Is flavored, sparkling water even worth logging?

I don't.

No.

Side note: I just bought a soda stream (trying to reduce my “single-use” consumption). And it’s been a splendid way to get sparkling water and I get a rebate at Target when I need more CO2.

I don't. I don't log plain tea (hot or cold) or water either. Generally don't bother with the occasional diet soda or Ice either

nickheidke wrote: »

I'm looking at the back of this can of La Croix (actually, it's a supermarket knock off brand) and it's basically straight 0's down the nutritional facts. Is there any reason to both entering these into MFP? I wouldn't think they'd affect anything.

Unless you also use your water tracker, no.

lin_be wrote: »

No.

Side note: I just bought a soda stream (trying to reduce my “single-use” consumption). And it’s been a splendid way to get sparkling water and I get a rebate at Target when I need more CO2.

I have had my SodaStream for about 4 years now and love it. It took about a year for the machine to pay for itself and now I am saving about 50% of the cost of buying canned seltzer and don't have to deal with lugging cases into the house or empty cans to my recycling bin.

Do you flavor at all? If so, the best thing to use is extract. I have lemon, lime, grapefruit, and cranberry extract I use. It takes about 1/4 tsp to flavor a liter bottle and adds no calories. They cost about $5 for a 4 oz bottle which will flavor about 100 liters of seltzer.

I bought a second CO2 bottle. That way I am never without my seltzer. When I run out, I can take my time getting over to Ace Hardware to exchange it.

earlnabby wrote: »

lin_be wrote: »

No.

Side note: I just bought a soda stream (trying to reduce my “single-use” consumption). And it’s been a splendid way to get sparkling water and I get a rebate at Target when I need more CO2.

I have had my SodaStream for about 4 years now and love it. It took about a year for the machine to pay for itself and now I am saving about 50% of the cost of buying canned seltzer and don't have to deal with lugging cases into the house or empty cans to my recycling bin.

Do you flavor at all? If so, the best thing to use is extract. I have lemon, lime, grapefruit, and cranberry extract I use. It takes about 1/4 tsp to flavor a liter bottle and adds no calories. They cost about $5 for a 4 oz bottle which will flavor about 100 liters of seltzer.

I bought a second CO2 bottle. That way I am never without my seltzer. When I run out, I can take my time getting over to Ace Hardware to exchange it.

Where do you get the extracts?

earlnabby wrote: »

lin_be wrote: »

No.

Side note: I just bought a soda stream (trying to reduce my “single-use” consumption). And it’s been a splendid way to get sparkling water and I get a rebate at Target when I need more CO2.

I have had my SodaStream for about 4 years now and love it. It took about a year for the machine to pay for itself and now I am saving about 50% of the cost of buying canned seltzer and don't have to deal with lugging cases into the house or empty cans to my recycling bin.

Do you flavor at all? If so, the best thing to use is extract. I have lemon, lime, grapefruit, and cranberry extract I use. It takes about 1/4 tsp to flavor a liter bottle and adds no calories. They cost about $5 for a 4 oz bottle which will flavor about 100 liters of seltzer.

I bought a second CO2 bottle. That way I am never without my seltzer. When I run out, I can take my time getting over to Ace Hardware to exchange it.

I've thought about getting a Soda Stream...mainly because I really want to make carbonated coffee. Has anyone tried that? Is that a thing?

carakirkey wrote: »

earlnabby wrote: »

lin_be wrote: »

No.

Side note: I just bought a soda stream (trying to reduce my “single-use” consumption). And it’s been a splendid way to get sparkling water and I get a rebate at Target when I need more CO2.

I have had my SodaStream for about 4 years now and love it. It took about a year for the machine to pay for itself and now I am saving about 50% of the cost of buying canned seltzer and don't have to deal with lugging cases into the house or empty cans to my recycling bin.

Do you flavor at all? If so, the best thing to use is extract. I have lemon, lime, grapefruit, and cranberry extract I use. It takes about 1/4 tsp to flavor a liter bottle and adds no calories. They cost about $5 for a 4 oz bottle which will flavor about 100 liters of seltzer.

I bought a second CO2 bottle. That way I am never without my seltzer. When I run out, I can take my time getting over to Ace Hardware to exchange it.

Where do you get the extracts?

Basic flavors like lemon and orange can be bought at any grocery store. You will get some other flavors at a baking supply shop. I mail order mine from Olive Nation https://olivenation.com/extracts-flavorings.html I bought 4 oz bottles and droppers for the bottles. Lime and cranberry are 2 flavors I refilled with 8oz bottles and pour into the 4 oz dropper bottle

I log it under ‘Water.’

oldsoul918 wrote: »

I've thought about getting a Soda Stream...mainly because I really want to make carbonated coffee. Has anyone tried that? Is that a thing?

It's "a thing" to mix seltzer with cold brew coffee concentrate. I've tried it with a few flavors and so far I liked it best with orange flavored seltzer.