Well, no. Apparently not, so I discovered. I recently undertook a change in dietary habits, switching to an alkalizing diet in order to cut down the intake of bad acidic foods. Little did I know that the water I was drinking could be acidic. I rapidly changed my intake to alkaline water.

Naturally when I switched my foods to more vegetables and fruits, then I assumed a good neutral balanced water should be taken with my meals instead of the usual glass of wine. Wine is acidic. No surprise there. So too, can water be. More than mild surprise there, no doubt.

Even though any water which goes through filtering, purification and distillation will, and should be pH neutral, it may not end up that way. Because of toxins in the air, the qualities of the water can change and become acidic because of the environment between processing and drinking. Hence the water’s natural balance can get disrupted too.

Drinking alkaline water along with an alkalizing diet, is a major health boost because it helps hydrate and cleanse the inner body. The alkaline water will help shed toxins within, helping to eliminate and shed acidic deposits which can sit around and cause problems. It’s a simple boost which can be easily overlooked.

Too much acid foods can lead to, and already be the cause of common complaints and illnesses. More serious health problems may also be encouraged by a high acid intake. The body needs to keep its natural alkaline balance to work efficiently and fight infections.

So it’s not just about drinking plenty of water, which we all should do, I understand. It’s about drinking the right quality of water. An alkaline water can boost your cell metabolism and help carry away the excess acids from your system and can aid in keeping your immune system in a healthy order.