Flavored water the same as water?

RAinWA

kenyonhaff wrote: »

Plain water is best...sure. But it's not like if you add a little flavoring it's suddenly terrible for you. And really, even diet soda counts MOSTLY as water.

Why is plain water best? Does water lose all the "bestiness" when something is added to it?

Not picking on you - I really do wonder about this since I've heard it a lot but never understood why it would be better than coffee, fruit infused water, etc., etc.

HokieBrad

The only thing I don't count as H20 consumption is alocohol. I drink mostly water but I count my morning coffee. I just account for the cream I put in it.

lalalacroix

I honestly don't know why or how someone could think that if a drink has calories it suddenly couldn't be considered hydrating.

Pretty much all liquids are hydrating, even some with alcohol, such as beer but only to a certain amount. Water, coffee, tea, juice, soda, caffeinated beverages, beverages with calories, beverages with carbonation, broths. Heck fruit are hydrating, some vegetables, soups, and so much more.

rv1234567

Sure it counts. So does water in your food, etc.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/water-works-2/

TheFitHooker

This stuff has 25mg of sodium per serving. It has nothing else that I normally count in it though. It's really good water though.

I enjoy the Walmart 1 liter clear water that has flavors, I'll have to check out the label, I have never paid attention.

AmandaEdwards1

I feel like any flavorings I add to water makes it feel less refreshing and I end up still really thirsty with the other stuff.