Tap water or filtered water? This is a debate that is a never-ending one. Although water in the United States is mostly free of certain microorganisms that can cause certain illnesses there's no real guarantee that it's 100% safe for you. Tap water is chlorinated before it gets to our taps to drink but who wants to drink water that tastes and smells like chlorine? Not to mention how all that chlorine and either added or unfiltered foods can contaminate or change the flavor of the foods that you cook. You might think that by if the tap water you use will become safer to drink as you cook with it but that's not always the case as you may not heat the water up long enough or hot enough to make a real and beneficial difference. So the next time you go to cook your favorite meal here are five tips to keep your favorite recipes healthy and tasting great without adding any 'bad ingredients' to your meal:
If your tap water is contaminated with anything that alters its taste, namely chlorine, you can …show more content…
Believe it or not these people are missing out on the best cup of coffee they've ever had! By switching up tap water for filtered water, you have the right minerals needed to brew the best cup of coffee you'll ever taste. Better yet, you'll save a ton of money drinking your own brew instead of Starbucks every day!
Have you tried baking and found that it's not your best attempt in the kitchen? Fear not! It's not you, it's the water you're using! Certain chemicals like calcium and magnesium and even chlorine-rich tap water will definitely affect the outcome of baked goods in the way that they change the way yeast acts. Another reason for using filtered water? Certain minerals can also change the gluten structure of yeast dough. Now you know why your dough is taking too long to rise! For better rising and tasting baked goods use filtered water from a PUR Faucet Mount
If your tap water is contaminated with anything that alters its taste, namely chlorine, you can …show more content…
Believe it or not these people are missing out on the best cup of coffee they've ever had! By switching up tap water for filtered water, you have the right minerals needed to brew the best cup of coffee you'll ever taste. Better yet, you'll save a ton of money drinking your own brew instead of Starbucks every day!
Have you tried baking and found that it's not your best attempt in the kitchen? Fear not! It's not you, it's the water you're using! Certain chemicals like calcium and magnesium and even chlorine-rich tap water will definitely affect the outcome of baked goods in the way that they change the way yeast acts. Another reason for using filtered water? Certain minerals can also change the gluten structure of yeast dough. Now you know why your dough is taking too long to rise! For better rising and tasting baked goods use filtered water from a PUR Faucet Mount