Sparkling Water

dlhanthorn

Is drinking sparkling water the same as drinking tap/bottled water?

MommyMeggo

Not the same. My tap water doesnt sparkle at all.

BUT from a calorie standpoint- yes. 0 calories is 0 calories.

ETA: Unless its 0 cal sparkling mineral water and you are tracking the micros.

ForeverSunshine09

Calorie standpoint yes. Taste wise no. I can't drink sparkling water because it is just too much carbonation and not enough flavor. I usually just drink plain water though

Ready2Rock206

Are you trying to determine if it hydrates you the same as water? Then yes. Enjoy your sparkling water!

ManiacalLaugh

I love sparkling water and drink it often. One thing to watch out for, however, are any brands that have additives for flavor. Occasionally, some brands will add sodium or sugar. Just be sure to read the label beforehand, and you'll be good.

mjwarbeck

Just buy a soda stream...you then have complete control (add flavours, control the carbonation etc...)

tnm7760

I love sparkling water and drink it often! No calories, love the bubbles, and I've given up my Diet Pepsi addiction (hated that I was so addicted to it and never even drank real water).

AnvilHead

I love sparkling water. Especially when it has cola flavors and artificial sweeteners added to it so it tastes like diet soda.

Sued0nim

I drink about 2 litres a day plus Diet Coke, coffee, 7 up.

I like sparkling over still

earlnabby

dlhanthorn wrote: »

Is drinking sparkling water the same as drinking tap/bottled water?

Yes, except for the extra carbon dioxide which you will likely just burp out.

I have a SodaStream and I love plain sparkling water. I occasionally add flavor with fruit extracts, which do not add calories since I use about 1/4 teaspoon per liter.

There are things out there which are labelled "sparkling water beverage". These are artificially sweetened 0 calorie drinks. Some have an issue with artificial sweeteners and should avoid them. Seltzer and sparkling water are just plain water with carbon dioxide to give it bubbles. The flavors usually come from a concentrated "essence" which adds no calories or anything else.