sorry recognize that Mexico has some bad reputations, including that related to water quality. In films and foreign television series, when the characters travel to Mexico City or other places abstain from drinking tap water while in travel programs to the recommendation is to always drink bottled water even for brushing teeth, otherwise it gives the impression that travelers would be doing if not suicidal act itself very irresponsible, but of course this is a tremendous exaggeration.
While most Mexicans, who do not have the fortune of living near a spring or water hole, get used to boil water, disinfect with a few drops of chlorine or other substances bactericides, filter through some of the many devices on the market or outright buying jugs of purified water for drinking, cooking when we use tap water from washing fruits, vegetables and meats to preparing stocks, soups and any dish that includes water among its ingredients.
The risk of contracting water-related disease not be neglected, so it is appropriate to take hygiene precautions for preparation, food consumption and conservation, but without falling into terror trying to instill, by example, vendors of water filters, who did not hesitate to point out that chlorine, minerals, bacteria and particles that come to water in its journey through the pipes or to remain stagnant in the bottles can result from infections to Alzheimer's, cancer and hypertension through due to the high salt content in bottled waters.
water for drinking and cooking should look, smell and taste good. From this assessment the population may be more or less quiet to think that in the town are met official standards for drinking water quality, ie one that is fit for human consumption, again, at least in appearance .
Comparing allowable limits of the different elements present in the water, according to Official Rules for drinking water quality in Mexico with European standards of quality drinking water see no difference, hopefully everywhere are met, so that water is a source of life and no risk of disease and unimaginable. However, hardly one can be confident when reading words such as aluminum, arsenic, mercury, lead or sodium, among others, as well, out of context and without the assurance of what the levels of these elements to maintain health, such instead prefer to ignore what lies behind the appearance of a transparent glass of water and meet the daily requirements of the vital fluid, without much thought to the matter. For now, it is desirable that the drinking water complies with the following, according to one of the Mexican standards:
The water supplied by the distribution system should not contain E. coli in any sample of 100 ml. Total coliform organisms should not be detectable in any sample of 100 ml in water supply systems of towns with a population of 50 000 inhabitants, these agencies should be absent in 95% of samples taken during any period of twelve months .
On the other hand, following the proposal to eliminate the sale of junk food in public schools of basic education, emphasized the recommendation that students, instead of taking soft drinks and other beverages high in sugar, drink natural water, whether leading from the house, purchased the bottles in cooperatives or quench the thirst in the troughs in the Ministry of Education has installed on the campuses.
to complete some reflections on the water for drinking and I know it seems important to note that the daily requirement of water and other beverages vary according to climate and activities by individuals, however, is handled as a standard measure six to eight glasses of plain water. To which is added the water contained in other foods such as soup, for example. In this connection it is worth mentioning that the model of the "plate of good food," food for guidance was drawn up the "pot of good drinking " :
Level 1. Potable water: the healthy beverage and preferred to meet daily fluid requirements. According to the above, it should consume at least eight glasses a day.
Level 2. Fat milk, skim milk and soy beverages without added sugar: provide calcium, vitamin D and high-quality protein. We recommend eating more than two glasses a day from these beverages. Should be preferred to milk and soy beverages with added sugar flavored and supplying more energy. It is also advised to supply the whole milk because it has higher fat intake to skim milk.
Level 3. Coffee and tea without sugar. Area and black coffee without sugar can take up to 4 cups (250 ml per cup). The area provides micronutrients such as fluoride, some amino acids and vitamins.
Level 4. Non-caloric beverages with artificial sweeteners: refers to diet soda, water with vitamins, energy drinks or "diet" with coffee or tea. It is recommended from 0 to 500 ml per day (zero to two glasses).
Level 5. Beverages with high caloric content and limited health benefits: it refers to fruit juices, whole milk, alcoholic drinks and sports drinks. It is recommended consumption of 0 to a half glass (125 ml) per day.
Level 6. Drinks with sugar and low in nutrients, referred to soft drinks and other beverages with added sugar like juices (though now you call them liquid foods), flavored waters and coffee sweetened with sugar. Not recommended for consumption and providing excessive calories and consumption has been associated with dental caries, overweight and obesity.
campaigns that are currently recommended that children drink three glasses of milk and the juices packaged specifically Jumex brand, being classified as "liquid food" are recommended by the Ministries of Education and Health. Al respect, each consumer must be informed and make the best decisions for health, pleasure to consume certain beverages and household economy.
Finally, in this jar, as is evident not include alcoholic beverages, some of which, like red wine, have a positive effect on heart health, but almost all provide a significant amount of kilocalories diet.
