More and more people are using flavoring sticks and powders to dissolve in water to flavor it and make it more pleasant for those who struggle to drink a lot during the day, especially in summer when it becomes necessary to increase the quantity of liquids: “Basically they don’t hurt. They are flavorings designed for those who struggle to drink water or for those who want to give it a more pleasant taste. Their goal is add flavor without significantly altering the characteristics of the water and without adding calories. From this point of view they do exactly what they promise. If they can help a person drink more during the day they can be an absolutely valid choice. The important thing is to consider them one tool to increase water consumption and not attribute to them properties that go beyond what they can actually do” explains Dr. Riccardo Roveda, nutritional biologist.
