Obesity continues to grow to epidemic proportions in the western world resulting in many people beginning to opt for water to drink with meals and snacks instead of sugary carbonated beverages. In fact, many employers have begun to discover the health benefits of providing office water coolers for their employees rather than vending machines filled with fizzy drinks. Water is Inching Out Fizzy Drinks as America's Favourite Drink   For many decades, fizzy drinks have been the number 1 drink in America hitting record numbers at 54 gallons consumed in 1998. That same year, Americans drank an estimated 42 gallons of water. Those numbers have now reversed with most recent records showing Americans consuming 44 gallons of fizzy drinks and approximately 58 gallons of water. Bottled water has surpassed beer and wine in yearly sales. In fact, Americans' consumption of bottled water has increased every year for the past 2 decades. Closely following behind are the UK and the rest of Europe as studies show the damaging effects fizzy drinks can bring and people become more health conscious. Getting a Handle on the Obesity Problem   Health education is helping people become more aware of the risks involved with consuming large amounts of sugar, and cutting back on sweet carbonated beverages is one way to take a bite out of obesity. Officials in New York City have attempted to ban fizzy drinks sold in 32 ounce cups or larger; however, the ban is currently being challenged in court. In the UK this year 220,000 doctors demanded that the government increase the price of fizzy drinks by 20% and allow fewer fast food outlets to be opened near schools as the country's obesity levels spiral out of control. Consuming large amounts of sugary drinks on a regular basis has been shown to lead to obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Schools are beginning to take fizzy drinks out of their vending machines and some are even putting a ban on them all together! Recently we have seen schools opting for school water coolers and businesses replacing vending machines with office water coolers. The Beauty of Water Coolers   There are numerous water machines available today including plumbed in water coolers, large replaceable bottles, under sink chillers and drinking water fountains. Plumbed in water coolers supply fresh, chilled water on tap; large bottled office water coolers can be conveniently plugged in and more water delivered with 24 hours' notice and Brita water coolers offer space saving under the sink solutions. There is no shortage of fresh water alternatives for individuals looking to increase their water consumption and improve their health. To discuss your requirements further please contact our team on 0800 7311 491.