General: Seltzer water VS soda

[NekkoCat]

I have seen several threads about how drinking soda (regular or diet) is not good for you. I don't drink much soda, but I do drink a lot of seltzer water. Is the carbonation bad for you? I was thinking that it is all of the other things in soda that make it bad for you, but I am not sure of the role of carbonation in it. Any opinions?

 

[NurseLRT]

No, carbonation is not bad for you. It's just carbon dioxide added to water. Keep up the good work with the seltzer. It's better than soda. I used to drink seltzer a lot with lemon when I was working in the service industry.

 

[WD]

I was drinking Perrier all of the time and the doctor told me any carbination is bad for you. It affects bone loss and osteoporosis.
Diane Sue

 

[NurseLRT]

That is true Diane Sue! duh, I forgot about that. Phosphoric acid depletes calcium in bones. Perrier does contains calcium, so it's not all bad. I wouldn't drink gobs of it, but I don't think a couple would hurt you.

 

[WD]

Yes, I still drink it once in awhile. I like to put an ounce or two of juice in it for extra flavor.
Diane Sue

 

[NekkoCat]

Ahh! That makes sense! Thanks for the info!