Is seltzer better than soda?

Question

I have been drinking seltzer because i thought it was a healthier alternative to soda. But is that true?

Answer 1

Seltzer is basically water that is carbonated.

Well it is.

So I'd say its better than soda for health wise.

Answer 2

According to Dietitian Lois Maurer, RD, CDE, of the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts, despite what is often claimed, bottled waters are no purer or better for you than regular tap water. She goes on to explain that aside from the impurities that some regular tap water often has in it, there is little difference between seltzer water and tap water:

Seltzer is the popular name for filtered, carbonated tap water. Unlike mineral water, it does not have any added minerals. Unlike club soda and sparkling water, it does not have added salt. Plain seltzer would therefore have the same 'water' value as regular water.

Under normal circumstances (assuming you have no mineral deficiencies) seltzer (carbonated) mineral water appears to be no exception: "Generally, mineral water is no better for you than tap water, but if you have a low dietary intake of certain minerals, drinking a water with high levels would be helpful," says GP Amanda Kirby, a member of the Expert Group on Hydration.

Answer 3

seltzer water is better because it doesn't have calories or sugar.... almost anything is better than soda : )