Does seltzer hydrate you?

A registered dietititan gives the verdict, including how it compares to regular water in terms of hydration.

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Theres a legit reasonwhy many people prefer seltzer.

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The happy fizz of carbonation makes drinking water a heck of a lot more exciting.

Which raises an important question: Does seltzer hydrate you?

First, its important to know exactly what were talking about when it comes to whats in your glass.

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Seltzer is just carbonated water.

Club soda often has sodium added to carbonated water which is how it differs from seltzer, says Glassman.

If you are lacking sodium, the club soda may actually help hydrate you, says Glassman.

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To put that in perspective, acan of club sodahas 99 milligrams, on average.

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Plus,can you guess which seltzer brand a registered dietitian deemed the absolute healthiest?

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