Summer, a time of mineral waters that we often buy both in half-liter bottles when we are on the street and in stocks to drink at home.

Personally I don’t like mineral water, I prefer the so-called mayor’s water with the tap purifier.
My favorite bottled is the Mangiatorella .

On the contrary, there are those who only consume mineral water , but they go for taste.

And he does not inquire about the characteristics of the water itself, which can be read on the labels.

For example, the mineral content of the water we buy is very important.

In fact, the salts make the difference in the type of water, which can be minimally mineralized, low-mineralized or mineral. 

With sweat, it is not so much the liquids that are lost that are a problem, but the mineral salts that we disperse.

For example, if we do not replenish these salts, for example with good water, there is a risk of weakening also at the metabolic level .

Advice for those who drink “the mayor’s water”.

If, like me, you drink tap water, the use of whole salt, plenty of vegetables and fruit to eat during the day, skimmed milk and tubers, allow you to integrate the amount of mineral salts.

On the other hand , for those who rely on mineral waters, I recommend reading the label.

And above all learn from the advice of prof. Pier Luigi Rossi.
Dr. Rossi is a dietician and nutritionist, as well as the inventor of the molecular method to lose weight and live in health ( here his book Di lui).

Here is what prof. Rossi on his facebook page of him, in which he dispenses useful tips for living well and in health.
Here I will summarize it by indicating the main mineral waters.

MINERAL WATERS: WHICH TO CHOOSE?

1. BICARBONATE WATER
   It has bicarbonate higher than 600 mg / liter.
   Promotes digestion when drunk with meals.
   Buffers gastric acidity if taken on an empty stomach.
   Recommended for sports enthusiasts as bicarbonate and calcium can neutralize the waste of muscle metabolism. Anti-inflammatory action for bicarbonate-alkaline waters, facilitating digestive processes and antispasticity for bicarbonate-calcium waters.
   (For example Acqua Lete).
2. SULPHATE
   With sulphates greater than 200 mg / liter.
   It has a balancing action on the stomach and has a relaxing effect on the biliary muscles.
   Sulfur is essential for healthy connective tissue and an efficient lymphatic system. Recommended for those suffering from hepatobiliary disorders and constipation.
   Antispastic, anti-inflammatory effect, they are waters indicated in diseases of the digestive system and biliary tract; gastritis, irritable colon, constipation.
   (An example? Acqua San Pellegrino).
3. CALCICA
   Calcium higher than 150 mg / liter.
   Recommended for growing boys, pregnant women, menopausal women, the elderly with osteoporosis problems.
   For all those who have an impaired calcium metabolism.
   To those suffering from high blood pressure.
   The daily dose of calcium to be taken with food and water is 800-1000 mg / day.
   Indicated in the prevention of osteoporosis and hypertension.
   (Like the Ferrarelle water).
4. FLUORATE
   Water with fluorine higher than 1 mg / liter.
   Recommended for pregnant women, always in dosages not exceeding 1.5 mg / l and for non-prolonged periods.
   A lack of fluoride in the body promotes tooth decay and osteopenia, osteoporosis.
   (An example? The water of Nepi).
5. MAGNESIAC
   It has magnesium higher than 50 mg / liter.
   Antispastic, anti-inflammatory effect, indicated in diseases of the digestive system (chronic constipation) and in magnesium deficiency.
   Water indicated in those suffering from high blood pressure and heart disease.
   The daily dose of magnesium to be taken each day is at least 500 mg.
   Those suffering from magnesium deficiency feel a reduction in tone, energy and vitality.
   For women of childbearing age to supplement before or during the menstrual days.
   (Like Snow water).
6. FERRUGINOSA Divalent
   iron greater than 1 mg / liter.
   Water indicated in iron deficiency anemia, in asthenia.
   (For example the waters of Pejo).

These are the words of prof. Pier Luigi Rossi.

But how do we consumers orient ourselves with mineral waters if we are unfamiliar with labels?

Here is this list of mineral waters divided by region , with their properties.