Flavored waters can be a healthy addition to your fridge or cooler.
Many people drink them instead of soft drinks and other sugary beverages, which often pack excess calories and little to no nutritional value.
Depending on the type, flavored waters can be refreshing and hydrating without contributing to unwanted weight gain. Some varieties even boast beneficial antioxidants from plant extracts and fruit juices.
Here are 8 of the best-flavored water brands based on their nutritional value.
Frozen Garden fusions
Frozen Garden fusions are blends of 100% fruit and herbs frozen into small pieces, allowing you to flavor your water at home. You simply drop one piece into a glass of water and stir occasionally until it melts in 3–5 minutes.
Each piece makes 12 ounces (355 mL) of flavored water that contains only 5 calories, 1 gram of carbs, and no added sugars or artificial ingredients — plus 6% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C.
Since fusions are made from real fruit, they also supply antioxidants, which combat inflammation and may reduce your risk of chronic disease.
Spindrift makes sparkling water from real fruit juices and pureés.
These ingredients differentiate it from many other brands, which may use natural flavors but don’t identify the specific sources.
Furthermore, their products are free of added sugars, dyes, and artificial ingredients.
Spindrift is available in several flavors, such as raspberry lime, orange mango, and cucumber. Depending on the flavor, each 12-ounce (355-mL) can contains 2–17 calories, 0–4 grams of carbs, and up to 10% fruit juice.
