Alkaline or non alkaline, just drink enough water; like 2 to 3 liters a day. Period. I drank from a canteen as a Marine in Vietnam, and for electrolyte, we used salt tablets. Here I am 50 years later still cycling 100 miles a week, still pushing weights and drinking whatever water that isn’t yellow.

I have stopped buying bottled water and instead bought a Zero Water pitcher which has a 5 step filtration process, it tastes great and you don't have to buy water and lug it around and also better for the environment.

Bobby: Have you considered simply adding ½ a teaspoon of baking soda to a gallon of purified or distilled water and shaking it vigorously to ensure it mixes in completely to generate very inexpensive alkaline water? Then store it in you favorite glass drinking container in the fridge to take with you on the go.

Next, do best water filters to use/buy

Bobby I found Great Value HYDRATE ALKALINE bottled water at Wal Mart. 9.5ph or higher purified water with electrolytes for taste. Each bottle is 33.8 fl. oz. and it comes as a six pack for $5 and change.

One of the most important water videos on the internet. I drink Deer Park spring water and Giant brand spring water in plastic bottles sadly. I am very grateful you mentioned the toxicity of splenda/sucrolose and I would add aspartame is just as bad. I was surprised natural flavors actually means UN natural flavors and should be completely avoided if possible. But this level of food industry deceit does not surprise me. They actually put a genuine poison, aspartame , in the food supply because it is so addictive and cheap. Thank you for the fantastic information. Keep up the great work.

I love to watch your videos because they reinforce my knowledge through out the years about food ingredients and nutrition facts that it started my journey when I was pregnant 19 years ago. I have been shopping for my family paying attention to ingredients that I can’t pronounce and I was terrified to find out the stuff that is in our food. My kids now teens think I was crazy but now they can see for themselves how the choices I made a while back have paid off. Thanks God they are growing up strong and healthy. So sad that most foods are made for business purposes. Then we ask ourselves why there is so many diseases and obesity in this country. Terrible!!! Thank you for your great videos. !!!!

Thanks for an informative video, as usual. But I’m surprised you recommended purchasing electrolyte additives. As a physician and runner, I would suggest adding to a gallon of water: 1 cup lemon juice , 1/2 cup of honey, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Much healthier. The information you share with your viewers is so important. Keep up the great work!

Good Job FlavCity team!!! Thanks for the deets and intel!

Thank you Bobby for the effort and trouble you go through to record this videos in stores .. I am new to your channel I absolutely love it!

GOOD MORNING BOBBY! THANK YOU SO MUCH! IT'S A BIG HELP YOU ARE SO SMART AND SO KIND TO HELP US YOU ARE FANTASTIC.

We don’t shop at Target. We usually shop at family friendly places where they value our traditions and values. Thank you for the well explained and thorough reviews. That mountain valley water is amazing. ❤

Love these videos thanks for helping us on our healthy better eating journey 🎉💪👏

This is so good Bobby. Thanks for he awesome information its priceless. Blessings!

I bought several cases of Fiji water on 2 separate occasions about a year apart from each incident that tasted like perfume. Or maybe moss or something. I don't buy it anymore though. No problem with Evian though. This was such a great and informative video. Thanks so much!!❤️

I have seen a total of 11 of his videos. I Have Become more educated on products in 7 videos. Then all that time at Kaiser. It makes more sense looking at this young man and all his hard work. Very well done👌🍦🍩🍪☕ I appreciate this video. I have seen studies on alkaline water. In Japan they use it to heal people. Thank you for the brand suggestions I really appreciate it

I appreciate these videos soooo much! Thank you guys!!

Thank you! You and Art work so hard on these videos, we appreciate you. 😊

Great informative video, things I have always wondered about. Thank you

Vital proteins collagen water is also sold at target now. At least in Southern California

My local Sprouts just got Collagen Water this week. I bought one to try and they taste good. Thanks for another great video. I’ll stick to my filtered water at home though. Save money and the earth and my body from plastic. But if I’m ever in a pinch and absolutely need to buy water or for emergency purposes, then I know what to get. Thank you

Bobby, great videos, I just found you guys like two weeks ago, and I haven’t stopped watching since! Keep up the great work guys! One question from this video: What under sink system are you using for your alkaline water treatment? Thanks so much in advance!

Thanks for the videos.learning so much. I think drinking when your thirsty on a normal basis then if working out drinking accordingly. but sometimes people drink so much they wash out electrolytes than we need. Loved your shampoo video. 😊

Thank you Bobby !! I appreciate your reviews !!!

I do agree that these ‘premium’ waters are cleaner and better than the basic cheap brands at the stores but the average person can’t afford to pay 3-4 bucks a bottle everyday. I’m trying to figure out the best option for myself as I drink A TON of water during our brutal South Carolina summers.

Take some ACV daily. Helps with PH levels. TopoChico is outstanding when mixed with ACV and splash of salt. Great educational video. Bobby PSA🙌🏽💪🏾

I love your videos thank you! I’m now checking all my products and buying organic food...

Thank you so much for this bottled water review!!! I am going to look for that Spindrift sparkling water.

I agree with metalplauge. The search for the best water filter system (pitcher or RO) is overwhelming. Heeeeelp!

I only just discovered your channel this month, but man!!! I’m glad I subscribed! You and Art are Killing it!! Pumping out videos likes crazy! Super informative! Keep up the good work! 👊🏽💪🏽👏🏽

Thanks Bobby. This was super helpful

Glad you mentioned BAI water I love it.

What filtration system do you use on ur sink Bobbi?!

Hi Bobby. Thank you for your videos. You have revolutionized my grocery shopping! When I saw this video, I was a little shocked that you have bought into the alkaline water hype of the early 2010s and actually have an alkalizing home water filter and felt compelled to leave a comment. What do you think your stomach acid does to the alkaline water? When you’re as young as you are (mid 40s), the alkalinity probably won’t hurt you because your produce enough stomach acid to neutralize the alkalinity and it is just a hype at this point. When you are older, however, and may have low stomach acid and digestion issues as many older folks do, then the alkaline water is just like chewing antacid tablets during or after a meal. It interferes with digestion, interferes with nutrient and medication absorption, and creates heartburn in some folks. I am not a fan of drinking acid water but plain water is what nature has intended for us to drink. You may have seen those tests where they put a piece of fruit in alkaline water and show you how it will stay fresh and not rot for many, many hours vs one not placed in alkaline water and from that, they conclude it keeps your cells young. That may happen to a few cells that absorb the water right out of the mouth but then again you have the stomach acid that will either neutralize it or IT will disrupt the digestive process. Trust me you do not want the fruit to stay fresh going thru your digestive tract any way. And unless your were directly injecting yourself with something alkaline, there is no way for you to increase your body’s PH thru ingestion of alkaline water. Ask a doctor! Please make a video and let us know what you think. ❤️

I am so grateful for this Video! Thank you!

Bobby thank you so much for doing this water video (that I know I have been bugging you to doway more than I ever had any right to :))) ) So very much appreciated!!!

My fave is Just water. I really like how it taste, even compared to Evian.

[1:11] I use to run a Dasani production line, and when we had just put in a brand new machine that could throw out 500,000 bottles in a 12 hour shift that machine took production costs from ten cents a case to fifty cents.

Thanks for your tips....I'm working on it 👍🏻

Looove your videos...and man i realllly wanted to like Spindrift! I bought 2 different flavors, no one in my house liked either of them. They reminded me of the alcoholic seltzers... the blackberry one was ok. I felt there was not enough bubbles. Wasnt very carbonated... thanks for the info about natural flavors tho... the search continues.

Thank you, great info!!

Bobby what about doing a video on cold coffees. What is your take on Bulletproof Coffee with collagen protein?

Hi Bobby & Art!😘😘😘 I’m gonna try the Essentia water.

You are one smart cookie with healthy ingredients of course!!!☺

Found Spindrift at Frys/Kroger after your last video about sparkling water. Haven't tried it yet (I drink mainly coffee, tea and filtered water) but the raspberry/lime sounded refreshing so purchased it. Expensive but I only drink about one a week. Thanks for all you do.

I love Mountain Valley water and buy it occasionally. But I have a Berkey and filter the water I drink and use for cooking through it. I do not like water in plastic bottles--only drink it when nothing else is available. Thanks for the review.

Thank you for the video..Have a Blessed Day.

Thanks so much for the info! Really surprising!

I just found you as well. I'm very happy. Just started Keto. My body is seemingly agreeing wholeheartedly with this! I'm very excited. Everything you say makes so much sense and it helps everyone thanks so much for putting in the time. As soon as I figure out how to and where to find the Thrive link I will join that.

Flavcity Security! LOL. My company gave each of us two cases of Zephyrhills spring water as we prepare for Dorian. Thanks to you, now I know why I've never liked the cheap waters!

Bobby, if you visit Hot Springs, Arkansas, you can go up in a tower there and the tour guide will tell you all about a Chicago Mob guy that started buying Mountain Vally water. He would send his guys to buy that water and bring it to him in Chicago as it was all he drank. He, also, purportedly stayed at The Arlington Hotel and Spa because it had and still does have a natural hot springs bath house in the bottom of the hotel. As do a select few of places there including a rehabilitation facility that is still there as well. By the way, if you bring your own container you can get free hot or cold hot springs water from the natural springs there on the main street of the town! People love the water!

Spindrift really is a great brand! Just tried it after quitting soda and by far the best tasting Sparkling water. It tastes similar to getting a glass of sparkling water and squeezing the fruit in them. Has a very lite sweetness from the juice but doesn’t coat your throat. Definitely worth it.

Hi Bobby purer filters water is good thank you for sharing

Is there a way to differentiate between naturally alkaline and artificially alkaline water? Dr. Berg has a video on alkaline water and the potential dangers of artificially alkaline water.

Very informative 👏 you are helping a lot of people with there health 👍 God bless

Thank you for the awesome information!!!

Bobby ! I was at the grocery store today and immediately thought about you when I passed by the spices, would you please review the spices pretty please 🙏🏻.

Great video! yet what do you recommend the families and people in general that cannot afford to buy any of those expensive waters? A specific filter? Is the filter of the refrigerator good enough ? Would like to see more videos that meet the needs of people not just in the high end income but in the medium low income. Thanks

Love Love Love your videos. I need that cookbook..Pronto

great job and I learned so much.

Bobby, can you please do a lip balm review? Thanks for the work you do on behalf of us.

Just found your channel, great work. You mentioned under the sink alkaline filtration system, any recommendations?

Keep the videos coming. What about distilled water?? What about using PH drops in your water?

Dear Bobby thank you for sharing always. I would like to know which gallon water I can use for making food. Thanks.

Thank you Bobby ! You're the best ! It's been said the quinine in tonic water and zinc are effective against COVID-19. Could you tell us the tonic water that is Bobby approved ? 💕

Can you do a video about collagen? Why supplement and what kind.

Great video. Only 1 minor complaint: I wish u would have spoke on some of the gallon size water bottles in the store. Please do a video on the 'best in class' portable alkaline water filters. THanks

Hey Bobby! Great video on water! How about Gatorade? What are your thoughts on that drink? Thanks for all your informative videos and opening up my eyes to all the bad ingredients in items! I'm starting to switch out the bad stuff and going with your Bobby approved items! Thanks for all your help!

My water set up - Brita filter pitcher then I put that water in a pitcher with bamboo Charcoal overnight. Great water and no plastic waste.

i agree about mountain valley being the best- glass bottle, source seems legit. it’s sold at whole foods

Great video. I learned so much from watching this video.

Very informative! Thanks for sharing

Yasss I’ve been waiting for this!!!

Can you do a video on the best vitamin supplements for us

Thank you for your service to your country.

I’ve rested water for purity and and metals, etc in them. I always Liked Fiji water, but, it tested the same as my tap water minu chlorine Taste and being more alkaline. Tried Berkeley water filter, other brands Bottled water. Best was Auguson farms emergency water 100% pure... Problem, costs a fortune...in a can and good for fifty years. Using shunghite stones to keep my water in, in a container improved Water purity almost fifty percent better. Can add a little lemon juice To water which becomes alkaline in the body. Can add a little baking Soda also...haven’t tried this as sound gross. Thanks for so much good info.

Bobby, do more research. Do you really think that your alkaline water is going to change the acidity of your stomach acids? Would you rather your stomach was 9.0 alkaline so that it can't digest food? A person's blood is in the range of 7.35 - 7.45. How does any water change any of that? With that said, I want water and just the most pure water that nature has.

Shared this with my mom and mom in-love. I’ll have to watch again and take notes. I only drink Spring and Core. I may need to order some of these electrolyte drops! Can you share more about this filtration system you have at home? Cost? Where to buy? What exactly it’s good for? Thanks!

Another helpful video. Thanks.

Bobby, thx for the info. I'm a huge fan. What do you think of zero water?

Psh, I never buy water! Brita works just fine for me! For electrolytes I just sprinkle in some pink Himalayan salt. Buying any kind of water or flavored water is a huge waste of money to me!

I'm wondering if you tested the water you recommended. I tested several of the brands, and Figi for one didn't pass alkalinity. One that did was Essentia. I am a subscriber and like your videos. It is though important to do testing on these type of products to be sure they are what they say they are.

Pete's grocery store in the Chicagoland area has a great coconut water and it's the only ingredient! I love it in smoothies and adding it to water for maximum hydration.

Awesome video! Thank you!

I bought a case of Dansani for a hurricane once because it was all that was left. I tasted one bottle and it was so bitter I couldn't drink it. I took it all back. Most bottled waters are purified tap water. Real spring water is the best and it doesn't matter if it comes in a plastic or glass bottle.

I got caught up in the Bubly water phase. Thought I was doing something good for myself since it's "water". Included in the natural flaroring is a ton of citric acid! I woke up with the worst migraine I've ever had in my life and the only thing I had done differently was drank several Bubly's the day before.

Thanks for the awesome information

How about ZENWTR? I used to have it shipped to me but now buy it at Vons/Safeway. Interesting video. Agree about the coconut water - love it.

0:45 I’ve never in my life seen someone take the shopping basket out of the store with them. I must know what they did with it 😂

Hi Carl, Zevia has always listed “natural flavors” in ingredient panels. Because of proprietary reasons, we cannot list all the flavors we put in our sodas. Our “Natural Flavors” are all plant-derived. Examples of components in our natural flavors are citrus oils, cherry essence, cassia oil, wintergreen, and other flavor compounds unique to each flavor (eg, Grapefruit Citrus). We don’t disclose a laundry list of our natural flavors. Our entire strategy revolves around using plant-derived ingredients, and creating a ‘smarter choice’ than the mainstream products. The term “Natural” is a highly sensitive term in the food and beverage industry, as there no regulatory framework for calling a product ‘natural’, we avoid calling our product ‘natural’. The term “Natural Flavors” is an exception, given that it has regulatory framework. For example, that cannot use ‘artificial flavors’ and call them ‘natural flavors’. We can absolutely confirm that there is no MSG, dairy, egg, soy, wheat, peanut, tree nut, fish, shell fish in any Zevia product. All Zevia beverages are Gluten Free, and Vegan, as well as non-GMO Project verified and Kosher. However, we take great care in choosing ingredients that are the smartest choice for all of our consumers, especially those who have special diets and food allergies. If there is an ingredient you are trying to avoid, we are able to confirm whether or not these beverages will be right for you. Just let us know. Who is this “Keto guy” and what credentials does he have? Sincerely, Jae-Min Mandala Senior Customer Relations Manager ZEVIA® Zero Calorie Beverages Phone: 310.202.7000 x 221 Toll Free: 855-469-3842 (855.GO.ZEVIA) Fax: 310.427.7185 On Aug 18, 2019, at 7:44 PM, Carl Stout wrote: I would love to know your natural flavors and are they safe to consume. I see a Keto guy on you tube strike you guys down. I want to make sure it’s safe to still drink your product. Thank You Carl Stout in Tampa, Florida. Sent from my iPad Hi Carl, Thanks for your continued support. Again, If there is an ingredient you are trying to avoid, we are able to confirm whether or not it is present in any of our beverages. We are happy to say we do not use MSG or any MSG derivatives. Sincerely, Jae-Min Mandala Sr. Customer Relations Manager & Wholesale E jae-min@zevia.com O 310.202.7000 x221 Toll Free: 855.469.3842 (855.GO.ZEVIA) Show quoted text

Would love to see you talk about condiments…I’m learning so much from you and you are helping me very much, I’m a kidney transplant recipient and following you has helped me keep my slowly failing kidney even longer! Thank you so much…p.s. I’ve downloaded your app and it is my new “ bible”! Thank you.

Awesome content as always

The confused shoppers in front of the water display says it all!

7.0 pH is neutral. Therefore anything over 7.0 is : "alkaline." But we're talking very tiny degrees of measurement and I can't imagine it means much. Anything between 6.5 pH and 7.8 pH is perfectly acceptable. Chicago water comes in around 7.4 - 7.7; New York City water out of the tap is around 6.6 - 6.8. Further, pH is only half the story. There is "hardness" to consider. More reading is needed.

Before the vid started I kept yelling "MOUNTAIN VALLEY!". Yup, I did research a while back and it was said how amazingly good it was but it's very hard to find. I buy it on Amazon for 50 bucks a dozen. The price doesn't bother me, but it's a shame it's so expensive. The mouth feel and taste is insane though. I love it!

very educated vedios I really appreciat your hard work

I've had water delivery for years. It was a supposed spring water, but just a month ago, I upgraded to Mountain Valley. I wondered if it was all hype, but I've really been enjoying it. It legitimately tastes fresher, lighter maybe...It's wonderful. Expensive, but wonderful. I'm not going back now.

I love how you play stealth mode vs the waldos!

Thanks so much for this!

Hey Bobby, what collagen supplements can you recommend?