The mineral water is taken from an underground well or spring and is still bubbly. Still waters are often carbonated to produce sparking water. Still waters are often carbonated to produce sparkling water.
Perrier, the sparkling water from Languedoc in the south of France, is largely given credit for starting the current bottled water craze in the United States.
Although all soft drinks are predominantly water, sparkling waters are in a class by themselves.
Sparkling water can be healthful alternative to soda and alcoholic beverages but if it loaded with fructose and other sweeteners, it may be no better than soda pop.
Sparkling water shimmering bubbles are said to aid digestion, and its liveliness enhances wine, liqueurs, liquors such as Scotch, rye and gin and fruit and vegetable juices.
Chilled sparkling mineral water is the quintessential aperitif when served in a long-stemmed wineglass with a slice of lemon or lime.
Study published in Journal of Nutrition, found out that drinking of sparkling water brought about significant reductions in the level of LDL cholesterol, as well as a significant increase in levels of HDL cholesterol.
Many sparkling waters now come flavored with fruit essences, which are made from oils obtained from the skin of various fruits.
People suffering from intestinal disorders or ulcers should avoid drinking carbonated water because it may be irritating to the gastrointestinal tract.
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