The Refreshing Truth: Sparkling Water and Everyday Hydration
Control the ingredients in your sparkling drinks.
The basics
Plain sparkling water is simply water with dissolved carbon dioxide. When prepared without sugar, syrups, or juice, it contains no added sugar and essentially no calories. That makes it a practical alternative to sweetened soft drinks.
Hydration without the extra sugar
Plain sparkling water contributes to your daily fluid intake, just as still water does. If you enjoy bubbles, it may help you choose water more often. There is no need to make exaggerated promises about weight loss or special health effects.
Make it your own
The choice of ingredients is what matters. Add mint, citrus slices, or fresh fruit to an already sparkling drink, and be mindful that juices and syrups add sugar and calories. Follow the Rio Jugo operating instructions for which beverages and methods are suitable.
Adapted from a previous Rio Soda article; product and nutrition claims have been clarified.