S’wheat Water Bottle: Made from Wheat!

Plastic and metal water bottles have ruled the reusable scene for years, but now a new player has arrived: the S’Wheat (use code englandnaturally for £5 discount) made from real wheat.

The Slide Lock Lid ensures a secure leakproof seal, with an easy to use sliding mechanism, for quick access to your drink.

Sold in pretty colours, this bottle weighs just 270 yet is designed to last at least 10 years. To keep in top condition, hand wash in warm soapy water, rinse well and air-dry. Once the carabiner is removed, it’s dishwasher-safe.

Not for microwave, fridge or freezer. Avoid use with carbonated drinks.

How Much Water Should We Drink?

We need water to keep cool, remove waste, and help our joints, brains and eyes (fresh water is also found in raw product like watermelons and bananas). The average person needs around 1.2 litres of water a day (more for athletes, hot weather, some medical conditions and after vomiting/diarrhoea).

So how much is 1.2 litres? Around 6 x 200ml glasses. So drink 2 glasses when you wake up, another 2 before lunch and dinner, and in a couple of weeks you’ll be hydrated. The caveat is that your body loses water with tea, coffee, cola and alcohol.

So add an extra glass, for each one of those you drink. It’s easier to reduce caffeine and alcohol, so you are not guzzling water all day to compensate.

What Kind of Water Should Pets Drink?

Spring and filtered water are fine, you may find health and fur improves. But vets say that (unless medically given) to avoid distilled water (removes minerals and electrolytes). Never give fizzy water to pets, as it could cause bloat.

Don’t let pets drink from puddles. It may taste nice to them, but could contain remnants of bacteria, oil or antifreeze.