Our love affair with sparkling water has caused us to ponder two questions
One, what percentage of our monthly grocery budget is spent on LaCroix
And two, does sparkling water hydrate as well as still water? Experts say there isn't any scientific research in this area
but theoretically, carbonated water hydrates the body in the same way as still water
In some ways, it may be more beneficial, because it may taste better
so drinkers consume more water throughout the day. But what about the effects of carbonation on the stomach
People who aren't used to sparkling water should be cautious about excessive burping related to carbon dioxide
but there's no scientific evidence that it's dangerous. It might become a problem if a person were trying to rehydrate very quickly
after strenuous physical activity leading to dehydration. Because of the gas in carbonated water, the stomach likely can't hold quite as much of it as still water
making still water preferable for fast rehydration. In most other cases, though, it's just fine to reach for the carbonated water
just be sure to read the labels on tonic water and at-home carbonation machine flavor packets
Many of these contain salt or sugar, which can take away from water's hydrating properties