Refreshing, sugar -free, and often perceived as more disalterating, carbonated waters are attracting more and more consumers. But not all sparkling waters are created for nutrition. Some are too salty, others ill-suited to daily consumption … To see more clearly, the dietician Vanessa Bedjaï-Haddad delivers her advice to make the right choices, according to your needs.
What to check on the label before buying
Before choosing gas water, several criteria must be taken into account, starting with the salt content.
“”Check the sodium content expressed in MG/L. You have to choose it as low as possible, for daily consumption “explains the specialist.
Low salt water is better suited in case of hypertension or hypoglucidic diet.
Another point to monitor: minerals and digestive effects. “Bicarbonates and other minerals are useful for digestion or recovery, but beware of excess“She says.
The type of gasification can also make the difference: naturally gaseous (like Badoit, Rozana, St-Yorre) or artificially gasified (such as the crystalin), they do not cause the same sensations or the same side effects. Some bubbles can relieve digestion, but others promote bloating or reflux. “Regarding digestive effects and bloating: listen to your body!”advises Vanessa Bedjaï-Haddad.
Hydration, digestion, sport … Each water has its function
Drinking sparkling water does not pose a problem in itself, even every day, provided you choose it well. “”They hydrate as well as flat water, with the advantage of bubbles that can encourage drinking more “recalls the dietician. Another asset: “The bubbles offer a natural appetite suppressant effect and a healthy alternative to sugary drinks“.
In case of benign digestive disorders (nausea, slow digestion), certain waters can even relieve. “”Sparkling waters can relieve light digestive disorders, stimulating gastric juices“, she says. And after an episode of dehydration or diarrhea, their mineral contribution can promote recovery.
But not everyone can consume it without care. “”Be careful if you suffer from hypertension, heart failure or digestive disorders (irritable intestine, reflux), certain too salty or too gaseous waters can worsen the situation“, she warns.
The best sparkling waters for each use, according to our expert
In general, each sparkling water has advantages and disadvantages. But they also have clean features. According to our expert, for:
- A daily use: “Bet on the Perrier or the San Pellegrino, two waters in sodium with good taste and which allow good hydration“;
- Digestion or magnesium supply: “Rozana is very rich in magnesium “ recommends the dietician. “”But also in sodium, therefore to be avoided continuously“;
- Limit your hypertension: “Perrier, Salvetat or certain very little salty sparkling crystalin “ ;
- Recover after sport: “Vichy St-Yorre, very rich in bicarbonates and sodium“.