by Fern Shaw | Feb 27, 2023 | water cooler, Water Coolers
There is a common misconception that wine, spirits and even beer, for example, contain no kilojoules and that this is reserved solely for food. Sadly, this is not the case.
So you may see a lot of people who will eat sparingly, but consume glassfuls of wine and spirits (and even beer) and wonder why they’re not losing weight.
Here are a few examples of wines vs. spirits in the kilojoules department:
- 225ml glass of white wine = 659 kilojoules
- 225ml glass of red wine = 641 kilojoules
- 225ml glass of full strength beer = 341 kilojoules
- 225ml glass of vodka (30ml tot) and soda = 266 kilojoules
- 225ml glass of gin (30ml) and tonic = 545 kilojoules
Two large glasses (450ml) of white wine (1 318 kJ) are equivalent to:
- Five chocolate chip biscuits – 1245 kJ
- Seven jelly snakes – 1 292 kJ
- Four medium apples – 1 354 kJ
- Twelve squares of milk chocolate – 1 350 kJ
- Five large, hard boiled eggs – 1 283 kJ
- Seven chicken nuggets – 1 353 kJ
- One toasted ham and cheese sandwich – 1 244 kJ
225ml glass of soda water = 0 kJ
225ml glass of water = 0 kJ
Although it’s doubtful that anyone would want to spend the rest of their weight conscious lives calculating kilojoule content per gram of lettuce or dollop of mayonnaise (lots!), hopefully these comparisons should give one pause when embarking on a liquid diet in the hopes of staving off the pounds from eating.
What we would suggest is rather chug-a-lug soda or spring water with your next packet of jelly snakes. Even better if you’re trying to shed weight is to keep your water glass or water bottle replenished and make frequent trips to the water cooler station throughout the day.
by Fern Shaw | Feb 23, 2023 | water cooler, Water Coolers
There’s no denying that the statistics speak volumes:
771 million people – 1 in 10 – lack access to safe water.* Millions of people take multiple trips each day to collect water. 282 million people spend more than 30 minutes each time. More specifically, women and children bear the primary responsibility for water collection. Women and girls spend 200 million hours every day collecting water. This is time not spent working, caring for family members, or attending school.
The ramifications of these stats and staggering amount of people affected can seem quite daunting in terms of how to address this global issue. The good news, though, is that there are multiple organisations that continue, year on year, to provide sustainable solutions to the lack of water and adequate sanitation to many thousands of people in hundreds of communities.
Sustainability may seem like the buzzword – bandied about without much meaning, but the truth of it is – sustainability is vital in the provision of water and sanitation to those for who access to water is an ongoing fight for actual survival.
There’s much truth in the adage, ‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime’, but before this philosophy can be realised, help is needed to provide water to communities that more often than not, do not have the most basic of infrastructures for a steady supply of water.
Sustainable water projects are those that include both short term and long-term solutions that pave the way forward by provide communities with convenient access to a constant supply of potable water and water for productive use every day.
That’s why, at AquAid Water Coolers we have, since our humble beginnings more than two decades ago, partnered with charities that not only provide emergency relief but also sustainable solutions to poverty around the globe, as is the case with Christian Aid and in the case of The Africa Trust, throughout Africa.
To learn more about the work that these organisations carry out, visit the AquAid website, and see how your water and water cooler purchases are making a visible difference to others.
*source: Water.org
by Fern Shaw | Feb 16, 2023 | water cooler, Water Coolers
Feeling lethargic when Nature is urging us to hibernate during the winter months is nothing new. What can be new and life changing (for the better) is how you counter that lethargy.
One of the simplest methods to counteract constant tiredness and feeling lethargic and having these impact on the rest of your day is to drink water as soon as you wake up.
Drinking water first thing in the morning:
Jump-starts your metabolism. The food we consume on a daily basis is metabolised and transported by way of water throughout the body. Having a sufficient amount of water in your system helps fire up your metabolism; it can also help with not eating too much. When we’re not adequately hydrated, we often mistake thirst for hunger, which can lead us to eat more.*
Helps fuel your brain. When it comes to daily productivity, hydration is crucial. The human brain consists of 73% water, so staying hydrated is especially essential for maintaining optimal brain activity. It is, of course, a daylong process, but starting with a glass of water right away is a step in the right direction.
The mornings set the tone for the rest of your day. If you feel sluggish, it will reflect in your morning activities/workouts, productivity at work, in fact, any daytime routine.*
Immediately helps rehydrate the body. Sleeping for hours is a long time to go without any water consumption. Drinking at least a glass (or two) of water right when you wake up is a good way to quickly rehydrate your body. So before you reach for that cuppa or coffee, rather refresh with water and kick start your day in the right manner.*
Increases your level of alertness. One of the biggest indicators of lethargy or low energy is that you are dehydrated. Because water aids in both body regulation and brain function, it is also closely related to balancing out our moods.
After a long period without anything to eat or drink, the first thing you consume in the morning can be a shock to the body. If that first thing is water, it will get the body working and can boost your alertness and low energy levels.*
Remember AquAid for all your water cooler and fresh drinking water requirements. With our decades of experience, you can rely on our expert knowledge to guide you in which of our high-quality range of water dispensers is the perfect install for your hydration needs.
sources: *from an article at Business Insider speaking to Nutritionist Rania Batayneh
by Fern Shaw | Jan 18, 2023 | water cooler, Water Coolers
It may well seem a bit of a late start to speak of New Year now in the third week of it, but it’s just been that type of start – slow and steady wins the race.
If, like many of us, you’ve really struggled with the dreaded New Year’s Resolutions this year, or quite simply, you just can’t be asked, never fear, we have the solution. We have compiled an amusing and sometimes witty selection of resolutions and opinions about resolutions on the off chance you’d like to adopt any of them or share then with the world at large. (Or have a witty one liner to riposte with should someone take you to task about the dreaded tradition). Or to cheer up your compadres at the water cooler as you gather round to make a dent in all that festive season cheer now you’re back in the office and are in need of constant hydration.
“Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” ~ Mark Twain
“A new year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.” ~ Anonymous
“May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions.” ~ Joey Adams
“This year, let’s resolve to make better bad decisions.” ~ someecards
New Year’s Resolution. This year I’m going to incorporate “I don’t roll that way” into at least one conversation a week. ~ Colin Quinn (@iamcolinquinn)
Whether you choose to go the resolute route or no, here at AquAid Water Coolers, we wish you a wonderful New Year!Bottom of FormTop of FormBottom of Form
by Fern Shaw | Jan 10, 2023 | water cooler, Water Coolers
Irrespective of an organisation’s size or how many people are employed, there is an inescapable element that affects productivity among all in the workplace.
Lack of adequate hydration affects a staggering nine out of ten Britons. This is due to a number of factors, however, a crucial part of this may be due to a work culture that perpetuates working without taking breaks, eating and drinking at one’s desk and most significantly not having a water cooler in the office or water dispenser station on the premises.
Research shows that a body water loss as little as 1 to 2% could be considered mild dehydration and already negatively affecting cognitive performance.
With a 2013 study showed that drinking water resulted in a 14% increase in productivity* a practical, cost-effective solution is the installation of a water cooler of sufficient capacity based on the size of the staff contingent, dispensing refreshing drinking water on demand.
AquAid has a solution. Take advantage of their 25 years’ experience and dedication in providing their very best in products and service to more than 33,000 customers across 22 branches across the UK.
*Sources: Habitgrowth
