Dumb Question

nikip6454

This is possibly a dumb question and I could Google it but that wouldn't help my post count!

Does sparkling water count as water consumption?  For some reason I thought the carbonation made it not count!

ehnasto

I would think it should count, even if it only partly counts. The things that steal your hydration from your water are artificial sugars and caffeine.

nikip6454

ehnasto:

I would think it should count, even if it only partly counts. The things that steal your hydration from your water are artificial sugars and caffeine.

Okay, that makes sense. Apparently, there is information that the carbonation also limits calcium absorbtion but that has not been confirmed or denied!

iggles09

It definitely counts! Especially if you use/have a soda stream and literally just make plain water carbonated. 

momofcatan

I would vote yes it counts, but you might want to stay away from ones with a lot of added salt. I think one article I read even said juice counts, but water is a lot healthier for you.