There is great debate over the benefits of still and sparkling water. While water is great for employee health and hydration, is one better? Does the carbonation make the water less hydrating? Is still water better for you? RDS Vending pulled together some facts in this blog about still and sparkling water. That way you can make an informed decision on what is healthiest for you to drink. And what types of water options to include in your employee break room.
Taste and Texture Can Boost Employee Health
To reap the benefits of water, first, you need to drink it. For some people, this is easy. To them, water tastes great just as it is. They enjoy a glass straight from the break room tap. Others might enjoy still water if it’s chilled, like the bottles in Philadelphia cold beverage vending machines.
Other people find still water, regardless of what state it’s in, to be flat and tasteless. If still water is the only option, they are likely to drink something else. Enter sparkling water. The bubbles give water a different mouth feel. Carbonation is fizzy and a bit tangy. Plus, there are also lots of naturally flavored sparkling waters. The beverage coolers in your Philadelphia micro-market might have LaCroix, Bubly, Polar Springs, or other sparkling water options.
The better taste and mouth feel can encourage people to drink more water. That means, offering it in your break room could promote hydration. That boosts employee health and well-being too.
Employee Health is All About Hydration
So why exactly is drinking water so good for you? There are many reasons, but the broadest is that water replenishes your body. It refills fluids used as you think, eat, digest, sleep, move, talk, blink, etc. That makes it an all-around great thing to drink. There’s research that being hydrated can even improve concentration and boost mood. In addition, drinking water doesn’t add calories, sugar, or artificial additives (in most cases) to your daily total. That’s a win for anyone watching their weight and diet.
But does the carbonation affect how hydrating water is? The answer is no. According to the Associated Press fact-checking and Healthline, sparkling water is just as hydrating as still water. The bubbles make no difference in how the body takes in the water.
There may actually be an advantage to sparkling water. For some people, it can aid in digestion by making them feel full. That makes it a great option for employees trying to manage their weight in order to meet wellness goals. And as we mentioned earlier, many people prefer the taste.
For some people, carbonation can cause discomfort or even an upset stomach. Still water is the best option for these members of your team. We suggest a water filtration service to bring the best still water options to your break room. We can customize it to your break room space. Plus, the water is available on-demand via a tap, hot and cold. It can also be used to boost your Philadelphia office coffee and tea service.
The Choice Comes Down to Personal Preference
In the end, the choice of sparkling water or still water comes down to personal preference. If you like the crispness and fizz of a sparkling option, it’s a healthy beverage choice. But if you like the pure, smoothness of still water, that’s excellent too. Choose the option that helps you drink the most water and reap those water benefits!
Interested in getting water options in your Philadelphia break room? It’s time to contact RDS Vending. We have not just still and sparkling water solutions, but other services that will upgrade your break room. Call us today at 610.731.0100. We look forward to working together.