• UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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      12 days ago

      We tend to take a thing that is naturally pleasant and overload people with it.

      So, like, a little bit of sugar is supposed to signal ripeness and edibility. But then we take the signal and divorce it from the actual foodstuff, concentrate it, and overload it into a beverage that has no actual nutritional value. This intense sensation

      If you stick to those mildly flavored bubble waters, you get the enjoyment of a bubbly beverage and the slight tang of fruit, without the sugar/caffeine bomb. Alternatively, just squeeze some lemon into hot water (or mild tea). Delicious, good for your throat, warms you up, and your dentist won’t be filling a dozen cavities the next time you see him.

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      For those that don’t want to click the link.

      Drinking carbonated water once in a while likely won’t harm your enamel. However, regular consumption—especially sipping throughout the day—can lower your mouth’s pH and stress your enamel far more than you might expect.