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Seltzer water isn't any better or worse for you than regular tap or bottled water. Seltzer water contains carbon dioxide, but this does not change the nutrient profile of the water. If anything, it may make you feel full faster. Some claim that carbonation aids digestion, however this has not been proven scientifically.
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Fuze drinks are carbonated beverages or teas that are enriched with vitamins and minerals. The nutrient profile differs among the flavors, (for example, the Slenderize line is lower in sugar and calories.) To answer the first part of your question: because these beverages are FDA regulated, they must contain the quantity (or close to it) of vitamins and minerals listed on the label. These quantities are not always exact, but the FDA has standards of what they deem to be an acceptable range.
I put Fuze drinks in a similar category that I put Vitamin Water: it's probably no different from taking a supplement and drinking some water. With the exception of the low calorie versions, these beverages contain almost as much sugar as soda. Ideally, you don't want to drink your calories, as this could lead to unwanted weight gain.
These beverages are absolutely not sufficient meal replacements. They are too low in calories and do not contain a sufficient amount of fat, fiber or protein to equal a meal. Two things to bear in mind when a company comes out with a new product, such as this one:
1. This is a food company that is trying to make money, therefore they will try to distinguish their product as unique from similar ones. In actuality, it is not that much different from other drinks on the market.
2. You want to obtain all nutrients, vitamins and minerals from actual food. Whole foods, in their most natural form, (with water to drink) is the best way to go. It is a lot easier for our bodies to absorb vitamins from food than it is from foodlike substances. -
Rhubarb is a vegetable, but it is often treated like a fruit. It is nicknamed the "pie plant" because it is commonly incorporated into pies, compotes or crisps. It imparts a sour flavor, which complements the sweetness of the fruit.
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Sarah is a registered dietitian and a certified dietitian nutritionist in the state of New York. She works as an HIV nutrition specialist at GMHC, a non-for profit HIV/AIDS organization in Chelsea.
