Bellmaestra Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I gave up pop (soda) a long time ago. Lately, though, I've been wanting to get a compliant sparkling water to have as a treat, but I remember someone (not here) telling me that you're better off not drinking carbonated beverages of any kind. I'm wondering how folks feel about sparkling waters. Is that little bubbly kick a trigger to set off a slide to craving soda again? Stephanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted August 4, 2016 Administrators Share Posted August 4, 2016 This really depends on your personal context. If you think that sparkling water is a "gateway drug" to actual pop/soda, you should probably steer clear. For me, fizzy water is just.....meh. For someone with a hardcore pop addiction, it's probably pretty close to the real thing and could be even too close. Watch your fizz consumption too because it can cause bloating for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeadowLily Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Fizzy water makes me feel like this. I have a cold brew pitcher and I'm making all kinds of infused waters. Sometimes, I'll add a few green tea bags with cucumbers, lemons, limes or berries. It's really been the best part of a hot summer. Cool drinks on ice. No fizzbombs blowing around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellmaestra Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 Love it... I am one of those people who doesn't burp, unlike most of my family who are extremely talented at it. So I do get bloated as a result. So... maybe I'll get a couple cans of LaCroix, but not get carried away. Thanks for responding! Stephanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crastney Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I'll preface this reply with "I'm not an expert, and this is something I read somewhere, which I might not have remembered properly" however... the fizz in fizzy water is (usually? almost certainly?) Carbon Dioxide - when dissolved in the liquid this can become carbonic acid (?) If you drink a lot of fizzy water the acid in it will do damage to your teeth. If you have a slice of lemon/lime as well, that's even more acid. a slice in coke is really bad for your teeth if you're having loads of it, as the acid/sugar combo really does go to work on your gnashers. but yeah, a glass or two now and then should be fine, as long as it's the plain sparkling water - as will all W30 check the ingredients list for additives, sugars, etc. ... and the sparkle can cause issues if you have IBS - which is one thing that W30 tries to sort out by eliminating triggers, and irritants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmg1993 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I love La Croix waters, which are sparkling and enjoy them throughout my W30. I've never been a soda person other than a brief flirtation with diet pepsi that was quickly ended, so it's not a "gateway" issue for me as it may be with others. I find the range of natural flavors -- Mango, Passionfruit, Apricot etc. -- keep me satisfied and work particularly well if going out and not having a glass of wine. Polar Springs is another good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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