Is Fiji Water Bad For You?
Short answer
Fiji Water is not bad for you. It is processed and purified one hundred percent naturally. In the bottled water industry, Fiji is the crème de la crème.
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Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
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Category 'A'
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Side effects are rare. Things rated an 'A+' are typically necessary for survival (for example, water).
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Harmful qualities may be associated, but aren't usually serious.
It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. So, although something may be rated an 'A+', overconsumption/overdoing can bring unwanted effects.
Category 'B'
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
More beneficial to your health than not. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked.
The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Serious side effects are usually uncommon, but are still possible and should be taken note of.
Category 'C'
Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. Things rated a 'C+' are typically a bit more on the beneficial side. Still, moderation is important.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. When it comes to this category, it is important to keep this word in mind: moderation.
Category 'D'
Harmful to your health. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Moderation is very important.
Harmful to your health. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. Moderation is extremely important.
Harmful to your health. Very few, if any, benefits are present. Things in this category should be avoided as much as possible.
Category 'D' is typically for things that are more harmful than beneficial. While consuming/doing something unhealthy once in a blue moon shouldn't hurt, we definitely recommend eliminating 'D' items as a regular part of your routine/diet.
Category 'F'
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
Category 'N'
'N' stands for neutral. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions.
Long answer
Fiji water comes from a remote Pacific island considered one of the last virgin ecosystems left in the world. This designer brand is drawn from a single source in the Yaqara Valley on the Fiji Island known as Viti Levu.
Fiji water is advertised as artesian water. Artesian water refers to water that is sourced from an aquifer, an underground chamber that was formed naturally by layers of volcanic rock. The chamber is sealed with layers of protective rock, which keeps contaminating particles out, and pressurizes the chamber. To access the water, it is necessary to drill through the rock, creating a borehole or a well.
The purity of Fiji water is due to the natural process it follows on the way to the aquifer. On the tropical island’s rain forest, tropical rain falls and is filtered through layers of volcanic rock where it gathers minerals and electrolytes in their natural form. This is what contributes to the clean taste of Fiji water. The water finds its way to a natural artesian aquifer so far below the surface of the earth it is sealed off from external elements by many layers of rock. The water is forced to the surface by natural pressure. According to the Fiji water website, the water is bottled right there at the source and never touched by humans. No additional filtrations processes are required. Naturally occurring Fiji water has a pH of 7.5, making it fall into the alkaline range.
Fiji water contains the naturally occurring minerals, silica, magnesium, and calcium. This all-natural water conforms to all standard FDA requirements for purity and water quality. It is bottled in a BPA-free, high-grade PET #1 plastic. The bottles are recyclable. Fiji water is the most popular imported bottled water in the US, and can be found in 60 other countries. Do not hesitate to indulge is a bottle of this designer water. It is likely the healthiest bottle of water you can consume.
Benefits
- naturally occurring electrolytes
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good for hydration
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bpa-free (no chemical exposure)
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Icelandic Glacial Water
- Naturally alkaline
- Spring water
- Low mineral content
- pH level of 8.4
- Eco-friendly packaging
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Written by DeeAnne Oldham
Published on: 03-06-2016
Last updated: 12-01-2023
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Written by DeeAnne Oldham
Published on: 03-06-2016
Last updated: 12-01-2023
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