Recently I got a few Braggs e-books and in all of them they suggest only distilled water especially in their fasting book. They have a point that we use it for babies in formula.
It makes me think that we have been taught misinformation that we shouldnt drink it. I have heard all the reasons why not to.
Has anyone drank distilled water for an extended period of time? How did you feel?
I tried making this point b4, I really don’t care what others drink. But when I water fast I drink distilled water, my last water fast was for 30 days. Once when I was younger I tried to water fast drinking only tap water, days later I woke up throwing up uncontrollably. When I’m not fasting I drink tap water, not everyone tap water is treated the same. Some have no problems with their treated water supply for water fast. To each their own.
The idea of using distilled water because its used in baby formula is a terrible measure. First of all, baby formula is one of the worst things someone can feed a baby. Studies show children raised on formula lag behind their breastfed peers in IQ by about 1pt per year. They are also more likely to have compromised immune systems. We know now that breast milk carries vital t-cells from the mother to the child which helps establish a functioning immune system.
Distilled water is better than chlorinated/fluoridated tap water in my opinion. But is it better than mineral water? I would argue its not. Our body needs a balance between water and minerals (think electrolytes). If you are getting plenty of minerals in your diet, then this point is moot. You can drink 0% minerals water and get 100% from diet. Or you can drink 1% mineral water and get 99% from your diet. At the end of the day, it doesnt matter.
But on a fast, you are not taking in any minerals. So should you drink water that has all minerals removed? I dont think you should. I think you should drink water that helps keep your balance maintained.