Drinking water all day is great for you, but it can get a little boring after the first few plain glasses. What are some ways you like to flavor your water? 

1. Fruit: Lemons and limes are a go to addition to water and have great health benefits, but be bold and try different berries and combinations. Try adding strawberries with your lemons for a refreshing drink or try blueberries and orange slices. Yummy.
2. Herbs: A sprig of mint will add pops of flavor without any added calories. Add it to your already fruity water for a beautiful and refreshing treat.
3. Sweetener: Are you cutting back from soda but still crave a sweet drink once in a while? Add a touch of sweetener to your fruity water and sit back and enjoy. Some low calorie all natural options include: agave, stevia, raw honey or even a little organic sugar. A little goes a long way and you want to try to cut back on sugar overall so getting used to a little touch gives you that indulgent feeling.

Summer's here, so grab a glass of your flavored water, have a seat outdoors and soak in some sun (don't forget the SPF).

Cheers! 

Did you see the news today on the recall of bottled water? Just one more reason fresh2o filtered water is the way to go.

See the article from NJ.com below or click HERE.

Fourteen brands of bottled water have been recalled due to a potential E. coli contamination including food store brands ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Giant, Acme and Wegman's.

Niagara Bottling has issued the voluntary recall for water bottled in its Pennsylvania facilities in Allentown and Hamburg mark with a code that begins with A or F respectively. 

E. coli bacteria shows the water may be polluted with human or animal waste and can cause cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms if consumed. 

There have been no reports of illness. 

The following brands bottled between June 10 and June 18 are affected: Acadia, Acme, Big Y, Best Yet, 7-11, Niagara, Nature's Place, Pricerite, Superchill, Morning Fresh, Shaws, Shoprite, Western Beef Blue and Wegman's.

The company said it was notified by its spring source of the contamination on June 10 and has since discontinued the use of the water source since it did not notify the company in a timely manner.

The full list of case codes can be found here. 

Craig McCarthy may be reached at CMcCarthy@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @createcraig. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

Drinking enough water is essential for your health. I think by now we all know and understand this. But how much water is enough or even too much? Yes it's possible to drink too much water but highly unlikely, so let's focus on making sure we drink ENOUGH. 

There are a few different calculations but here is a simple way to figure it out.

• Super simple formula (for a day where you don't exercise): Half your weight in ounces, so if you're 200lbs, you should be drinking 100 ounces of water or fresh2o :). 
• If you exercise you want to add back 24 ounces of water for every pound you sweated off. Weigh yourself before and after to know how much water you'll need to replenish. 
• Click on this link for a cool interactive tool that more thoroighly factors in how much water you should be drinking based on your level of activity http://www.camelbak.com/hydrationcalculator

Small tips for making sure you get enough fresh2o 

1. At work, use a bottle or pitcher to refill your glass with. Measure out how many ounces of water your container holds and you'll know how many times you have to refill it to get your daily allowance. 
2. Don't forget fruits and veggies provide hydration as well. So, if you already drink your daily amount of water and eat lots of fruits and veggies throughout the day, you may want to skip out on a glass or two.

All this math and calculating may not be your thing. Ultimately, you really want to drink and never feel thirsty. Listen to your body, it's got amazing instincts. Enjoy your h2o and keep it filtered and fresh (wink wink).

Post your comments on your tips to staying hydrated, especially in the summer months. 

For the past 3 years fresh2o has taken part of a nationwide effort to contribute money to the Children's Miracle Network. See our poster in the local Hazlet Costco store. But more importantly, at fresh2o we feel that the Children's Miracle Network is doing a great job in helping children and families in need. 

Donations from organizations like ours and from you give 170 hospitals across the country money to spend on children who need it most. Check out thei website and read stories on children who have been treated in a Children's Miracle Network Hospital and you will be touched. 

Visit http://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/About/Children to learn about some of the amazing miracles that are happening.