10 water drinking habits that kill men

　　Drinking water is not safe

　　Water looks clear and clean, but there are still microorganisms and harmful substances hiding there. Whether you drink bottled water, bottled water or boiled water, you should try to avoid the following 10 bad habits.

　　Bad Habit 1: Never wash the water dispenser.

　　Bottled water and water dispensers are very common in homes, offices, and public places. Have you ever thought that the water dispenser you use has never been "bathed" since it was placed there? Water dispensers may seem like good-quality water, but in fact, "secondary pollution" is very serious. Whenever you open the water dispenser faucet, you hear a "gurgling" sound and a string of bubbles comes out of the bucket. This means that air has entered, and dust and microorganisms will be brought in. According to testing data from the national environmental health monitoring department, if the hot and cold water tanks in bottled water dispensers are not washed for three months, bacteria such as E. coli and Grape cocci etc. Therefore, it is best to clean once a month and once every two weeks in summer. The water dispenser in the office needs to be cleaned more frequently due to frequent use.

　　Bad Habit 2: Drink tap water as soon as it boils.

　　It is a good habit for Chinese people to drink boiled water, but do you know? Do not drink water as soon as it is boiled. Because our tap water has been chlorinated and disinfected, chlorine combines with residual organic matter in the water to produce a variety of carcinogenic compounds such as halogenated hydrocarbons and chloroform. Jiang Weibo, a professor at the School of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering at China Agricultural University, suggested that when boiling water, you might as well take three steps: First, take out the tap water and leave it for a while before boiling it. ； When the water is about to boil, open the lid ； Finally, after boiling the water, wait for 3 minutes before turning off the heat. This will reduce the chlorine content in the water to safe drinking standards, making it truly "boiling water".

　　Bad Habit 3: Love drinking bottled water.

　　It is easy to carry and can be drunk after opening the cap. In China, bottled water consumption is increasing at a rate of 30% per year. Dong Jinshi, executive vice president of the International Food Packaging Association, pointed out that polyester bottles used for bottled water often contain substances that may cause chronic poisoning of the human body. Especially when the bottles are exposed to high temperatures or are not drank in time after opening, harmful substances will seep into the water and cause harm. healthy . Therefore, bottled water must not be exposed to heat or sunlight. “Many people like to put a tank of water in the car, which is wrong. Especially in summer, the temperature of the trunk is very high, which can easily allow harmful substances to enter the water. ”Dong Jinshi suggested that the best way is to buy a good quality kettle and bring your own water, which is safe and environmentally friendly.