Are seltzers better for you than beer?
Drinking Responsibly
Just because hard seltzers are typically healthier than beers, in terms of carbs and calories, doesn’t make them healthy. There is concern that because they know hard seltzers have fewer calories than beers, people readily drink more hard seltzers than they would beers.
Which is healthier beer or white claw?
“Alcohol is still a poison any way you look at it, and you can still get fat from excess alcohol,” says Denis Faye, M.S., Openfit’s executive director of nutrition. And while White Claw is marketed as a lower-calorie alternative to beer, the difference in calories is actually pretty small.
Why is Seltzer bad for you?
Drinking flavored seltzer can potentially pose a bigger risk to your teeth, as some natural flavors like lemon and lime contain citric acid, a highly acidic chemical found in citrus fruits. There is some evidence that citric acid can erode tooth enamel over time, which could lead to cavities and decay.
Can White Claw give you a beer belly?
White Claw and other spiked seltzers contain alcohol, and they’re not magic. This means, like any alcoholic beverage, they can definitely give you a hangover if you drink enough. And that hangover — especially compared to a beer or wine hangover — might make your stomach feel like it’s inhabited by aliens.
Does White Claw cause beer belly?
If you drink White Claw every night instead of other alcoholic drinks, you could lose weight. While the National Institute of Health says alcoholic beverages “may contribute to unwanted weight gain,” its online alcohol calorie calculator makes a case for White Claw consumption.
Is seltzer bad for your kidneys?
A glass of occasional sparkling water isn’t going to be detrimental to your health or kidneys, it’s all about how much you have. Try and cut down on cola beverages for kidney and bone health.
Is it OK to drink seltzer water everyday?
Too much of anything can be bad for your health, and the same is true for sparkling waters, too. Though drinking a can or two a day should generally be okay, Dr. Ghouri warns against making sparkling water an outwardly excessive habit — or completely foregoing flat water for fizzy water exclusively.