decreases.
Although early research is promising, keep in mind that more studies are needed before we can confirm that mineral water reduces acidity on a cellular level.
Some research shows that carbonated mineral water can reduce constipation in people with indigestion.
And as an added health bonus, it can improve gallbladder function as well.
Since mineral water is loaded with magnesium, drinking mineral water promotes heart health.
Mineral water also plays a role in fat metabolism.
Fat metabolism is the body’s way of manufacturing less harmful cholesterol.
It helps to reduce edema and other cardiovascular diseases.
Unlike distilled water or regular ‘ol tap water, mineral water may contain nutrients that promote healthier skin.
Mineral water often contains silica, a compound that stimulates collagen formation.
More collagen equals clean, moisturized, firm, and radiant skin!
Can mineral water make you a better athlete?
Honestly, it won’t turn you into Michael Jordan or Wayne Gretsky, but the electrolytes in mineral water can enhance muscle reaction time.
That’s because minerals like magnesium and potassium make the muscles contract faster and improve reaction time.
We've all heard that milk promotes bone health, but mineral water can help too!
Drinking or cooking with mineral water provides critical nutrients like calcium.
The calcium content in mineral water is a lot higher than purified or distilled water.
Once it’s in your body, it protects the bones, nails and teeth.
And that’s something that everyone can appreciate!
Electrolytes found in the body’s fluids support the heart, nervous system, and muscle activities.
Mineral water replenishes minerals lost through sweating due to bicarbonate, chloride, potassium, and salt composition.
Because water is used in practically every stage of cooking, water quality makes a big difference.
Consider cooking with mineral water if you want to bring out the best in your food.
One of the easiest ways to have unlimited access to alkaline mineral water is to install a reverse osmosis water filter in your home.
The best filters not only clean your water, but they also remineralize with healthy amounts of minerals.
This is exactly what Cloud Water Filters do…
Best of all, they include built-in software that tracks water quality 24/7 through an app on your phone.
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