Berkey Water Filter Blog

Easy RV Recipe: Rosmary Lemon Salmon & Zucchini

By Jeff Wise April 19, 2023 | Rving

Traveling doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your health so check out this easy RV recipe. There are many ways to eat healthy on the road. The most cost-effective way is to cook your own meals. If you're traveling in an RV or even just camping, here’s a simple (and...

How to Have Clean Drinking Water on a Trip

By Jeff Wise April 10, 2023 |

No matter where you go, exposure to clean drinking water is necessary for health. You may be taking a road trip, a plane trip, or a trip to another country, and water contamination could ruin your experience. It's easier to make sure you're consuming clean water while at home. Leaving...

5 Signs of Dehydration

By Jeff Wise April 06, 2023 | Hydration

Do you drink enough water? Many of us assume we do, but without even realizing it, we can easily become dehydrated. Continue reading to see the 5 signs of dehydration. The best way to ensure you're drinking enough water each day is to do this: half your weight and whatever...

Hydration For Dancers

By Jeff Wise March 30, 2023 |

Hydration for dancers has always been a topic on our minds ever since our daughters started taking classes many years ago. Dance has always been a fun activity for our family. In my younger days, I loved dancing to 80s music and break-dancing. Those were the-good-ole days when I could...

Dangers of Chlorine in Water After Train Derailment

By Jeff Wise March 28, 2023 |

Do you know about the dangers of chlorine in water? What about trains carrying this toxic chemical? Train derailments have been in the news a lot recently. It seems like they’re happening more than normal lately. But are they really? According to npr.org, in 2022 there were at least 1,164...

5 Reasons to Hydrate While Exercising

By Jeff Wise March 21, 2023 | Hydration

I want to tell you 5 reasons to hydrate while exercising as well as why it's important to understand filtered water is healthier than bottled water. A Little Backstory I love working out! Granted, I don't always feel motivated to do it, but I love the way it makes me...

Chlorine Byproducts: Protecting Your Animals

By Jeff Wise March 07, 2023 | homesteading

Chlorine is a harmful toxin, as we've already discovered in a previous blog post. One reason many choose to purchase a Berkey water filter system is to avoid drinking chlorine byproducts. Homesteaders and pet-owners don't just worry about their families, though. They are also concerned about their animals. Berkey Water...

Easy Slider Recipe - Lettuce Wrap Mini Burgers

By Jeff Wise March 01, 2023 | Recipes

Need a quick and healthy meal? How does an easy slider recipe sound! We have several nights a week when we just need a simple meal that doesn't take too long to make. We try not to eat out too much, especially fast food. Yes, it's convenient when you're on...

Best Non-Toxic Cookware 2024

By Jeff Wise February 28, 2023 | Non Toxic Living

Our family has always been into having a healthy kitchen. One aspect of that for us has been finding the best non-toxic cookware. You can have the most delicious, organic and healthy foods, but if you're cooking with toxic cookware it may leach into your food. Then all of a...

Best Homestead Water Filtration System

By Jeff Wise February 27, 2023 | homesteading

A Big Berkey is the perfect homestead water filtration system. When I say homesteader, I don't just mean a family that has built a cottage in the woods and lives off the land completely. There are many families who fit that description and this information is for them. But, it's...

How Do You Hydrate For Baseball?

By Jeff Wise February 18, 2023 |

Our family is a baseball family for sure! We’re also a Berkey family and often times we get asked the question, "How do you hydrate for baseball?" We all know hydration is important during the hot baseball months of May-September, depending upon where you live. Did you know it’s just...

Stay Hydrated While Hiking

By Jeff Wise February 16, 2023 |

Hiking is the perfect family activity. It's a great way to escape from the busy world for a brief time. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your health is to put all of life's responsibilities aside temporarily. Hiking allows you to appreciate nature, stay active, and breathe some...