Sparkling Water
There is a unique enjoyment that comes from guzzling carbonated water. The tingling sensation of the bubbles in one's throat feels like soft drinks, beer, or Champagne, but without their nasty health effects - Nick Rose
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Is Carbonated Water Just as Healthy as Still Water?
There’s still water and then there’s what my 4-year-old calls “spicy water,” better known as seltzer or sparkling water. Crisp, bubbly and effervescent, carbonated water has become a daily ritual for many and a growing segment of the beverage industry.... For those who crave it, carbonated water offers a sensory experience that flat water cannot: There’s the satisfying snap as you pull back the tab on the can. The sound of the fizz as you unscrew the bottle cap to pour yourself a glass. The tingly sensation as the beverage hits your tongue, sometimes with a hint of “natural” flavor.
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Does Sparkling Water Count Toward Your 8 Glasses a Day?
The answer? According to Erin Palinski, RD, CDE, LDN, CPT, registered dietitian and the author of Belly Fat Diet for Dummies,: yes! She says: "Sparkling water certainly counts when you are aiming for eight glasses of water per day as this is just water with added carbonation.
Still or Sparkling Water? The World Has Spoken, and It’s Not Even Close
People drink far more still bottled water than sparkling water these days, and the gap has been growing fast.
Are fruit-flavored sparkling waters bad for you?
“At the end of the day, your good old plain water is still the absolute best drink for you,” says Dr. Hashmi. If you really must have it carbonated, he recommends plain carbonated water.
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.
Are You Drinking Too Much Sparkling Water?
Current obsession: sparkling water. From La Croix to Spindrift, we’re all loving the lightly flavored fizz. Not only are celebs loving it (and, from the looks of it, everyone you follow on Instagram), but earlier this summer, an artist showcased a collection called "9 Cans of LaCroix" to perfectly capture the fervor. But if you glug can after can of sparkling H2O all day long, is that okay?
Doctor, doctor: Am I drinking too much fizzy water?
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Is Sparkling Water Bad for You in Some Way?
Not trying to burst your bubble, but we’re curious.
Is Sparkling Water Good for You?
It’s the age-old question: sparkling or still? Sparkling definitely has a fancy factor, but is sparkling water good for you? According to nutritionists, it is—with a couple of caveats.
Is Carbonated Water Just as Healthy as Still Water?
Unsweetened carbonated water is a better choice than soda or fruit juice. But don’t overdo it, experts say.
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