prestigewater.com.au/ Prestige Water Articles en 30/11/00-1 10:00:00 AM http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/reasons-to-skip-water-bottles.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/reasons-to-skip-water-bottles.html The bottled water consumed by people worldwide has increased so much in the last several years; it generates billions of dollars a year.  The craze of drinking bottled water for the dietary benefits as well as the taste have had an effect on the amount of water that people purchase. The years between 1997 and 2005 have... Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:41:51 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/filtered-water-vs-bottled-water.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/filtered-water-vs-bottled-water.html Getting informed about the water you're really drinking. Water. We drink it, bathe with it, and use it in a lot of different ways....but do we really know anything about the water we're using? Most people don't realize that there is a real difference in quality between the many brands of bottled water. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:31:46 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/why-drinking-water-will-help-with-greather-health.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/why-drinking-water-will-help-with-greather-health.html Water is the most common compound on earth, the fluid which all life depends upon. Humans need to drink water! It's the one liquid Humans must have to live. An average person can go nearly two months without eating, but less than a week without water. Yet, important as water is, most of us know little about it, let alone how much water a... Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:00:45 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/chlorine-in-tap-water.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/chlorine-in-tap-water.html Disinfection is an important part of the water treatment process and is almost uniformly used in water treatment plants throughout the world. The purposes of disinfection are to kill or inactivate pathogens in drinking water and create a residual level in finished water to prevent the regrowth of bacteria and other pathogens. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:07:03 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/why-a-clean---prestige-water-filter-.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/why-a-clean---prestige-water-filter-.html There's no doubt that our water quality is deteriorating, making a clean & pure water filter more of a necessity these days to protect your family's health and well being. Discover which type of filter can keep you safe from the many that cannot. The main types of clean & pure water filter available today are... Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:41:49 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/why-is-water-important-.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/why-is-water-important-.html Why is water important? Water is necessary for life to exist at all. Every single life form on earth from the single celled organism through the most complex organisms relies on water for sustenance. Here is a list of reasons as to why is water important: Water makes up most of the world: the planet is seventy five... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:21:03 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/why-is-water-good-for-you-.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/why-is-water-good-for-you-.html Many of us have known someone to ask, at one time or another, "why is water good for you?" It is a reasonable question. We grow up being told to drink at least eight glasses of water every day and that if there was no water there would be no life. One of the first questions we are asked when we aren't feeling well is... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:19:50 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/where-does-water-come-from-.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/where-does-water-come-from-.html Water is a self sustaining resource in that it can create itself through a cycle called "the water cycle". Of course, that doesn't answer the bigger question of "where does water come from?" This question was posed on the internet and so far the best answer has been that oxygen is the most common element of... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:18:40 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/water-weight-loss-diets---do-they-work-.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/water-weight-loss-diets---do-they-work-.html Water is the most important substance on Earth. It makes up most of our planet, most of our bodies and is the most versatile substance humans have ever encountered. Water is, literally, life. Is it any wonder, then, that so many people try water weight loss diets? There is no doubt that drinking a healthy amount of water is good for... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:17:27 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/fun-facts-of-water-for-kids.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/fun-facts-of-water-for-kids.html Teaching kids about water can often be a fun process. There are lots of great water facts for kids that they will find entertaining and when teaching water facts, kids are more likely to remember what they learn if it is learned in smaller factoids instead of a longer lesson. Here are some fun facts of water for kids. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:13:58 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/elements-of-tapwater---what-does-tapwater-contain-.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/elements-of-tapwater---what-does-tapwater-contain-.html You probably don't stop to wonder what, exactly, is in your tap water when you turn on your faucet. You probably aren't concerned with the elements of tap water and don't wonder "what does tap water contain?" It is likely that all you care about is that when you turn on your faucet water comes out that is... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:12:18 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/detox-water-diet.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/detox-water-diet.html The detox water diet is another term for a diet/fast that was developed in 1941 by Stanley Burroughs. This diet/fast is known as "The Master Cleanse" and has been gaining popularity in recent years thanks to the attention called to it by Peter Glickman's book, "Lose Weight, Have More Energy and Be Happier in 10... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:08:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/cool-water-facts---did-you-know-.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/cool-water-facts---did-you-know-.html Did you know that, technically, you can lose weight over time-just by drinking cold water? This doesn't mean that you should eliminate everything else from your diet, it means that by drinking cold water on a regular basis (perhaps instead of other sugary drinks), you will lose weight. This "cold water diet" sounds... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:05:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/cold-water-diet---prestige-water-coolers.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/cold-water-diet---prestige-water-coolers.html Did you know that, technically, you can lose weight over time-just by drinking cold water? This doesn't mean that you should eliminate everything else from your diet, it means that by drinking cold water on a regular basis (perhaps instead of other sugary drinks), you will lose weight. This "cold water diet" sounds... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:01:51 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/drinking-lots-of-water.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/drinking-lots-of-water.html Water is one of the most important substances in existence. It is literally a carrier and building block of life. Water constitutes most of our planet, our bodies and our food. All living creatures are made up of mostly water. Everybody knows the rule about drinking between eight and twelve glasses of water every day to stay... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:57:22 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/what-is-water-made-of-.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/what-is-water-made-of-.html What is Water made of? Everybody knows that water is a building block of life and without it, life would cease to exist. The first signs of life began in the water and it is water that still contains the world's most ancient life forms-single celled organisms. You've been taught from an early age that most of the planet... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:48:03 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/how-important-is-drinking-water-.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/how-important-is-drinking-water-.html Drinking water is so important for good health. When you were a kid in school, you learned that each molecule of water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. You may also have learned that it was great fun to fill up your squirt guns with water, at least until the principal caught you. What you may not have learned, however,... Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/chicken-breasts-with-roasted-lemons.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/chicken-breasts-with-roasted-lemons.html Chicken Breasts with Roasted Lemons Nutrition Info per Serving: Calories: 219, Carbohydrates: 6g, Fat: 7g, Protein: 28g Ingredients: 3 medium lemons, thinly sliced and seeded 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/4 cup all-purpose... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/chicken-breast-with-mushroom-cream-sauce---healthy-cooking-with-prestige-water.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/chicken-breast-with-mushroom-cream-sauce---healthy-cooking-with-prestige-water.html Nutrition Info per Serving: Calories: 275, Carbohydrates: 5g, Fat: 15g, Protein: 25g Ingredients: 100 gr boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and tenders removed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium shallot, minced 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps 2 tablespoon dry... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/tunisian-vegetable-tagine--healthy-cooking-with-prestige-water.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/tunisian-vegetable-tagine--healthy-cooking-with-prestige-water.html Nutrition Info per Serving: Calories: 259, Carbohydrates: 43 g, Fat: 9 g, Protein: 13 g Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups frozen pepper and onion mix 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds Pinch of salt 1/8 teaspoon paprika, plus more for sprinkling 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cloves garlic,... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/crispy-turkey-tostadas--healthy-cooking-with-prestige-water.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/crispy-turkey-tostadas--healthy-cooking-with-prestige-water.html A great recipe if you have some leftover Turkey or Chicken. Nutrition Info per Serving: Calories: 397, Carbohydrates: 34g, Fat: 15g, Protein: 33g Ingredients: 40 g diced tomatoes 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 3 cups shredded cooked turkey, or chicken 8 corn tortillas Canola or olive oil cooking spray 1 avocado, pitted 1/4... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/grilled-salmon-and-zucchini--healthy-cooking-with-prestige-water.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/grilled-salmon-and-zucchini--healthy-cooking-with-prestige-water.html Made with roasted red peppers, tomatoes and almonds, this sauce is a great match for any seafood, poultry or vegetables. Using smoked paprika brings out the flavors from the grill. Serve with: Grilled baguette. Nutrition Info per Serving: Calories: 280, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Fat: 13 g, Protein: 32 gr Ingredients: 1/3 cup sliced almonds,... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/chicken-and-spiced-apples--healthy-cooking-with-prestige-water.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/chicken-and-spiced-apples--healthy-cooking-with-prestige-water.html The buttery apples suit these chicken breasts, which are pounded thin so they cook evenly and quickly. You could also serve this compote with any roasted meat or vegetable. Nutrition Info per Serving: Calories: 191, Carbohydrates: 6g, Fat: 6g, Protein: 27g Ingredients: 2 apples, preferably Braeburn, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/the-dangers-of-dehydration.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/the-dangers-of-dehydration.html "THE DANGER OF DEHYDRATION" (NaturalNews) The human body is composed of 75 percent water and 25 percent solid matter. To provide nourishment, eliminate waste and conduct all the trillions of activities in the body, we need water. Most modern societies, however, no longer stress the importance of drinking water as the... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/save-----with-prestige-water-filter-system.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/save-----with-prestige-water-filter-system.html If you are still using bottled water please read the folowing and find out how you can save $$$$$. For more information regarding the benefits of filtered water please click here: Benefits Filtered Water To find out more about our product please click here: Product information To send us an e-mail please click here:... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/bench-top-water-cooler.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/bench-top-water-cooler.html The Bench Top water cooler from Prestige Water is a perfect solution if there is not enough space in and around the hous. "Bench Top" Water Cooler Dimensions : Height: 82cm (including filter bottle) Width: 32cm Depth 32cm Features: •7 Stage filtration System •Chilled... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/floorstanding-water-cooler.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/floorstanding-water-cooler.html The Prestige Water floorstanding water cooler is a modern looking water chiller. You can use your own tapwater. Just fill the top compartment of the filtration bottle with tap water and it will be filtered. For more information regarding our 7-stage filter system please click here: Prestige Water Filter System "Floor Standing"... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/stainless-steel-water-cooler.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/stainless-steel-water-cooler.html Stainless Steel Water Cooler from Prestige Water "The Fridge" Water Cooler "STAINLESS STEEL" Dimensions : Height: 138cm (including filter bottle) Width: 34cm Depth 38cm Features: •7 Stage filtration System •Cold Water Tap •Roomtemperature Water... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/disaster-in-a-bottle.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/disaster-in-a-bottle.html Bottled water or filtered water       OR    In June of 2009 residents of the rural N.S.W. town Bundanoon, hoping to protect the earth and there wallets, voted to ban the sale of Bottled Water. It was the first community in the country and possible the world to take such a drastic step in the growing... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/how-to-reuse-your-drinking-water-bottle.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/how-to-reuse-your-drinking-water-bottle.html How to reuse your drinking water bottles: Single Use Bottles: With bottled water widely available, many walkers reuse the bottles. These bottles are more difficult to clean between uses because they don't have the wider mouths that refillable water bottles do. Be sure to wash them with hot soapy water and dry them thoroughly to prevent... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/getting-healthy-and-fit.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/getting-healthy-and-fit.html Getting Healthy and Fit Drink water to lose weight: Water works like a weight loss pill! Are you surprised? Then read on and you shall find why water can be an effective way to lose weight. Water has several advantages and changing our drinking water to alkaline water can actually mount even more benefits as our body is more... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/benefits-of-drinking-water.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/benefits-of-drinking-water.html Our bodies need water; it makes up to 70% of our body weight. We need water for hydration (water levels in our body) and health. Without water we would of course dehydrate and our organs would shut down. We use the water in our bodies for many things, such as; tears, saliva (needed for eating), and sweat (for cooling the body), and... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/dehydration-and-hot-weather.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/dehydration-and-hot-weather.html The human body contains a high proportion of water, so when the temperature rises and the body tries to cool itself by sweating, dehydration can be a real concern, particularly for children. What is dehydration? Dehydration is the loss of water and salts from the body. We need water to maintain enough blood and other fluids to function... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/water---make-it-safe-to-drink.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/water---make-it-safe-to-drink.html Water - make it safe to drink If you enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping or four-wheel driving, you should take drinking water with you. If you run out of water, or cannot carry enough water with you for your entire trip, you may need to drink from natural water sources. Drinking untreated water such as creek water, bore water... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/water---a-vital-nutrient.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/water---a-vital-nutrient.html Water - a vital nutrient The human body can last weeks without food, but only days without water. The body is made up of 55–75 per cent water. Water forms the basis of blood, digestive juices, urine and perspiration and is contained in lean muscle, fat and bones. As the body can’t store water, we need fresh supplies every day... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/what-does-your-body-do-with-water.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/what-does-your-body-do-with-water.html Did you know that water is even more important than food to your body because - your body is mostly water? Yes it's true! More than half of your body weight is water. Your body can't survive for more than a few hours without it, even less if you live in a hot country or the weather is hot. This doesn't mean that your body is like a glass... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/bororen-community-sick-of-dirty-drinking-water.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/bororen-community-sick-of-dirty-drinking-water.html The water in Bororen is discoloured and the taste is disgusting and causes diarrhoea and skin complaints, says mother-of-three Kelly Brown. She lives at Bororen, a community of 150 residents who mostly rely on water from three bores operated by the Gladstone Regional Council. It is chlorinated to kill bacteria, but the unpleasant taste and... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/which-prestige-water-cooler-is-right-for-you.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/which-prestige-water-cooler-is-right-for-you.html Whatever the environment Prestige Water has a range of water coolers to suit your needs. All the Prestige Water coolers that we stock have been tested. Office Water Coolers: Providing a water cooler for your office can be one of the best things you can do for your employees, not only can water increase concentration levels... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/the-prestige-water-7-stage-filtration-bottle.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/the-prestige-water-7-stage-filtration-bottle.html Protect your family's health and future with a high quality Water Cooler  from Prestige Water: A good water filter ( 7-stage filter system ) from Prestige Water is the best and maybe one of the most advantaged solution. You can feel safe about the water which you and your family drink. The Prestige Water filtration system is the most... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/about-prestige-water.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/about-prestige-water.html Water usage and comsumption, more particularly, water supply shortages in our urban areas are headlines across the nation. There’s pressure on all of us to better manage and improve this precious recource now that our supply stystems are facing stiff restrictions. Delivering an ‘improved’ tap-water product is high on the... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/how-much-water-should-i-drink-each-day-.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/how-much-water-should-i-drink-each-day-.html That ’s the burning question; How much water should you drink? The answer to that differs from person to person depending on your sex, health, weight and are you involved in physical activities/exercise. Prestige Water recommends “eight glasses of water per day” or at least 2 litres. As the average adult loses around 2.5... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/what-really-happened-with-our-tapwater-and-underground-water-.html http://www.prestigewater.com.au/articles/what-really-happened-with-our-tapwater-and-underground-water-.html According to research articles and news, most tap, well and service water around the world now is not safe to drink due to industrial and environmental pollution. We have reached a point that, all sources of our drinking water, including municipal water systems, wells, lakes, dams, rivers and even glaciers, contain some level of... Mon, 28 Nov -0001 10:00:00 +1000