{"id":7614,"date":"2017-04-13T11:44:25","date_gmt":"2017-04-13T09:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.aquacarpatica.com\/english\/?p=7614"},"modified":"2017-04-13T11:47:33","modified_gmt":"2017-04-13T09:47:33","slug":"health-drinks-vs-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aquacarpatica.com\/english\/2017\/04\/13\/health-drinks-vs-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Drinks vs Water"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to hydration, we are firm believers that nothing is more healthy and more natural that water sourced from protected areas. Depending on what your needs are, there are many options out there that promise the \u201doptimal hydration\u201d, the \u201dbest replenishment\u201d or \u201dthe tastiest drink\u201d, however, not all are as good for your health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sugary drinks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

They damage\u00a0your teeth, especially carbonated ones, but not\u00a0because of artificially added\u00a0CO2,<\/sub>\u00a0but because of the sugar they contain and the other acids, thus putting a strain on your calorie intake without any nutritional values, but increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diet sodas, though they claim not to have any sugar, keep your sweet cravings alive along with the effects of artificially added\u00a0CO2<\/sub>.\u00a0The artificial addition of CO2<\/sub>\u00a0creates harsh conditions throughout the digestive system and actually increases the release of gastric acidity, ultimately leading to hypertension, ulcers, pressure on the diaphragm and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fruit Juice<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Assuming you know it is 100% fruit, one portion (150 ml) should be ok as it contains minerals and vitamins just like a portion out of five fresh fruit and vegetables you should eat every day, but keep in mind juice has less fiber and it does contain sugar. Natural sugar in fruit juice should be lumped together with that added to food and sweetened drinks as free sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sports drinks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sports drinks\u2019 claim that they improve athletic performance and recovery by replacing fluid, energy and electrolytes \u2013 sodium, potassium and chloride \u2013 lost during exercise, however most of them contain a shocking amount of sugar that makes them not as good as natural\u00a0sparkling water for the usual fitness junkie. What works for athletes might not be optimal for normal people, as the extra sugar is not usually consumed through physical activity. In 2012, BMJ\u00a0found a \u201cstriking lack of evidence\u201d<\/a> for any claim related to sports drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beetroot juice<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Newly added to the hip and fashionable healthy drinks, beetroot juice has its advantages, just like any vegetable juice.\u00a0But drink it in moderation: its sugar content is the same\u00a0with an orange and other common fruit juices. It also\u00a0contains a large quantity of nitrates, substances that are linked with an increased risk of stomach cancer and other possible disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

Smoothies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Either its wheatgrass, spinach or berries or whatever you prefer or need, smoothies are to be more regarded as liquid food rather than a drink, as they contain the same amount of calories and sugars as the greens or fruit that they are made of. The percent of water they contain is essential to hydration as well as the water you add to them. Since you are already choosing organic or as healthy as possible, you should consider adding sparkling mineral water to your smoothie for extra natural minerals and\u00a0CO2<\/sub>\u00a0that is linked to the molecules, not artificially added.<\/span><\/p>\n

Naturally Sparkling Mineral Water contains natural bicarbonates, which have proven beneficial health effects.\u00a0Bicarbonates are necessary for digestion<\/a>; they change the acid\/base balance, as well as blood pH and all biological fluids, and also drain lactic acid from the muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n

The high concentration of calcium and magnesium ions provided by nature in naturally sparkling water generates a higher concentration of bicarbonate, creating health benefits such as improved digestion, prevention of kidney stones, and neutralization of the lactic acid produced during physical activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

AQUA Carpatica<\/strong> is the best choice because it is rich in calcium and magnesium bicarbonates.<\/span><\/p>\n