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Every so often Web discussions and articles appear on the health benefits and effects of sparkling water. And the results are always the same, sparkling water is as healthy as ever! One of the latest trending topics is effect of sparkling water on digestive health. According to this article on Healthline.com, sparkling water has many digestive health benefits:
Improves swallowing ability
Studies suggest that sparkling water may improve swallowing ability. In one study, 16 healthy people were asked to repeatedly swallow different liquids. Carbonated water showed the strongest ability to stimulate the nerves responsible for swallowing.
Can make you feel fuller
Carbonated water can make you feel fuller after meals when compared with plain water and help you lose weight (read our customer testimonials of weight loss). According to HealthLine, in a controlled study in 19 healthy young women, fullness scores were higher after the participants drank 8 ounces of sparkling water, compared to when they drank still water.
May help relieve constipation
People who experience constipation may find that drinking sparkling water helps relieve their symptoms. In a two-week study in 40 older individuals who had experienced a stroke, average bowel movement frequency nearly doubled in the group that drank carbonated water, compared with the group that drank tap water. What’s more, participants reported a 58% decrease in constipation symptoms.
Helps to relieve stomach pain
There’s also evidence that sparkling water may improve other symptoms of indigestion, including stomach pain. The Healthline.com article references a controlled study that examined 21 people with chronic digestive issues. After 15 days, those who drank carbonated water experienced significant improvements in digestive symptoms, constipation, and gallbladder emptying.
So there you have it. There is one other issue that has been the subject of online discussions of late, and that is whether carbonated water can aggravate IBS (Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome). HealthLine says that sparkling water doesn’t cause IBS, but if you have IBS and are sensitive to carbonated beverages, it may be best to remove them from your diet.
You can read more about the health benefits of sparkling water in our earlier posts here and here.
Cool off with this Naturally Flavored Sparkling Water Recipe
Although I am addicted to Syfo on its own, my everyday beverage life and entertaining consists of mixing Syfo with every juice imaginable.
In a tall or short glass, mix Syfo Lemon-Lime with All Natural Simply Lemonade or Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice. Syfo Wild Cherry is great with All Natural Simply Lemonade with Rasberry. Mix Florida’s Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice or Grape Fruit Juice with Syfo Original Seltzer, Lemon-Lime, Tangerine-Orange or Wild Cherry. The possibilities are endlessly refreshing and “good for you drinks”. Sometimes I combine all of the Syfo beverages together with all of the different juices. Serve at once over ice cubes. Garnish with a wedge of squeezed lime, orange or lemon.
— Cyd M. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
The start of the New Year is traditionally a time of renewed focus and new beginnings, so that makes it a perfect time to refocus on your health, especially this year. Here are a few simple steps you can take, gathered from sources around the Web, that can help you get off to a healthy start in 2025 and help to put the stress of 2024 behind.
Get a good night’s sleep — According to the American Sleep Foundation, about two-thirds of Americans say their sleep needs are not being met during the week with 15 percent reporting less than six hours per night. Between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night is considered optimal for good health.
Eat protein for breakfast – When you rise from that restful sleep, try having a protein-rich breakfast. According to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating a protein-rich breakfast may help control appetite and curb the urge to snack in the evening. It can also improve alertness, energy and performance throughout the day.
Take time during your day to release stress – According to the Mayo Clinic, simple meditation exercises during the day that can be done practically anytime and anywhere can bring both a sense of calm and balance. This can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health.
Exercise for at least 90 minutes a week – According to this article on Discovery Health, you don’t need to exercise for hours a day or run a marathon to get the weight loss, cardiovascular and overall heath benefits. Studies have shown that walking as little as 10 minutes a day increases the heart’s oxygen consumption rate by more than 4 percent while helping to reduce weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Make the switch to healthy beverages – Sugary soft drinks have been associated with weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, dental problems and even depression. A move toward healthy beverages can improve your overall health and keep you hydrated. We recommend Syfo of course.
Continuing our holiday tradition, here are three delicious sparkling water drink recipes for Christmas and Hanukkah.
Glow Water
Ingredients:
4 1/2 cups of Syfo Original Seltzer
1 cucumber, cut into 1/2″ rounds
3 sprigs mint
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 peach, sliced
Ginger, skin removed and sliced into round
1 cinnamon stick
3 strawberries, halved plus 1 lime, thinly sliced
Preparation:
Combine seltzer water with the ingredients of your choice. Stir (and muddle, if desired) your ingredients to release more flavor. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to drink.
Acknowledgement: Photo and recipe from https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54179/glow-water-recipe/
Cranberry Pomegranate Bellini
Ingredients:
For the syrup:
1/2 cup unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
1/2 cup unsweetened 100% pomegranate juice
1 cup sugar
For each Bellini:
1 ounce simple syrup
3 to 4 ounces Syfo Original Seltzer
Squeeze of fresh lime juice
Whole cranberries and slices of lime for garnish, optional
Preparation:
TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP:
In a small pot, stir together fruit juices and sugar.
Set pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
Turn to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring until sugar completely dissolves.Pour syrup in a jar and cool completely. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
TO MAKE A BELLINI:
Pour 1 ounce of cranberry-pomegranate simple syrup into a champagne flute. Top with 3 to 4 ounces of Prosecco. Squeeze a wedge of lime into the bellini. For a garnish, use a toothpick to skewer a whole cranberry and half slice of lime, if desired.
Notes:
If your cranberry and/or pomegranate juice is already sweetened, reduce the amount of sugar in the simple syrup to 1/2 cup.
Acknowledgement: Photo and recipe from https://www.fivehearthome.com/cranberry-pomegranate-bellinis-with-lime/
Sparkling Pear Hanukkah Sangria
Ingredients:
1 (750-milliliter) bottle prosecco, cava, or other dry white sparkling wine, chilled
1 1/2 cups pear liqueur, chilled
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
3 medium green pears, such as D’Anjou or Bartlett, cored and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups Syfo Peach Pear Naturally Flavored Sparkling Water
Ice (optional)
Preparation:
Combine the prosecco, pear liqueur, lemon juice, and pear slices in a large pitcher. Top with the seltzer. Pour into glasses with or without ice.
Notes:
Pear liqueur substitution: Use St. Germain elderflower liqueur if pear liqueur is unavailable.
Acknowledgement: Photo and Recipe from https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-sparkling-pear-hanukkah-sangria-252498
This year, as part of our continuing tradition of bringing to you delicious sparkling waters beverage recipes for Thanksgiving, we thought we would introduce four recipes that don’t need the alcohol. Perfect for the entire family!
Golden Glow Water
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon molasses
juice of 1 lemon
Syfo Original Seltzer for topping
Preparation:
In a glass jar, combine the water, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, honey, molasses, and lemon juice. Shake well to combine. Chill until ready to drink. Shake before serving. Add ice to 2 glasses, pour over the water and top with sparkling water. Drink. Garnish with citrus slices and fresh mint.
Acknowledgement: Photo and recipe from https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/golden-glow-water/
Holiday Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
4 lime wedges
Ice
4 ounces pomegranate juice
8 ounces of Syfo Original Seltzer
Pomegranate seeds
2 highball glasses
Preparation:
In a small sauce pan, heat the water and sugar over high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil. Set aside and let it cool. Place two lime wedges, five mint leaves and half of the simple syrup mixture in each glass. Muddle the ingredients together to infuse the flavors. Add in the ice and pomegranate seeds. Then, pour two ounces of pomegranate juice in each glass, followed by about four ounces of club soda. Stir well.
Garnish the tops of the drinks with extra mint and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Acknowledgement: Photo and recipe from https://www.thebutterhalf.com/holiday-pomegranate-mojito-mocktail-2/
Chocolate Coconut Coffee Seltzer
Ingredients:
1 to 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup cold brew coffee
2 to 3 ounces chilled Syfo Original Seltzer
Ice
1 sliced orange
Preparation:
Combine the chocolate syrup and coconut milk in the bottom of a tall glass and stir until evenly combined. Add ice to the top of the glass, top with the coffee, and stir. Garnish with a slice of orange and top with club soda or seltzer water to your liking (we liked 2 to 3 ounces).
Acknowledgement: Photo and Recipe from http://saltandwind.com/recipes/363-Chocolate-coconut-coffee-seltzer-drink-recipe