sparkling water?

jess412

over the weekend i tried some peach sparkling water. it was so good! i read the nutritional facts, and everything was 0, but it was carbonated. how good is this water for you? it seems to be the best choice for when i want a soft drink.

amypyr

I was wondering the same thing. And does it count towards your 8 glasses of water?

cc_campbell81

I personally love this kind of water. I started drinking it to kick my soda habit. I buy it at Walmart. I always count it towards my water intake. I found this quote on another site: "the fact remains that seltzer water that has NO added ingredients (except carbonation) is nothing more than water, and on that basis seltzer water of this type is just as good as any other water. The carbonation is merely aesthetic and has no impact whatsoever on the hydrating properties of the water."



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Wecandothis

Here is an answer from http://www.nutrition.com.sg/atd/atdfluid.asp

QUESTION
Is drinking naturally flavoured sparkling water (carbonated - no calorie, no sodium, etc.) an acceptable substitute for the needed eight 8 oz glasses per day?

ANSWER
Sparkling water can be used to meet part of your fluid requirements for the day. Keep in mind, however, that carbonated drinks contain phosphoric acid, which has been shown to affect calcium metabolism and reduce bone mass. Thus, if your calcium intake is already low, then you may want to reconsider drinking sparkling water in large quantities so as not to affect your bone health. If you choose to drink carbonated fluids, then boost your calcium intake by drinking more milk or having more dairy products. Alternatively, try cold water with a twist of lemon or diluted fruit juice instead of sparkling water to meet your fluid requirements.

foxyforce

it probably has aspartame as well

Nich0le

since you are a woman kurneckc's response gives you a hint. Although MOST beverages can be counted as your water intake...including milk to have a carbonated water here and there won't hurt. You want to avoid caffeinated beverages or at least limit to no more than 2 per day.

Carbonated waters tend to have aspartame and carbonation can increase bone loss in men and women so increase your calcium (with vitamin D) supplements!

mcohan

perrier is totally the way to go! (especially for hangovers haha) i cant get enough of the stuff it does not seem to be a bubbly as other brands of sparkiling water so it does nt make me bloated and feeling gross when i drink a lot of it.