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Is Seltzer Water Just as Healthy as Flat Water? - The New York Times
Sep 14, 2021 1 min, 25 secs

There’s still water and then there’s what my 4-year-old calls “spicy water,” better known as seltzer or sparkling water.

For those who crave it, carbonated water offers a sensory experience that flat water cannot: There’s the satisfying snap as you pull back the tab on the can.

Nutritionists agree that carbonated water (a category that includes seltzer water, which is artificially carbonated, and naturally sparkling water) is just as hydrating as regular water, however tap water has the added benefit of fluoride, which helps prevent tooth decay.

“If you are using fluoridated water for brushing your teeth, cooking and some of your hydration, you can also include sparkling water in your diet,” Ms.

But keep in mind that carbonated water is more acidic in our mouths than flat water.

Some carbonated water brands include ingredients like citric acid for taste, which can raise the acidity level.

Seymour usually drinks unsweetened seltzer while cooking dinner — use a straw to help the water bypass your teeth.

If you love fizzy water and like to drink it multiple times a day, without meals, consider brushing your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste afterward to stave off tooth decay.

But, she added, “I wouldn’t do it everyday with my daughter.” Ideally, parents should encourage their children to drink still, fluoridated water to guard against cavities, she said, and reserve the sparkling water for special occasions.

Regardless of what type of water you prefer, each day aim to drink about half your body weight in ounces, with most of that being flat water, Ms.

Something else to keep in mind: Many people assume club soda and seltzer water are interchangeable, however club soda usually has sodium

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