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[–] FlyingSquid 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Dude, practically all I drink is unsweetened fruit flavored sparkling water. So good. Essence of fruit without any sugar or sweetener.

[–] roboticide 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same. I like carbonation and so the options are soda (bad for you) or beer (bad for you). And I enjoy both but I don't want to drink them every day.

I originally didn't like sparkling water, then I found flavors I liked and realized it's a great, zero-calorie alternative to any other beverage for dinner.

[–] dustyData 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Make sure to drink plenty of plain water though. Carbonated water can make enamel brittle, specially if it's citrus flavored, as it will be more acidic. I really don't understand the North Americans (and other affluent cultures) fixation with sparkling water. But I come from a culture that used to be addicted to malta. So whatever floats your boat.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I've become addicted to the limoncello or coconut flavored la Croix.

I have no idea why people are so against sparkling water.

[–] FlyingSquid 2 points 1 year ago

Mango or strawberry Bubly for me.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Children don't like bitter acid water.

Personally I'm just pissed everyone stopped making caffeinated seltzer for some reason.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Weird. All the kids in my family love it. They always ask for "pop water" when they come over. Also Target still sells caffeinated seltzer.