Did you know the average person in the U.K. uses over 150 plastic water bottles yearly? That’s nearly 3 billion litres of bottled water guzzled annually in the mistaken belief we’re doing our bodies a favour! But what if those tiny microplastics lurking within are actually doing the opposite?

Smaller than a sesame seed, these insidious fragments are infiltrating our oceans, food, and even bottled water. The latest research, published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, counted an alarming 240,000 plastic fragments per litre in popular brands. That’s 10 to 100 times higher than previous estimates, raising serious health concerns.

But wait, there’s more! Researchers also detected nanoplastics, even tinier particles that can bypass our digestive system and enter our bloodstream, potentially reaching organs and crossing the placenta.

While their long-term health effects are still under review, early research suggests links to reproductive issues and gastric problems.

So, what’s a health-conscious Brit to do? Ditch the plastic bottle; embrace the BIBO! This innovative water filtration system transforms your tap water into pure, delicious refreshment without the microplastic menace that is single use plastic!

Here’s why BIBO is the ultimate bottled water alternative:

• Multi-stage filtration: Avoid the potential risks of microplastics and enjoy clean, pure water. Say goodbye to chlorine, heavy metals, and other impurities that threaten your health. BIBO’s advanced filtration system removes the nasties while retaining essential minerals for optimal health.
• Unlimited chilled and sparkling water: Ditch the endless stream of single use plastic bottles cluttering your fridge. BIBO dispenses refreshing, chilled, or sparkling water on demand whenever you need it.
• Eco-friendly hero: Reduce your plastic footprint: BIBO is a sustainable solution that helps you stay hydrated without harming the planet.
• Cost-effective: Save money on expensive bottled water. BIBO is an investment in your health and wallet.

Clean up your hydration habits here now!

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Many people imagine a water dispenser to be either a filter jug which can be cumbersome and not very aesthetically pleasing, or, on the flip side a built-in dispenser in your fridge. Whilst the fridge option is a good choice for many, depending on where you live, you can have issues with hard water and will likely need to resort to a filter to prevent limescale buildup in the pipes of your fridge.

BIBO offers a different solution with a sleek water dispenser design, it sits on the countertop, filtering and dispensing cold, mains-supplied water at the touch of a button. This article will delve into the world of water dispenser design, functionality, and benefits, offering modern solutions for healthy and efficient living.

Exploring Water Dispenser Design and Functionality

The kitchen is the heart of the home and any new product that you purchase should fit your aesthetic completely without losing its practical usage. Water dispensers should adhere to these principles, marrying style and functionality. This is exactly the approach that BIBO takes when designing its innovative water dispensers. With products that are sleek and contemporary, there are 12 colours to choose from, so it will always suit your kitchen, making it a perfect fit for your home.

Small Water Dispenser: Compact Solutions for Modern Living

Apartment living and smaller, more compact housing are increasing in popularity. Modern living spaces are all about the optimisation of space and functionality. BIBO’s small water dispenser shines as an example of the efficiency of space. Clean and compact, BIBO replaces the need for a kettle, filter jug, and plastic bottles kept cold in the fridge, as cold and hot water are available at the touch of a button.

It is the compact and energy-efficient design that can give you the luxury of modern living, whilst being economical on space and energy consumption.

Understanding How Water Dispensers Work

Water dispensers don’t just look pretty, they have a lot of complex processes going on underneath the hood. Indeed, understanding how water dispensers work can ensure that your filter system continues to work well for years to come.

The Mechanics Behind Water Dispensers

BIBO systems are attached to the main water supply. Many people might imagine this would be a problem living in an area of hard water as this type of water often leads to limescale buildup in showers, kettles and pipes. But, BIBO machines have a nifty design that keeps the minerals that cause limescale in suspension, preventing the buildup in its hot water tank. BIBO does not like to add any unnecessary chemicals to your drinking water so we offer a hot tank cleaning kit to help keep it clean.

The precision in the mechanics of water dispensers, such as BIBO’s models improves the quality and taste of your water, leading to a healthier, body and a healthier home.

Water Technology in Dispensers: Innovation at Your Fingertips

Advanced water technology is at your fingertips with a filtration system that removes impurities and kills the bacteria that can be found in your standard tap water.

BiBO’s system has miniaturised the process that bottled water goes through and made it available for you in a sleek, compact design. In this small water dispenser, your tap water goes through a multi-stage filtration using a silver-infused carbon block filler to remove chlorine, nickel, lead and other harsh chemicals. It then gets treated with UV light to remove any bacteria.

BIBO’s water dispensers are a prime example, incorporating cutting-edge technology to provide users with a stress-free drinking experience.

Benefits of Water Dispensers: Convenience and Accessibility

The convenience of a water dispenser in your home, or even at your workplace is unparalleled. Furthermore, with BIBO you also have the option of hot 98°C water, ready for that perfect cup of tea or coffee.

Access to a cold, refreshing glass of water on demand, or a nice hot drink helps with productivity and overall well-being. Access to clean drinking water is highly important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Having a BIBO water dispenser addresses this fundamental need.

BIBO Is An Environmentally Conscious Choice

Choosing to buy a water dispenser is about opting to be more environmentally conscious – personal convenience is just an added bonus. Filter systems such as BIBO contribute to a healthier planet, promoting eco-friendly practices in the home.

Purchasing a water dispenser also reduces your plastic waste and your energy consumption, saving you money. A BIBO Classic model uses 25% less energy per day than a kettle does. Furthermore, the disposable cartridges and UV light filters are fully recyclable in the UK.

Your choice matters

Your choice to purchase a BIBO water dispenser does not need to be difficult. The filter systems sit on your countertop, attached to your mains water supply and are small, compact and sleek enough to fit any kitchen. Their functionality is fully customisable, allowing you to edit your settings so your perfectly sized glass of water or cup of tea is only a simple button press away.

Overall, choosing BIBO is the sustainable option, with recyclable filters as well as reducing your water, plastic, and energy waste. This is one of the most eco-friendly purchases you can make for your home or your workplace.

To find out more about BIBO click here and start your journey to making more sustainable choices for your future.

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BIBO Water can offer a sustainable water solution that not only enhances the quality of your standard tap water but also contributes to a greener world, helping you to make healthier choices for the planet.

This article will provide a comprehensive rundown of what is going on in the world of water sustainability and will show you how BIBO contributes to these evolving needs in responsible water management.

Exploring Sustainable Water Solutions and Innovations

There is an urgency for solutions which can help maintain safe and reliable water sources. As such, new innovations in water solutions and technology are being developed, with many focusing on water purification, conservation and equitable distribution.

However, developing new technologies can only take us so far. An overall mindset shift needs to occur in sustainable water practices as well as in promoting environmental responsibility.

Here at BIBO, we are driven to bring beautiful-tasting water into your homes and offices without affecting the environment. Indeed our water filtration system encourages the reduction of energy waste as well as the reduction of water and plastic usage.

Sustainable Water Solutions for Home and Beyond

One particular sustainable water practice that BIBO promotes is the use of eco-friendly water filters. This would be a big step towards creating change in the industry if all companies made steps towards reducing plastic through recyclable filters or the use of filters with eco-friendly materials.

Water filters in general already help reduce the need for plastic bottled water. BIBO’s filter cartridges and UV lamps go one step further, being fully recyclable with no fuss, just pop them straight into your home recycling bins.

Using a Bibo water filtration system also reduces your water consumption. Attached to the mains water supply you can simply press a button and chilled water will fill up a nice refreshing glass, or with another button you have hot water ready for your tea or coffee. This will minimise water waste and keep energy consumption down.

Sustainable practices should also expand beyond the home with community-driven initiatives and workplace water responsibility. BIBO’s countertop filtration systems can be purchased for the workplace as well, contributing to more sustainable and eco-friendly practices on a larger scale.

Eco-Friendly Advancements in Water Innovation

The use of water is very much linked with humanity’s development, evolving alongside us. It has grown from being a simple source for quenching our thirst to becoming an all-important resource in food production and transport. As our knowledge has grown, so too has our demand for water resources become more complex and varied.

The Evolution of Water Innovation

New technologies such as advanced water filtration, purification, and water-saving technologies have pushed new methodologies to the forefront of how we treat and think about water.

BIBO is at the vanguard of this technological development, combining its silver-infused carbon block filtration and UV Lamp purification with sustainable practices, fully committed to environmental responsibilities.

Embracing Eco-Friendly Water Filters

Choosing which water filter suits you best can be difficult, but once you have made your decision, your choice can be an empowering one. But whichever one you choose, you know that you are contributing to a better planet.

It is important to take into consideration all factors, such as energy efficiency, where the materials for the filter come from, and how well the filtration works. All these factors can impact the quality and taste of your filtered water as well as the reduction of plastic waste and the use of harmful materials. This is what makes BIBO a great option as the multi-level filtration system with fully recyclable cartridges and UV lamps places it at the top of the industry in environmental impact.

Exploring Environmentally Conscious Water Practices

Whether you are a tea or a coffee person, waking up in the morning with a hot drink can set you up for the rest of the day. Boiling water, whilst a common practice, does use large amounts of energy to bring your cold water to just under 100°C. But should you be doing this?

The Greenest Way to Boil Water

There are greener alternatives to simply boiling a traditional kettle, or even using the hob to heat your water. You can find energy-efficient kettles or you can use a countertop hot water system. But, embracing eco-friendly ways to heat water is of paramount importance, leading to a healthier planet, and a healthier bank balance.

BIBO has the dual ability to give each household both chilled water and hot water heated to around 98°C, perfect for a nice cup of tea. Throughout a day of use, the BIBO Classic uses 25% less energy than a typical day’s use of a kettle.

You can contribute to greener practices by using a BIBO water filtration system. It filters out chlorine, microplastics, herbicides, insecticides and micro-organisms. Furthermore, if you have the BIBO Classic, a powerful UV filter kills off any remaining bacteria, leaving your water clean and pure.

All these benefits are combined in an easy-to-use digital interface. Plus, the BIBO Classic comes in a sleek design with 12 different colours to choose from.

Future Trends and the Road Ahead

In general, everyone has a significant role to play in managing their own water consumption, but it is big corporations that need to embrace change the most.

BIBO stands by its commitment to promoting and practising sustainable water usage. And you can too. By encouraging the implementation of recyclable filters as well as decreasing the level of energy consumption, your home or your workplace could become a beacon for change.

To learn more about BIBO and how you can affect change, check out this page.

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Nursery rhymes aside, did you know, children are particularly at risk of becoming dehydrated? Because their bodies are less effective at perspiring and produce more heat during physical activity – which they tend to do more than adults – dehydration can strike more quickly.

Drinking water is the healthiest way to keep hydration levels topped up, as outlined by the NHS. “Water is a healthy and cheap choice for quenching your thirst at any time. It has no calories and contains no sugars that can damage teeth.”

But getting kids to drink water can be a chore. The NHS Change4Life  has some fun ideas, including these child-friendly hacks:

• Download a water tracker app. Most kids love technology, and keeping a record of how much water they drink is guilt-free screen time!
• Dig out the markers and get decorating! Encourage your child to personalise their reusable water bottle so they feel proud to use it. Make sure you keep it topped up and accessible while out and about.
• Add a splash of flavour and colour with fruit such as frozen berries or chopped apples.

Using a BIBO can also help your whole family stay hydrated. The BIBO Classic makes water and squash taste better thanks to its ultra-sophisticated, multi-stage carbon filtration and UV Lamp purification method. Many customers tell us their kids drink more water now they have the BIBO because it just tastes so good!

“The water is noticeably clearer than my previous filter tap, and the whole family is making full use of it,”  commented Leigh in her recent review.

And don’t worry, BIBO only filters out contaminants, leaving all the good stuff behind. So your family still benefits from all the naturally dissolved calcium, magnesium and potassium picked up by water as it passes through the ground.

With its ability to deliver seven litres of chilled water per hour, BIBO is great for playdates. No more hot thirsty kids! Plus, the instant hot water function is perfect for offering parents a quick cuppa at pick up too.

Investing in a BIBO also helps you set an excellent example for your children. Greenpeace recently stated that the UK uses around 35 million plastic bottles every day.  One of the best steps you can take to reduce your plastic waste is to stop buying disposable plastic bottles. With BIBO, you need never buy a plastic bottle of water again – trust us, your children will thank you for it!

The BIBO Classic protects little hands from harm: the child lock can only dispense the hot water once a separate ‘unlock’ button has been pressed and held down for 3 seconds. However, older kids can enjoy serving themselves without safety concerns, as noted by Mark in his recent review.

“The unit is very good, instant hot water, cold filtered water and a setting that allows my son to make his own hot chocolate without me worrying that he will burn himself.”

For an extra treat, why not get a BIBO Fizz? This sleek, cable-free countertop accessory to your BIBO Classic lets you make healthy sparkling drinks in seconds. Weaning your kids off sweet shop-bought fizzy drinks couldn’t be easier. Have fun exploring healthier homemade alternatives: they can even create their own flavour combinations!

Whether you want to purchase your BIBO in full, rent it or even spread the cost, we have a range of buying solutions to accommodate your needs. Because, just like Jack and Jill, we believe staying hydrated should be child play.

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With a whole host of benefits from impurity removal to improved taste and being better for the environment, a home water filter is the way forward. At BIBO, we take this one step further. Not only do we filter your water to perfection, but your machine dispenses instant hot and cold water at the touch of a button too. Say goodbye to slow kettles and nasty plastic bottles – you’ve found your one-stop-shop water solution.

Why is BIBO the best water filter system for the home?

Removes impurities 

Did someone say tasty, fresh and toxin-free? With multi-stage filtration including a silver impregnated carbon block and sophisticated UV filtration, the BIBO removes the bad stuff from your water but keeps the natural essential minerals that are good for you.

Did you know that tap water uses chlorine to get rid of germs from your supply? While good for decontamination, chlorine can prove harmful to our health as it presents an increased risk of cancer and other health issues. Filtering your water removes both the chlorine and its health adversities, leaving you with crystal clear water. Tidy.

Countless health benefits

From turbocharging your metabolism, boosting your energy levels, improving your skin and increasing oxygen flow around your body, the benefits of having a water filter system at home are huge! Plus, water dispensers such as the BIBO help to promote good habits with users drinking and enjoying much more water and kickstarting a healthier lifestyle. Whether it’s a chilled glass of cold water after a hard workout or a hot cup of tea to snuggle in for a winter movie, the BIBO always delivers great-tasting filtered water in a matter of seconds.

Filtered water also improves healthy mineral content which in turn improves and promotes healthy digestion. When you are properly hydrated, your body can transport and process these nutrients and minerals more easily giving your body the nutrition it deserves. 

Hydration does wonders for the immune system and overall health – period. Don’t believe us? Read more about the benefits of drinking filtered water.

Better for the environment

Many people turn to filtered bottled water in an effort to upgrade from tap water without realising the harm this imposes on the world around us. When you filter your water, you are able to get it straight from the source. Investing in a reusable water bottle can save you money in the long run as it cuts out the need for disposable bottles, and therefore saves the environment from the negative impact of another plastic bottle being thrown away and ending up in landfill.

Instant hot, cold and filtered water

A BIBO water filter provides instant hot & cold water instantly. Plus, with adjustable temperature settings, you can whip up the perfect brew in seconds. Like your coffee piping hot? BIBO dispenses water up to a scorching 98˚C. Love ice-cold water in the morning? Treat yourself to a super chilled glass of H20 at a temperature as low as 4˚C.

It’s delicious 

Let’s be honest, we all know tap water doesn’t taste great. We need water to live, so we may as well enjoy it! Home water filtration ensures every glass of water is downright delicious; fresher and purer, the filters in the water machine remove the chlorine and bacteria that can make tap water taste flat, tasteless, metallic, or even chemical. From cooking to hot brews, you’ll be surprised how much filtered water can elevate the taste of your meals and drinks.

Easy installation

Our professional and chirpy installation team is dedicated to getting your BIBO set up with as little disruption to your day as possible. We’ll help you to set up your BIBO energy and sleep timers for when your asleep or out of the house, cup size settings and desired temperatures as part of the installation process. Our friendly technicians will give you a comprehensive demo of your new water filter and functions, so you’ll be well on your way to a home hydration station in no time at all.

Flexible payment options

Whether you want to purchase your BIBO in full, rent it or even spread the cost, we have a range of buying solutions to accommodate your needs. Plus, your BIBO comes with a standard two-year warranty with the option to extend it for a further two years if needed. Contact our helpful team to discuss your options.

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As you can tell, we’re a big fan of the old cup o’ Joe, and this got us to thinking – how do you brew the perfect cup of coffee at home? From scouring scientific research papers to quizzing our Mums, we’ve poured over all the best caffeine know-how in the biz to help you serve barista-level coffee, every time. 

But first, what type of coffee should you buy?

On your way to becoming a caffeine connoisseur, you’re going to have to do a lot of tasting. Yes, you may kiss a few frogs on the way, but it’s important to realise that good coffee is like fine wine – the flavour combinations, strengths and blends are endless, and your perfect match is out there waiting to be sipped! 

In your research phase, we would definitely recommend the following:

• Chat to your local barista about flavours you enjoy and how strong you like your brew to get some recommendations.

• Order in some samples from across the world: flavour and strength profiles can vary greatly from Brazil to Kenya and Indonesia, so you need to do the test taste to see which region best floats your boat.

• Read some reviews! Coffeely is a brilliant community app where caffeine lovers can discover, rate and share coffee recipes. Simply scan the label of a coffee you’re interested in and the app will identify the brand in seconds, providing you with everything you need to know from country of origin to roast level and customer reviews and ratings!

Should you buy coffee beans or ground coffee?

If you’re super committed to your new life as a coffee crusader, you’ll already have (or have your eye on) a coffee grinder. In that case, coffee beans are the best option for you every time. Coffee beans stay fresh for longer, and as whole beans are ground just before brewing, the taste packs a lot more punch and complexity.

However, if you are sans grinder, ground alternatives should by no means be sniffed at. Ground coffee is very popular as it’s extremely accessible, packed tightly to preserve flavour and saves you time as you skip the grinding process.

How to make the perfect cup of coffee

Coffee-making equipment

As the old saying goes, it’s essential to have the right tools for the job. If you’re serious about brewing the perfect cup of coffee, we’d recommend investing in a high-quality cafetière, V60 drip system or AeroPress for the best results.

Also, make sure your equipment is thoroughly cleaned after each use. Swill with hot water and dry completely with a paper towel or other absorbent material. Make sure there’s no coffee left behind as this can lead to future brews tasting horribly bitter.

Filtered water

Since the majority of your coffee is technically water, quality H2O is non-negotiable. Using filtered water is a sure-fire way to up your coffee game. As well as providing endless benefits from digestion to skin hydration, filtered water makes your brew infinitely tastier. In fact, this is one of the main things we hear from our customers – they cannot believe how much BIBO’s filtered water elevates their beverages. Effective filtration removes impurities from your coffee and, as an added bonus, will avoid any detrimental damage to your coffee-making equipment. 

Coffee to water ratio

But before we get ahead of ourselves, we need to have a good think about the ratio of coffee to water. As a rule of thumb, experts recommend a ratio of 60g of coffee per litre of water as a solid benchmark – or in layman’s terms, about 2 tablespoons of coffee for every 180ml of filtered water.

Temperature

Once you’ve conquered filtration and ratio, temperature should be your next priority. Some like it hot, but too hot (or even too cold), and the ‘extraction’ process will destroy your dreams of achieving the perfect cup of Joe. Extraction refers to the process of coffee dissolving in water and this all centres on getting the temperature right; too cold and your coffee might lack that desired punch but too hot and bitterness will take over. 

There are a lot of guides out there pitching the perfect temperature, but the US National Coffee Association recommends a water temperature between 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal extraction – that’s 90 to 96 degrees Celsius for us Brits.

Here’s where your trusty BIBO machine takes centre stage as it can deliver instant hot water at your ideal temperature with the simple touch of a button, up to a scorching 98 degrees Celsius. Put that thermometer away!

Timing

Yes, we get it, you’re excited to taste your results, but don’t jump the gun and let your good work go to waste. As your Nan always said, good things come to those who wait! 

Add your coffee to your equipment of choice, pour in your water and give it just enough of a stir that everything is combined. In a drip system such as the V60, the brewing time should be just under 5 minutes, no more than 4 minutes in a cafetière and only 2.5 minutes in an AeroPress. 

If you’re not happy with the taste of the final product, you’re most likely over-extracting (brewing for too long) or under-extracting (not brewing for long enough) so make sure to do a few time and taste tests to determine the ideal timing for your perfect cup of coffee.

Enjoy your coffee!

Congratulations, you cracked the caffeine enigma! Sip your success, take in the aromas and let the flavours tickle your taste buds. We’d recommend enjoying your coffee black at first to get the full impact of your labours, but if you know what you like, feel free to add milk or other additions to make the perfect cup of coffee for you.

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If you’ve found yourself reading this blog, however, you’re in the market for drinking water apps and we’ve got some good news – there are loads! To save you stumbling down an app store rabbit hole, we’ve put together a go-to list of our favourite hydration apps. These clever creations are the best in the business at getting you to drink more water, so get downloading!

Best apps for drinking water

Plant Nanny

We love Plant Nanny because it takes hydration reminders to a new level. If you’re someone who snoozes the alarm or brushes aside notifications like no tomorrow, then this is the app for you. Plant Nanny is built around a cute little plant that has to be watered at certain points during the day – reminding you at the same time to hydrate along with your pretty plant friend. Everyone’s a winner!  

WaterMinder

If you’re into your stats, WaterMinder could be the tech-focused water-drinking motivator you never knew you needed! This hydration-championing app can be tailored to your personal needs, taking into account your weight or goals to calculate the right amount of drinking water for you. WaterMinder is also really simple to use, can be easily used to track your hydration history, and offers achievement badges as motivation. Five gold stars to you!

Aqualert

For those who like a challenge in their day to day, Aqualert could be the best app for drinking water for you. Designed to give you simple and accessible information, Aqualert really helps to break down your daily water intake goals and understand what your body needs. Aqualert also lets you run hydration contests with your colleagues so, if you like a bit of competition, get your fellow employees to join you in developing better water drinking habits! 

Aloe Bud

Aloe Bud isn’t just a daily water tracker – it’s a self-care app designed to bring a bit more zen to your quest for hydration. Notifications are used as gentle reminders to keep us on top of our mental wellbeing and physical hydration and are programmed to suit your schedule. Aloe Bud can help if you need someone in your corner to help make time to breathe, move, drink more water or even just take a break. In Aloe Bud’s own words: “You’ve got to nourish to flourish.”

Daily Water – Drink Reminder

The Daily Water app does exactly what it says on the tin. With a neat visual of glasses filling up, Daily Water is an easy way to ensure you are reminded to keep drinking water every day. Simple to use, this app is perfect for anyone who just needs a low maintenance, little helping hand towards better hydration. 

Whether you need a gentle nudge or a high level of motivation to get you drinking more water, there’s a hydration app out there for you. Remember: our bodies are made up of 60% water and if you know you’re not getting enough of the good stuff, then one of our favourite apps could be what you need to top up and stay hydrated. 

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We get it, it’s hard to know how best to get your fill. We dove into the facts to bust the most widely circulated hydration myths and get you on track to a healthy, happy and perfectly sated lifestyle.

Myth: Everyone needs to drink eight glasses of water a day

Whilst this is the figure recommended by the NHS for people in the UK, it’s important to note this is an average estimation. How much water your body needs is a highly personal affair and depends on a wide range of variable factors from body weight and age to activity level, environmental temperature and health conditions. If you’re unsure how much water you should be drinking, sticking to the recommended eight glasses is a good place to start but let your body be your guide. Still thirsty? Drink some more. Running to the toilet every two minutes? Drink a little less.

Myth: The only way to hydrate is by drinking water

No, no my friend! This is one of the biggest hydration myths going. It’s true that water is a guaranteed source of hydration, but our bodies also gets a fantastic watering from the food we eat as well as other types of beverages. In fact, research shows that around 80% of the water we consume comes from drinking water and other liquids – such as milk, juices and caffeinated drinks – and the other 20% comes from our food consumption. Fruits and vegetables in particular carry a very high percentage of water content. Cucumber and lettuce, for example, have an astronomical 96% water content, whilst tomatoes carry a huge 94%. Remember when your GP told you to eat your 5 a day? It makes a little more sense now.

Myth: Coffee makes you dehydrated

How many times has someone told you that your love affair with caffeine is terrible for your hydration levels? But this isn’t strictly true – it’s all about balance. It’s true that caffeine acts a diuretic, causing your kidneys to flush extra sodium and water from the body through urine, but experts have suggested this doesn’t necessarily lead to dehydration. When you drink coffee – or a cup of tea for that matter – you’re also taking in a large fluid dose of water and hydrating yourself. It’s just important to realise that drinking coffee shouldn’t be your only source of hydration. Mix up your cup of joe routine with regular glasses of water or juices to give your body some varied balance and reap the rewards.

Myth: You can never drink too much water

This is the deadliest of hydration myths – be warned! You can absolutely drink too much water. In fact, Runner’s World recently interviewed Professor Doug Kasa who specialises in kinesiology at the University of Connecticut who explained that consuming too much water can cause a condition known as ‘symptomatic hyponatremia’, where sodium levels in the blood can drop to extremely low and dangerous levels.

This means that overhydration is especially dangerous for those with certain medical conditions. For the average Joe, the kidneys are able to absorb the water our bodies need whilst getting rid of the excess through urination. But for those with kidney, liver, or even heart problems, this may not be the case. Low sodium levels caused by drinking an extremely high level of water can lead to mild symptoms such as a lack of concentration and having little energy, but in severe cases where overhydration happens rapidly, it can cause severe confusion or even seizures.

Myth: Clear pee is the only way to tell if you’re properly hydrated

We were certainly told this growing up, but this hydration myth isn’t strictly true. Rather than a crystal clear stream, experts say we should be aiming for urine which resembles a pale yellow colour similar to lemonade. Clear pee simply means our bladder is completely full and that whatever we are imbibing is simply coming straight back out. The only time you need to be paying attention to your urine is when the colour is anything darker than a honey yellow (this can often pong quite a bit too). If you haven’t realised already, our bodies are pretty clever, and a dark coloured pee is your bladder letting you know that you’re dehydrated and it’s time to drink up!

Have a question about how BIBO can help you hydrate effectively?

If you want to know more about how BIBO can help you to achieve the perfect level of hydration every day, get in touch with our expert team today. Our friendly advisers are happy to fend off any other hydration myths you may have and will walk you through exactly how our BIBO products can directly benefit your health and lifestyle.

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Hydrate before you go

It’s always tempting to get out the front door and hit your stride before you have a chance to convince yourself to swap that morning jog for a nice cuppa on the sofa – but ensuring your fluid levels are suitably topped up is an absolute must before you set off! That’s where your trusty BIBO Classic comes to the rescue, providing you with instant filtered water at the perfect temperature, set by you. Whether you are pounding the pavement early doors or heading out for a late-night power walk, regularly drinking water will make sure your body is hydrated, primed and ready for exercise.

On the run

It might be that when you’re aiming for your PB on a quick weekend run, carrying a water bottle isn’t the most practical – in fact, it can be quite the annoying and cumbersome affair. However, there are plenty of ergonomically shaped water bottles perfectly designed as a running accessory to make your hydration easy and effortless when you’re on the go. Look out for bottles designed with handles that are easily gripped so they can work in harmonious tandem with your natural running arm motion. You can also consider using two small water bottles, so both of your arms are working equally (who needs dumbbells?) or stick to one and regularly rotate (great if you need a distraction on a difficult hill)! Either way, handheld bottles are amazing at fulfilling your hydration needs on those shorter length runs.

If holding a bottle isn’t for you, there are other accessories that make it easy to carry water on a run. If you are heading out on a longer route, then perhaps a running belt is your perfect match. Sitting securely on the waist, a running belt can help store essentials and provide compartments for water bottles with more capacity, helping you hydrate for longer. Running belts can come in all shapes and sizes, and are great for those who like to focus on the run at hand, topping up on fluids when it suits them. Belts can also give you handy storage space for keys, gel packs, or your phone.

For those not convinced by the belt, a running vest could be just the ticket. Working more like a slim-line backpack, running vests can contain thin water packs that sit close to your body with an easily accessible straw or could provide sturdier holsters for water bottles. The real benefit of a running vest is all in the support they provide – if you’re a dedicated long-distance runner, a vest can tend to your hydration needs and distribute weight more effectively across your body than a belt or a handheld bottle.

Remember that there’s no problem mixing and matching between vests, belts, and bottles. Although you could end up looking like the water-wielding terminator if you wore all of them at the same time, your choice of equipment all depends on you, your running style, and the run itself. Take your time, read the reviews, and test them out but know there is a solution out there for everyone!

Rehydrate at home

The final piece of the puzzle is not forgetting to hydrate once you cross the finish line! Dehydration can lead to headaches and muscle cramping, so getting some water on board post-run is vital. Hit the kitchen, and enjoy some fresh, cold, filtered water at the touch of a button with your BIBO Classic, sit back and revel in those endorphins!

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