I'm Bummed

[GaryODS]

I'm getting ready to get back on Atkins, picked up the newest - New Diet Revolution (2002) and am reading it.

My favorite beverage is now on the don't list! Carbonated water (seltzer). HOW COME? It's just gassed water, I don't see how it can have any carbs.

Anyone know why the change?

Gary

[wannabethintoo]

Re: I'm Bummed

It's probably high in sodium.

[GaryODS]

Re: I'm Bummed

Oops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I take it back, what I read on pg 230 " . . . filtered, mineral or spring water (not seltzer)."

If I had read the book from front to back (yeah I know, but I wanted to find out who did it!) I'd have come across the Pg 127-128 where club soda and essense-flavored seltzer w/no calories or aspertame are on the acceptable list.

So I can have my straight seltzer in mass quantities, it just won't count for my daily water requirement.

I actually make my own seltzer so I know there isn't anything in it but water and Carbon Dioxide

[Desertthorn]

Re: I'm Bummed

Mass quantities, plus at least 8 glasses of water is going to make you slosh when you walk Gary.
By the way, don't worry about typos, half of us can't spell and the other half cant type.

[Kent]

Re: I'm Bummed

If it's just water and bubbles, it is certainly allowed and counted. I think what they were referring to in seltzer water was flavored or sweetened kind. That stuff would not be officially counted towards your water intake for the day. Check out this thread:
It's Official: What counts as water

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6779

Here?s a brief guide to the bottled-water options out there, as defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (which regulates bottled water; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulates tap water):

Artesian well water: This is water from a deep well that taps an aquifer, a water source contained within layers of porous rock, sand and earth that is under pressure from surrounding upper layers of rock or clay. When tapped, the pressure in the aquifer pushes the water upward, toward the surface. According to the EPA, water from these aquifers may be purer, as the rock and clay block out contaminants. But despite claims by bottlers, the EPA says there is no guarantee that artesian waters are any cleaner than other ground water.

Mineral water: This is water from an underground source that contains at least 250 parts per million total dissolved solids that result from the water flowing over rocks before being collected. Minerals and trace elements must come from the source of the water, rather than being added later. Different brands of mineral water have different amounts of minerals, depending on the source and even the season.

Spring water: This is underground water that flows naturally to the earth?s surface. Spring water must be collected only at the spring or through a hole that taps into the underground formation feeding the spring.

Well water: This is water from a hole bored or drilled into the ground, which taps into an aquifer.

Sparkling, seltzer, soda and tonic water and club soda: These historically have been considered soft drinks because they may contain sugar or other sweeteners. Today, sugar-free versions are available.

Treated water: Some bottled waters come from municipal sources. In these cases, the water is treated before it is bottled. Some water treatments include:

[MotherOfGizmo]

Re: I'm Bummed

Kent is right, Seltzer water is acceptable! Some folks call it Soda Water or Club Soda, I drink it all the time, Perrier is too exensive and the local store brand of Seltzer water is very cheap, I can't tell much difference in the taste.