In this way, sparkling water can also be a great way to transition away from soda. "Seltzer water can be used as a healthier alternative to drinking soda," says Bering.

But not all fizzy waters are created equal. Within the somewhat nebulous category, you’ll find sparkling water, mineral water, club soda, seltzer, and tonic water. They are all refreshingly ...

Tap water may be free but it ain't got much pizazz. I've developed a serious soda water habit over the years, and all that crushing of cans has formed a little seltzer-shaped hole in my budget ...

Hard seltzer is a particularly crowded category, but in addition to its branding, Gay Water has a few other attributes to help it stand apart. Unlike most hard seltzers, it’s not a malt product ...

She recommends sipping seltzer for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, rather than all day long, and to alternate seltzer with less acidic drinks like herbal tea, coconut water, or plain water.

Many people are turning to seltzer, a type of sparkling water, as a healthier alternative to drinking soda. In fact, the amount of seltzer sold in the US doubled between 2010 and 2019.

Seltzer contains carbon dioxide only, which is what makes it fizz. Club soda is made with carbon dioxide, but it also includes mineral salts that give it slightly more body.

More acceptable, perhaps, but also just as healthy? Nutritionists agree that carbonated water (a category that includes seltzer water, which is artificially carbonated, and naturally sparkling ...

“CO2 in carbonated water may promote weight loss by enhancing glucose uptake and metabolism in red blood cells,” a study published Jan. 20 in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health says.