Seltzer
Seltzer—also known as bubbly water, carbonated water, soda water and sparkling water—comes with as almost as many health myths as it does names - Mandy Oaklander
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5 Reasons To Not Drink Seltzer
In this enlightened era of health-conscious consumers and wellness drinks, seltzer has been bubbling up. Flavored or plain, bottled or canned: everyone has their favorite brand. But what if I told you that seltzer wasn’t actually that great for you? It can be bad for your teeth and the rest of your body (not to mention your bank account)...
Seltzer may not be the sugar or chemical bomb that soda or energy drinks are, but it’s far from the pure, healthy beverage it’s marketed as. Next time you’re thirsty, consider reaching for a glass of straight-up still water, poured straight from the tap. Your stomach, your teeth, your pocketbook, and your future self will thank you.
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What's the Difference Between Tonic Water, Club Soda, and Seltzer?
Tonic water is the least water-like of the three. It does contain carbonated water, but it has quinine to give it a bitter flavor and also a sweetener, usually high-fructose corn syrup or an artificial sweetener to make a “diet” tonic water. It’s more of a soda than a water.
Is La Croix Healthy? — Nutritionists Have the Answer
Is La Croix bad for you? Sparkling waters have faced some controversy, but they don't deserve all the shade. Here's what to know.
The Medical Origins of Seltzer
Before the advent of modern medicine, people “took the waters” in naturally carbonated springs to cure all varieties of illness.
Are seltzers any healthier than soda? Experts explain the truth about sparkling water
Danger may be lurking behind the refreshing fizz of your favorite seltzer. While experts agree that sparkling water is generally safe to drink, it could impact gut health depending on the consumer and their beverage of choice.
Are sparkling water and hard seltzer bad for you?
Carbonated water is a healthier alternative to soda, juice or sports drinks like Gatorade. Hard seltzers tend to have fewer calories than beer. But not all carbonated water drinks are created equal. Some contain added sugars or artificial sweeteners, which can add calories, harm teeth and trigger some health conditions.
Don't Worry, Seltzer Doesn't Actually Rot Your Teeth
"It hasn't been widely studied. We're not going to throw a bunch of research dollars into this. Let's cure cancer or do something more useful. But as far as there being any reason to not drink sparkling water for your teeth, there is no evidence to support that."
How we stopped counting calories and learned to love Spindrift
This popular seltzer has a few calories. It says a lot about how we think about health today.
I Hate How Much I Love Seltzer
Those delightful bubbles push my environmentalist principles right out of my brain. Why?
Is La Croix bad for you? The truth about fruit-flavored waters
We break down what's really in these trendy, enhanced beverages.
Is Seltzer Bad for You?
You've probably heard sparkling water is acidic and can even cause tooth decay. Here's the truth about how bad all that carbonation really is for your body.
Is seltzer water healthy?
My health conscious friends and colleagues tell me that they need an alternative to soda but plain water is too boring. They, like many people, are turning to sparkling water and flavored seltzer water. Carbonated waters are being promoted as the low-calorie or zero-calorie alternative to soda. In a 12-month period from August 2018 to August 2019, sales of sparkling water increased by 13% compared to the previous year. But is it really a healthy alternative?
Is sparkling water good for you? What about hard seltzer?
Move over, soda and beer. Hard seltzers and carbonated water drinks — including sparkling, seltzer, fizzy and mineral waters — are all the rage right now. It's a multibillion-dollar industry. But is sparkling water good for you?
Should I Drink Seltzer Water?
Seltzer—also known as bubbly water, carbonated water, soda water and sparkling water—comes with as almost as many health myths as it does names. Does it leach calcium from bones? Or destroy the enamel of teeth? Will water plus carbon dioxide equal certain death?
The Sad Truth About Seltzer
The delightful little bubbles in La Croix and Perrier are kind of bad for your teeth.
The Seltzer Bubble
Demand for sparkling water is higher than ever. So is supply.
Tonic Water Is a Home Bar Staple—Here's What It Is and How It Differs From Seltzer and Club Soda
As malaria raged in the British Raj, whose global reach extended most famously to India, the addition of quinine in the 1870s created Schweppes' "Indian Tonic Water"—a medicinal drink that was viewed as a preventative against the killer disease. It was also known as the fever tree, for quinine's fever-reducing qualities. Also known as fever tree, for quinine's fever-reducing qualities, Cinchona officinalis was introduced to Africa by Belgian colonists; the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now home to the largest commercial Cinchona forests in the world.
Why LaCroix sparkling water is suddenly everywhere
In the 1990s, LaCroix was the favorite drink of Midwestern moms. How did it get so cool?
‘It’s the Fizz’: How Seltzer Is Upending Coffee and Beer
Sparkling water sales have nearly tripled since 2008 as brands like White Claw and LaCroix add flavors, alcohol.
5 Reasons To Not Drink Seltzer
Your present and future self will thank you.
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