Low Sodium

We regularly hear and read warnings about overdosing on common salt (sodium) in diets. People who are sensitive to salt can actually develop a high blood pressure if it is consumed too much. Table salt is a sodium chloride chemical compound. Natural mineral waters usually contain sodium in the form of sodium bicarbonate and only very small amounts of sodium chloride. Therefore, they are usually harmless. We have collected mineral waters with a particularly low sodium content (less than 20 mg/l). According to the legislator, such mineral waters may be labeled "Suitable for use in reduced-sodium diets".

Low TDS

The total amount of dissolved solids (TDS) or mineralization is the total amount of all the substances dissolved in water, through the soil layers. TDS content in water is measured in milligrams per liter (mg/l). In different countries the gradation of TDS varies slightly from very mild to moderate levels of

• Ultralight 1 - 50 mg/l,
• mild 50 - 500 mg/l,
• medium 500 - 1000 mg/l,
• high 1000 - 1500 mg/l
• up to very high 1500 - 3000 mg/l,
• and even super-high 3000 - 20000 mg/l mineralisation.

TDS is a major factor affecting the taste of the water - the higher the TDS, the greater the taste differences. The total mineralization of water (TDS) is another indicator of dry residue. The dry residue parameter of water at 180° or 260°C may be up to 30% lower than the TDS figure. This means that the total amount of substances dissolved in water can be even twice as high!

To drink with Coffee

Any Coffee should be served with water, it has many different reasons, but one of the most important is to supplement your body with water that we lose after drinking Coffee. But which water would be the most effective to have with Coffee? As the Coffee is quite acidic (approx pH 3-4) to keep the Acid/Base balance in the body it would be recommended to drink highly alkaline waters with pH higher than 8,5. Here you can find waters that are perfect for coffee lovers, waters with higher pH than regular waters. As the coffee has a pH approx 3-4 its good to drink water with each cup of coffee, but the most effective will be if you choose waters with pH above 8,5.

Gastronomy

These mineral waters are good food and wine companion. If you want to enjoy clean mineral water at a meal, we recommend choosing averagely mineralized, less carbonated or completely non-carbonated water. Balanced mineral waters are especially good, not too salty and not too bare. Also, mineral waters with a balanced mineral composition, in which no ingredient is predominant, will best suit wine.

Mineral waters with total mineralization from 500 to 1500 mg/l are generally well-matched with acidic white wines. In particular, high-end restaurants, for example, between dishes, tend to offer the client small aerated mineral water shots, which refresh the taste buds very well and easily activate the stomach. Although nutritionists do not advise drinking a lot of water during a meal, it will not prevent an expert from enjoying good water.

Red Wine partner

Water can be an ideal companion to accentuate different flavors! By choosing the right water for wine, you will surely be surprised at how well the water mineral composition can open up and accentuate the nuances of the taste of wine. You can experiment with the mixing of different waters with wine. For example, choosing four different waters for one specific wine. Take one water after another, drinking a little bit of wine in between. With each sip of another water type, the wine will change its flavors, possibly even drastically. In this category, there are waters that best fit together with wine and help highlight the special taste of the wine.

Detox

This section can have very different waters with very different compositions. However, their overall function is very good for the body's cleansing and detoxification. Mostly they are lightly mineralized waters that are easy and pleasant to drink in larger amounts and which contain minerals that have a beneficial effect on the purification of the body.

Weight Control

More and more people are struggling with diseases of modern civilization. An unbalanced diet is one of the most important factors. Too much fat, too much protein, and too little fiber. Our body is designed to preserve the surplus, so it also stores unused substances. The consequences are often obesity, vascular problems, malaise, and depression. Fasting can help cleanse the body and soul. These procedures have a common element - drink a large amount (about 3 liters) of good mineral water on a daily basis. Neutral, non-carbonated mineral water with low mineral content helps to achieve a better result. Therefore, we recommend mineral waters with a total mineralization of less than 500 mg/l and no mineral should be more than 150 mg/l.

Low Sodium

We regularly hear and read warnings about overdosing on common salt (sodium) in diets. People who are sensitive to salt can actually develop a high blood pressure if it is consumed too much. Table salt is a sodium chloride chemical compound. Natural mineral waters usually contain sodium in the form of sodium bicarbonate and only very small amounts of sodium chloride. Therefore, they are usually harmless. We have collected mineral waters with a particularly low sodium content (less than 20 mg/l). According to the legislator, such mineral waters may be labeled "Suitable for use in reduced-sodium diets".

Everyday water

(Low or medium TDS)

This section includes waters that are positioned as mild to moderate mineralization waters for adults everyday use. This water category is not very different from the family water category. The only and the main difference from the family waters is that the family waters category contains waters with a less specific composition and can be used without restriction by people of almost any age. Although, if you are looking specifically for baby waters, for example, we recommend that you look at the baby waters section, as they differ by many criteria. 

Family Water

(Low or medium  TDS)

Drinking is important - for all generations. Dehydration can have serious consequences. Already with a loss of 2% of the total body fluid, it comes to mental and physical performance losses, e.g. of concentration and reactivity. To compensate the daily fluid loss an adult should drink between 1.5 and 2.5 liters of fluid daily (33ml/kg).

But that can be much more depending on the life situation. The right drinks can help us with the challenges in work, school, sports, and leisure. Natural mineral water (natural waters are the best) is the ideal thirst quencher for the whole family. In addition, it supplies us with valuable minerals and trace elements. The mineralization of the waters from this category is in the low to medium range and is suitable for all those who do not make any special demands on the mineral content.

The allocation of mineral waters is our recommendation for your individual needs. As part of healthy and varied nutrition, you should take at least 1.5 to 2 liters of fluid per day.

Baby Water

(Low- Na, SO4, NO3, NO2, F, As, U, Mn, Radium)

"Suitable for use in infant formula" - for the water with this statement, strict requirements must be met: not more than 20 mg/l of sodium, 10 mg/l of nitrate, 0.02 mg/l nitrite, 240 mg/l of sulfate, 0.7 mg/l of fluoride. There are high demands for microbial numbers, critical substances such as arsenic, nitrates, nitrites, uranium, radium-226 (*) and 228 (*). Mineral water for the preparation of baby formula: In the first months of life, babies must fight with the adjustment of the digestive system. A typical symptom is painful bloating. Appropriate mineral water can help your baby in this difficult phase, soothing and improving digestion.

Our recommendation for young families: use only mild mineral water for both drinking and preparing baby formula. Mineral water is mild if it contains a few minerals such as calcium and sodium. Babies cannot tolerate more harmful substances such as nitrate and nitrite concentrations, and they need considerably less of certain minerals.

All PickAqua recommended minerals for the preparation of baby and infant foods have a neutral taste, a low sodium content and are in line with the strictest rules that the legislator has specifically created for baby mineral waters. Therefore, the mineral water labeled with the appropriate statement is very suitable for babies.

Kidneys

Urinary problems are very uncomfortable and are often associated with pain. If you have a urinary tract infection, you should drink plenty of liquid in almost all cases. It is better to drink medicinal mineral water because its effect is scientifically proven. Medicinal mineral waters increase urine flow, rinsing the urinary tract. The urine pH value can be improved by various components of the water. Depending on the type of urinary tract problem, attention should be paid to the composition and amount of minerals. Ask your doctor which ingredients you need to pay more attention to. To help you quickly find the best water for your needs, we have developed a list of medicinal waters that specialists would recommend for urinary tract problems.