DRINKING DONE DIFFERENTLY RIDING THE ALKALINE WATER WAVE
Ready to experience one of the hottest — and wettest — celebrity health trends hitting Hollywood and beyond? If you admire Jennifer Aniston’s radiant skin or Tom Brady’s lengthy football career, you may want to try alkaline water. Endorsed by the aforementioned actor and athlete and a growing list of other notables — including model Miranda Kerr and singer Beyoncé — alkaline water is produced through electrolysis to have a higher pH than standard bottled water. Many believe it possesses properties that can improve a person’s complexion, fight heart disease, and aid in cancer prevention, among many other benefits. SCIENCE-DRIVEN SIPS In addition to providing the apparent health benefits of traditional water, many say alkaline water offers drinkers a gateway to A-list health. Enthusiasts claim the product’s higher pH improves metabolism and energy levels, detoxifies the body, promotes glowing
your brand of choice, one gallon of premium alkaline water may cost more than $30 ! Because it is a human-made product and not something that simply flows from our taps, alkaline water requires processes including mineralization, filtration, ionization, and quality assurance before it reaches supermarket shelves. These expenses and the costs of good old-fashioned marketing have contributed significantly to the sticker shock frugal shoppers feel. HYDRATION AND HYPE So, is alkaline water worth it? While encouraging people to drink more water is never bad, the jury is still out on the ultimate benefits of this pricey libation. Although the Mayo Clinic acknowledges that some studies have shown a link between alkaline water and bone health, more extensive research is needed to prove all other claims, including cancer-fighting properties. As with any trendy health fad, receiving sound advice from your physician may spare your body and bank account from unnecessary habits.
skin, and reduces the likelihood of bone loss by neutralizing acid in the bloodstream and hydrating the body more efficiently. THE PRICE OF POURED HEALTH While alkaline water advocates are quick to praise the product, a higher pH comes with a higher price tag for consumers. Depending on
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Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup Inspired by EatingWell.com
Ingredients
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth 1 (15-oz) can (no salt added) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
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2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 1/2 tsp ground pepper 1/4 tsp plus 1/8 tsp salt 1 (9-oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
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1 (5-oz) package baby spinach 1 cup heavy cream
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directions
1. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onions and cook for about 5 minutes or until onions are softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. 2. Add broth, tomatoes, fresh basil, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and let simmer for about 5 minutes or until carrots are slightly tender. 3. Stir in tortellini. Cook until pasta is tender. Reduce heat to medium-low. 4. Add baby spinach and cream. Cook until spinach is wilted. Serve and garnish with additional basil if desired.
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