WAFE Cup (a water bottle & coffee mug)
If you drink a little too much coffee (and too little water), these are a boon, as you can be inspired to fill up with water, after you’ve had your java!
WAFE Cup (also in red) can be washed and reused. Made from borosilicate glass (tough but not unbreakable – similar to Pyrex dishes).
We like Sanctuary Coffee (profits help animal sanctuaries!) NHS says that it’s best to avoid caffeine for pregnancy/nursing (or no more than 2 cups of weak tea daily – or 1 cup of mild coffee or cola). Also avoid caffeine for certain medical conditions.
The bottle has a 360 leakproof drinking experience, and can be operated with one hand. Just push to open and drink from any angle, then push the cap again, to lock the lid.
The bottle features double-wall insulation to keep drinks at the perfect temperature for up to 2 hours. It also has a comfortable heat-safe silicone grip, and fits into most car cup holders.
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.
