Contaminated Bottled Water

Bottled water costs 2,000 times more than tap water, but is it worth the extra price tag? The answer may surprise you. The Environmental Working Group recently released a report that found "38 different contaminants in 10 brands of bottled drinking water, including bacteria, acetaminophen, fertilizers, solvents, plastic-making chemicals, and the radioactive element strontium."

Skip the bottled water and get a filter for your tap. Besides, 40% of all bottled water is actually tap water! A water filter is key for tap water, as recent studies have found pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, sex hormones and antidepressants) in the water of 24 major US cities. To remove heavy metals, drugs, and other chemicals from your water, look into getting a reverse-osmosis or nanofiltration system.

Source: Natural Solutions

Fruit of the Month

Summer is around the corner and the kiwi is calling your name! This deliciously tart yet sweet fruit packs a whopping 219% of the DRI (daily reference intake) for Vitamin C and 21% of the DRI for fiber, with only 108 calories and under 1 g of fat per cup (approximately 2 large kiwis).

Fun fact: Kiwi actually originated in China during the 14th century, where it was called the gooseberry. It was renamed when New Zealand started producing it commercially.