Go Healthy, Go Bubbly

It's Spring and the weather is getting warm. My husband got home with this sparkling water and I just fell in love with it ! If you like carbonated drinks but do not want the sugar or artificial sweeteners and the calories that usually come with it, here's something you can try!

What is it? Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water (Lime or Pink Grapefruit flavor).

Nutrition facts: Serving size: 1 can (250 ml) Calories: 0 g Total fat: 0 g Sodium: 0 mg Sugars 0 g Calcium 4%

Ingredients:

Carbonated Mineral Water, Natural Flavors

Why it got picked?

1. A great replacement for soda in your weight loss or healthy meal plan. It is 0 in calories, fat, sugar and sodium. 2. It can be used as a mixer for cocktails and mocktails at parties to cut down on calories. 3. It is great for those who has to drink "something" at meal time, at a party or while watching movies. 4. A fun way to satisfy some of your daily fluid needs.

Where to get it?

Most grocery stores.

Other similar drink ideas? Use unflavored sparkling mineral water and add your own 100% juice to create flavors that you like. You can also make your own spa water by adding your own natural ingredients such as cucumber or lemon slices + mint leaves or mixed berries in ice cold water and store in your refrigerator. You can enjoy refreshing water with natural flavor at anytime.

If you want to share your discovery of any tasty and healthy snacks, please feel free to email hazel@smarteater.net.