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Happy Holidays from Fontis Water

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The holidays have arrived and we at Fontis Water want to wish you Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

2018

2018 was a busy year for us, and that is thanks to all of you. From our new customers, to the ones we have had for years, we appreciate each and every one of you. Whether you are a residential or business customer, we will never forget that you have choices and you have chosen us! We will always strive to provide you with the best water and coffee delivery service in Metro Atlanta.

2019

In the coming year we look forward to seeing you at events such as Candler Park Music and Food Festival, Chalktober Fest and many more festivals throughout the area! We love when you all stop by to say hello and tell us how much you love your Fontis Water! And if you are not yet a customer, maybe that might be a great New Year’s resolution! Because drinking more water is always a good idea.

Remember to enjoy this time with good friends and family and we hope you have plenty of Fontis Water to share!

We will be closed December 24 and 25, with deliveries resuming Wednesday, December 26.

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Winter Weather in Atlanta this Weekend?

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The weather models are changing rapidly, but it looks like there is a slight chance North Georgia might get a bit of winter weather this weekend.

There are already reports this Friday morning that rain is pushing into parts of the state, according to Channel 2. Most areas, however, will just get sprinkles today, according to Karen Minton. She said temperatures in metro Atlanta may not get out of the upper 40’s. However, the big weather event will be Saturday and Sunday.

Winter storm watches have been issued for parts of northeast Georgia beginning Saturday night and ending Monday morning. One watch scheduled to go into effect at 7 p.m. Saturday covers Habersham and Rabun counties.

Heavy mixed precipitation is possible with total snow accumulations of up to 10 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Ice accumulation could be up to two-tenths of an inch, the Weather Service reported.

So, whether we get snow or not, it sounds like a great weekend to us to enjoy some warm Fontis coffee … indoors! K-Cups and drip coffee are all available for delivery to your front door.

 

 

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Living Longer with Coffee?

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Did you coffee-drinkerknow there might possibly be a connection to living longer and drinking coffee? According to The Chronicle Newspaper, scientists have uncovered a “connection between advancing age, systemic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, and caffeine consumption.”

The Study

The recent post cites the Stanford University School of Medicine study found “inflammation is a driver of cardiovascular disease and increased rates of mortality. Metabolites, or breakdown products, of nucleic acids — the molecules that serve as building blocks for our genes — circulating in the blood can trigger this inflammatory process.”

Authority Nutrition even confirms this fact stating that hundreds of different compounds found in coffee actually have important health benefits. “Several massive studies have now shown that the people who drink the most coffee live longer and have a reduced risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes.”

Antioxidants

One of the biggest health benefits found in java are the antioxidants. These compounds protect our bodies from oxidation, which includes free radicals that can harm molecules in our body. And a little known fact? Oxidation is thought to be one of the driving forces behind ageing and even diseases like heart disease and cancer. Also, Authority Nutrition states that coffee just happens to be the biggest source of antioxidants in the Western diet, outranking fruits and vegetables.

Ready for that second cup of Joe or do you need more proof? Because we have it! For instance, let’s look at a groundbreaking study in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012: Freedman ND, et al. Association of coffee drinking with total and cause-specific mortality. New England Journal of Medicine, 2012. In this study, 402,260 individuals between 50 and 71 years of age were asked about their coffee consumption, and the results were pretty remarkable. After following the people for 12-13 years, those who drank the most were significantly less likely to have died. For all of us java drinkers, those are statistics that can help us all sleep better at night! And feel better when we make that next coffee order.

So why not live longer and enjoy some amazing coffee from Fontis Water. Because we deliver great coffee to your home or office, it’s easy to enjoy a delicious tasting cup! Just call 678-494-1981.

 

 

 

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Happy Thanksgiving from Fontis Water

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We all hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. As you enjoy time with family and friends, we hope you reflect on the all the things you are grateful for this year. We are more than thankful for all of our customers. And just like you, we too will be enjoying time with our families this week. Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday (November 22 and 23, 2018). Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Fontis Water! But before we go, here are some fun facts to impress family and friends.

Turkey Day Trivia

First. did you know our national holiday actually stems from the feast held in the autumn of 1621?

It is true, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast. That feast is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. However, for more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. In 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, Thanksgiving Day was proclaimed by President Abraham Lincoln.

More fun facts to impress your family and friends, because isn’t that what we do at the holidays?

100,000+ is the number of questions experts will typically answer between November and December on Butterball’s Turkey Talk-Line. More importantly, if you need the number here it is 1-800-288-8372. You are welcome!

Did you know 244 million turkeys were raised in the United States in 2016. And roughly 44.5 million of them came from Minnesota.

Perhaps one of the most staggering numbers is $2.983 billion. This is the amount spent on Thanksgiving dinner in the U.S. Now that is a lot of turkey and dressing, however there are no regrets!

Sweet potatoes anyone? 3.1 billion pounds of sweet potatoes were produced by major sweet potato producing states in 2015.

Fun places to live and eat turkey? How about Turkey Creek, Arizona; Turkey, Texas; Turkey Creek village, Louisiana; and Turkey, North Carolina.

Lastly, turkey was not at the top of the list at the first Thanksgiving. Most likely, the first feast probably had deer or venison, ducks, geese, oysters, lobster, eel, and fish. While these all sound amazing, aren’t we grateful for turkey and dressing?

Again, Happy Thanksgiving to you all. May it be a time of joy for all.

The above stats compliments of the Census Bureau, USA TODAY and Statistics Brain.

 

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But First Coffee

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We have all seen them. The picture of health walking into the gym with a large cup of coffee in hand! Honestly, is that a good idea before a workout? Actually, yes!

Coffee First

Research has shown that drinking a cup of java before your morning workout can help to boost your performance.

“Caffeine is a stimulant that acts on the central nervous system, the heart, and possibly the ‘center’ that controls blood pressure,” all of which play a vital role in helping your mind and body push harder in a workout, says Heidi Skolnik, M.S., a sports nutritionist and owner of Nutrition Conditioning, Inc. “It can also increase the release of feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine, which affects pain receptors and mood while you’re working out.”*

Caffeine is absorbed within 15 to 45 minutes of drinking it, but its peak effects happen between 30 and 75 minutes. So when should you drink that cup of coffee before hitting the gym? Researches say about one hour before your workout is the best time.

Drink More Fluids

“You’ll want more fluids than just an eight-ounce mug of Joe to get adequately prepped, though. Chasing your brew with some water is key if you’re not getting to your workout right away. “Coffee counts as a fluid,” says Skolnik, but you’ll still want some additional liquid in your tank. If you have an hour or two before your workout, pair your java with seven to 12 ounces of water.”*

Burning the Fat

Perhaps the greatest benefit of drinking a cup of Joe before your workout is its fat-burning properties. Coffee, when consumed before exercise, can cause fat cells to be used as an energy source as opposed to glycogen. Also, the high amounts of caffeine in black coffee will increase your metabolism Opens a New Window. , which makes you burn more calories throughout the day. Having coffee before exercise enhances that effect.

As a bonus, caffeine and other compounds found in the good stuff act as an appetite suppressant, making you consume less overall.

Now where to get that coffee, and yes even that required water. Look no further than Fontis Water. Our drivers can deliver your favorite brands directly to your home or office.  Drip coffee, K-Cups and even Tassimo discs are all available. Brands such as Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts and our own private label brand are the perfect choice for your pre-workout cup of coffee. To learn more visit FontisWater.com or call 678-494-1981.

*Source Dailyburn.com and Mensjournal.com

 

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Trick or Treat! We Want the Candy!

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Next week princesses, super heroes, ghouls and goblins will be knock on your door shouting … Trick or Treat! And you know what those cute little things want. They want candy! But not just any candy, they want the good stuff.

The Good Stuff

According to the DailyMeal.com there actually are favorites. Will you have any of these in your treat bowl?

 

The Top 5*

5. Starburst: This chewy, fruity candy that leaves your mouth watering used to be called Opal Fruit when it launched in Britain in 1960. But now we know them as Starburst and we love them. 1,705,007 pounds of Starburst are bought for Halloween; let’s hope there are plenty of pink ones in there!

4. Reese’s Cups: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, in mini form and in pumpkin and bat shapes, may be the most beloved Halloween candy, but they’re only the fourth most popular. 1,969,984 pounds are sold in anticipation of the spookiest night of the year.

3. Snickers: Snickers combines nougat, caramel, peanuts, and chocolate to create a chewy, tasty candy bar that everyone loves. Both buyers and trick-or-treaters will be fulfilled this Halloween season, with 2.2 million pounds sold.

2. M&Ms: Is there any Halloween candy more classic than M&M’s? Whether they’re peanut, caramel, crispy or plain, these little chocolate buttons are everywhere for the Halloween season; 2,472,032 million pounds are bought for the holiday.

1. Skittles: Skittles is one of the most-liked brands on Facebook, with over 23 million people liking these fruity candies, and it’s the most-liked and most purchased Halloween candy, according to CandyStore.com. Just how popular are these fun and fruity candies? They’re the only treat to surpass 3 million pounds sold, with a whopping 3,487,101 pounds sold. And if you didn’t know just how adored Skittles are, then you probably don’t know these other facts about the most popular Halloween candies.

And of course we suggest washing all this wonderful candy with Fontis Water! What? You don’t have Fontis at your house? Well we can fix that if you call us at 678-494-1981!

*Source DailyMeal.com

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Cool Weather Calls for Warm Drinks

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The cooler temperatures have finally arrived, and we could not be more excited about 65 degree evenings at Fontis Water! With the cool weather comes the time for some great warm drinks, and we have got some recipes for you to try.

Did Someone say Coffee and Spirits?

We found some incredible adult coffee recipes and think you might too!

Hot White Russian

2 1/2 cups freshly brewed coffee
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Kahlúa or other coffee-flavored liqueur, or to taste
1/4 cup vodka, or to taste
Whipped heavy cream for garnish if desired

Directions:
In a saucepan stir together the coffee, the 1/2 cup cream, the Kahlúa, and the vodka and heat the mixture over moderate heat until it is hot. Divide the mixture among heated mugs and garnish each drink with some of the whipped cream.

Anatolia Cafe

1 oz. Pierre Ferrand 1840 cognac
1 oz. Luxardo Cherry Liqueur
¼ oz. Cinnamon Syrup
Coffee

Directions:
Mix all ingredients and top with coffee, whipped cream, and powdered cinnamon.

Gingerbread Break

fast

2 oz. Spiced and buttered Captain Morgan’s rum**
3/4 oz. Ginger syrup
1.2 oz. Half and half
Top with black co

**Buttered Rum:

1 bottle Captain Morgan’s rum
4 oz. Unsalted butter
2 tbsp. Maple syrup
2 tbsp. Granulated sugar
2 tsp. Cinnamon
10 Cloves

Directions:
Place all ingredients except rum in a pot and bring to a simmer till butter is melted. Slowly stir in rum. Pour into a casserole dish and place in freezer for 35 minutes. Skim butter fat from surface. Pour through a fine mesh strainer.

Courtesy of PB&G at the Four Seasons Orlando

Looking for a non-alcoholic alternative? We loved this Dulce de Leche Coffee recipe from Ree Drummond as well as this Cafe Mocha recipe from Trisha Yearwood.

And the even better news? You can order your favorite coffee from Fontis Water to make all of these incredible drink recipes.

 

 

 

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Taste of Smyrna this Weekend

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This Saturday is one of our favorite’s, it is the Taste of Smyrna.

Taste of Smyrna “Festival of Delectable”

Taste of Smyrna “Festival of Delectable,” will take place this Saturday September 15th from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM on the beautiful Village Green in downtown Smyrna.

Admission is free and samples can be purchased for $1 to $4 dollars. Attendees can enjoy great tasting food from more than 30 vendors. A few include, Atkins Park Restaurant and Bar, Stockyard Burgers & Bones, Taco Mac, Marlow’s Tavern and Copeland’s. Kenny’s Great Pies will also be there to add a great ending to your tastings.

 

There will be acoustic music from Scott Thompson throughout the day. The Main Stage entertainment will culminate with a concert at 7:00 PM. There will also be an enormous Kids Zone with interactive inflatables.

Fontis Water

Along with all the great food, there will be plenty of Fontis Water on hand. Come see us at our tent. Say hi, and buy a bottle of the best water in town. As a local business, founded and operated in Marietta, we love Atlanta and the communities we serve. We support local events just like this one and love getting to see many of our customers in the area!

 

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Drink More Water for Healthier Skin

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Skin care … a hot topic these days. This cream takes away wrinkles. This gel will reduce dark circles. Yes, they all might do what they say, but did you know drinking water can also help you achieve healthier skin?

According to uwhealth.org “drinking an adequate amount of water daily is important for overall good health because water aids in digestion, circulation, absorption and even excretion.” So what does this have to do with drinking water for a healthy epidermis?

It is true that skin is an organ made up of cells, and guess what? These cells are made up of water!

“If you are not getting the sufficient amount of water, the lack of hydration will present itself by turning your skin dry, tight and flaky. This can mean less resilience and more prone to wrinkling.”

So what is the best way to add water to the skin?

The following tips are also from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (uwhealth.org)

  • Apply a hydrating moisturizer within 2 minutes of leaving the bath or shower. The epidermis is still porous and is vulnerable to products that are applied following the bath or shower, allowing better absorption.
  • Apply a product containing hyaluronic acid prior to your moisturizer, such as Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel. Hyaluronic acid holds 1,000 times its own weight in water, thus attracting water to the skin and holding it there.
  • Drink more water. Drinking at least 8 glasses a day will help rid the body of toxins. Everyone will not agree that water consumption will improve skin… but it certainly can’t hurt. Many people often report that by increasing their water intake, their skin has a more radiant glow. Those who suffer from acne have reported the same results. Nothing will happen overnight, but even a good couple of weeks of increasing water intake should be enough for you to see how hydration affects your own skin.

Of course we can help with that last one by delivering the best water around to your home or office. Fontis Water delivers gallon bottles and 1/2 liter bottles making it easy for you to drink enough water each day! Call us today at 678-494-1981 for more information.

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Labor Day Weekend Fun in Atlanta

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It is Labor Day weekend in Atlanta and honestly, you could not ask for more to do in our great city. From parades to football, there is something for everyone this last official weekend of summer.

Dragon Con

The 2018 Dragon Con has arrived in Atlanta this weekend. Yes, the city might look a bit different as thousands descend upon the streets of our town dressed as super heroes, Star Wars characters, wizards, warlocks, and the list goes on!

In case you don’t know how Dragon Con started, here are the basic facts. Pat Henry, David Cody, John Bunnell and Robert Dennis all chipped in $300, rounded out with a few of their friends planned the first Dragon Con for the fall of 1987.

The idea was to combine fandoms and genres into a single convention for fans who, like them, were interested in different things. In the early going, that meant bringing a science fiction convention and gaming convention together in the same hotel. Some 1,200 fans turned out to meet science fiction luminaries Michael Moorcock and Robert Asprin and gaming royalty Richard Garriott and Gary Gygax. Moorcock and his longtime friend Eric Bloom, lead singer for Blue Oyster Cult, jammed on stage. The Atlanta Radio Theater broadcast a live performance of H.P. Lovecraft’s Call of Cthulhu from the con. In almost every respect, the show was a smash and the attendance grows every year.

Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

Labor Day may be the end of summer, but it’s also the beginning of college football season. This weekend at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Auburn Tigers will take on the Washington Huskies. The game begins at 3:30 ET, but fans can enjoy all kinds of events before the game, including Fan Fare!

Not into fighting the crowds or the traffic? A weekend on the couch sounds great to us too! What could be better than watching your favorite team in your comfy clothes. We like that idea too, and remember there is also the US Open and the Braves! No matter where your plans take you, stay safe and stay hydrated with Fontis Water! Have a great Labor Day weekend!

 

 

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