Hidden sources of Carbonated drinks
Fizzy drinks add gas and can worsen bloating and reflux.
Where it hides
- Kombucha and hard seltzers — carbonated from fermentation or added CO2, easy to overlook since they're marketed as "healthy" or "light"
- Beer, champagne, and sparkling wine — the carbonation is part of the drink even when alcohol is the main focus of attention
- Fountain sodas refilled at a restaurant — easy to lose track of total volume when a glass gets refilled through a meal
- "Sparkling" flavored teas, lemonades, or juices at cafes — carbonation can be added to a drink that otherwise sounds like a still beverage
- Effervescent tablets (Alka-Seltzer, some fizzy vitamin/electrolyte tablets) — the fizzing action means CO2 is being introduced right before you drink it
- Soda used in a recipe (floats, glazes, marinades) — carbonation and ingredients from the soda carry into the finished dish
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