http://www.prestigewater.com.au/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:50:11 Prestige Water Articles http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12006 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12006 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, was how much water you needed in order to be a healthy human being. Why You Need to Drink... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12113 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12113 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 seen the amount of water being consumed more than double nationwide. When facing the facts about the amount... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12112 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12112 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. In an article entitled "Bottled Water vs Filtered Water" states that the... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12111 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12111 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 human needs to consume? The skinny on water: Water helps to maintain healthy body... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12064 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12064 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. Chlorine has been widely used as a primary disinfectant in drinking water for nearly a century. Its... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12063 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12063 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 the kitchen jug, active carbon filters and the 7-stage filtration from Prestige... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12051 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12051 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 percent water. Your brain is made almost entirely of water: seventy five percent of your brain is... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12050 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12050 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 "are you drinking enough water?" Water being good for us is pretty much taken... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12049 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12049 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 the earth's crust and hydrogen is the most common element of the universe, so... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12048 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12048 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 you on a number of levels and helping with weight loss is just one of them. There are a number of... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12047 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12047 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. 1. Seventy five percent of the planet Earth is covered in water 2. Ninety seven percent of the water on the... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12046 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12046 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 relatively clean and will not make you sick. It will probably surprise you then, all of the... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12045 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12045 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 Days." Celebrities like Beyonce Knowles have also helped the master cleanse become... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12044 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12044 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 like a miracle for people who have been struggling with their scales. The way the cold water... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12043 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12043 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 like a miracle for people who have been struggling with their scales. The way the cold water... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12042 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12042 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 healthy, but not many people know exactly how they will benefit from just water and not other beverages that... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12041 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=12041 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 and most of your body is water. You know that while you can survive for a few weeks without food,... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11169 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11169 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 flour 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoon drained capers, rinsed 2 teaspoons... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11051 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11051 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 vermouth, or dry white wine 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoon heavy cream 2... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11002 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=11002 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, minced 40 g diced tomatoes chickpeas, rinsed Freshly ground pepper, to taste 2... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10961 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10961 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 cup prepared salsa 2 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoon chopped fresh... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10914 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10914 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, toasted 1/4 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers 1/4 cup halved grape tomatoes, or cherry... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10852 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10852 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 lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 teaspoons... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10798 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=10798 "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 most important "nutrient" among nutrients. Entire population... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9962 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9962 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: e-mail http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9961 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9961 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 Water Tap •Hot Water Tap •Removable Drip Tray •On / Off Switches for both Chilled and Hot... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9960 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9960 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" Water Cooler Dimensions : Height: 135cm (including filter bottle) Width: 32cm Depth... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9958 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9958 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 Tap •Hot Water Tap plus safety button •20 Litre Fridge •Removable Drip Tray •On... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9664 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9664 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 backlash against the industry: The townspeople cheered after their... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9276 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9276 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 bacterial and fungal growth. Bacterial Concerns for All Water Bottles: The real culprits for the safety... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9158 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9158 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 used to the pH level of alkaline in nature. This helps our cells function more properly and gives the cells... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8961 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8961 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 we need water to help keep us looking young. The body will always give signs of when it needs water, you... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8959 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8959 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 properly, and to maintain our blood pressure. Along with the fluids, the body also needs electrolytes,... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8958 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8958 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 or sometimes even rainwater can lead to illnesses such as gastroenteritis and diarrhoea. The... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8957 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8957 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 to make up for losses from lungs, skin, urine and faeces. The amount we need depends on our... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8956 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8956 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 that you fill with water. Your feet would get pretty soggy wouldn't they? What it does mean is that... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8955 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8955 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 colour come from iron and magnesium in the water. Mrs Brown said yesterday the water was not always... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8695 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8695 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 but it’s a great way of being seen to support your hard working office staff. In some cases it can be a... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8555 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8555 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 thorough and cost effective way to putify tap water. This filtration system will pay for... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8554 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8554 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 better management agenda. One manufacturer, Prestige Water, is meeting that... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8498 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8498 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 litres of water every day, drinking 2 litres of water (minimum) is a good way to replenish... http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8497 http://www.prestigewater.com.au/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8497 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 contamination. Contaminants range from naturally-occuring minerals to man-made chemicals and...