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The short answer is YES! Sparkling water is just as hydrating as regular water, according to registered dietician Melissa Majumbdar, who spoke with CNN about the benefits of sparkling water.
We’ve got some amazing sparkling water flavors at mainelove, including blueberry lemon, raspberry lime, and even blackberry grapefruit. While they are incredibly tasty, are they as healthy and hydrating as our OG still mainelove water?
“Since water and carbonated water have the same base ingredient, they are, in theory, equally hydrating,” Majumdar told CNN. “Some people find having the bubbles or a flavor helps them drink more, while others feel full and bloated and may drink less with carbonated waters.”
Majumdar did say that it is preferable to stick with still or flat water during heavy exercise due to potential bloating from carbonation, which could interfere with wanting to hydrate enough.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, sparkling water is a great way to hydrate and an amazing alternative to sugary sodas. As long as you are hydrating with sugar-free seltzers like our mainelove options, you are making a good choice. Another benefit? The carbonated water can make you feel a bit fuller, staving off extra snacking. Registered dietician Lauren Sullivan told the Clinic that, “Water, whether plain or carbonated, is better than high-calorie, sugar-infused drinks.”
An article on LiveScience echoes the sentiments that sparkling water is just as hydrating as still water, pointing to several studies on the topic.
Added Benefits of Sparkling Water:
Interestingly, sparkling water can improve swallowing ability for both younger and older adults. A study done in 2017 found that swallowing improved, especially among older adults who were hospitalized.
Sparkling water may help food stay in your stomach a bit longer, leading to a feeling of fullness.
Healthline reported on a study that indicated sparkling water was not just hydrating, but heart-healthy as well. A small study found that drinking carbonated water increased blood flow to the heart.
With all that said, what are you waiting for? Grab a can of mainelove seltzer water in one of our three amazing flavors. They’re all sugar-free and made with the pristine water from Maine’s Sebago Lake.
So hydrate with our sparkling waters, and enjoy!
