Sparkling Water: Is It Healthy? <br />Experts Weigh In Many people have made the <br />switch to carbonated water <br />in an effort to cut calories. But is it as healthy as <br />regular water? Finally, <br />here are some answers. Weight Loss Sticking to plain seltzer water <br />is the best, as it has zero calories. <br />Be wary of sparkling waters <br />with added sugars or sweeteners. Personal trainer and dietitian Jim White, RD, ACSM Oral Health For awhile, people debated whether <br />or not the carbonation in sparkling water could harm tooth enamel. Dentist Ronald T. Plotka, DDS Overall Health Sparkling water does its job as <br />far as hydration, but it can be <br />difficult to get the 64 ounces <br />of water that you need in a day. Jim White, RD, ACSM