Does Sparkling Water Make You 'Fat'?

[ChairsWithHairs]

A work colleague claims drinking sparkling water makes you bloated and 'fat', anyone know if there is any truth in this? I find still water dull myself, so would much prefer to keep knocking back the sparkling. Thankyou in advance PH, the fountain of all knowledge.

[Sheets Tabuer]

You need to work out how many calories are in carbon dioxide.

[ChairsWithHairs]

Sheets Tabuer said:

You need to work out how many calories are in carbon dioxide.

By 'fat' I think they mean permanently bloated, by some strange stretching of the stomach or similar. This person is Italian.

[Sheets Tabuer]

No the bloating will go with a good burp.

[thegman]

Sheets Tabuer said:

You need to work out how many calories are in carbon dioxide.

I think you will find it is the skin of the bubbles that in the high calorie part

[LordGrover]

It'll be them special lard bubbles to which he's referring.

[mattikake]

Only being stupid makes you fat...

[MacGee]

I must be stupid!

[bexVN]

I think, if I have remembered correctly, that carbonated water will generally have a higher sodium content which can contribute to water retention thus the bloated feeling and poss temporary weight gain due to holding water.

I also read that some believed it can increase cellulite due to the same reasons but I don't know why this would happen and if there is any truth in it.

[jas xjr]

Does sparkling water make you fart? Yes it does

[Sheets Tabuer]

Bex I do believe that's tonic water not sparkling water.

[bexVN]

Sheets Tabuer said:

Bex I do believe that's tonic water not sparkling water.

Oh well, I was close