If you have a sensitive stomach—like, you regularly battle acid reflux or IBS—carbonated water might bloat you or cause discomfort. In that case, listen to your gut. Literally. Your body is the boss, not a TikTok wellness guru.
But for 95% of people, soda water is a perfectly fine, even awesome, way to hydrate. It gets you to drink more water because it’s fun. And anything that makes you drink more water is a win.
Final verdict (with a dramatic pause)
So, does soda water count as water? Yes, emphatically, yes. Go ahead and fill your glass with fizzy joy. Raise it in a toast. Cheers to hydration without the flatness.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to crack open a can of lime seltzer. My cells are thirsty and my sense of superiority is fully intact. 🥤
