Rubicon Spring Black Cherry Raspberry, Sparkling Spring Water with Real Fruit Juice & Natural Flavours, Only 12 Calories, 12 x 500 ml Multipack Bottles

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Some people may also be concerned about the artificial sweeteners used in Rubicon drinks. These include Sucralose and Acesulfame K. The protein and salt content is very low for all of the drinks, with less than 0.5g per 100ml. And finally, all of the drinks (apart from the sparkling flavours) are a good source of Vitamin C, providing 30mg per serving. Is Rubicon healthy or not? For example, the Rubicon Mango (Sparkling) contains 8% mango purée, whereas the Rubicon Mango (Still) contains 19% mango puree. Instead, some carbonated waters have been linked to improving bone health, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. They suggest that sparkling water should not replace other beverages which are rich in calcium, such as milk. Tooth decay Artificial sweeteners have been linked to cancer and some studies have also linked artificial sweeteners to health problems such as weight gain and diabetes. However, more research is needed to confirm these effects.

A can of Rubicon Raw Energy Drink (500ml), on the other hand, contains 23 grams of sugar, which is close to the recommended limit. It is important to consider these levels when making choices about your overall sugar consumption for the day. Research from 2017 concluded that artificial sparkling water caused erosion to teeth. The extent of erosion increased when greater levels of CO2 was present in the water. Flavoured sparkling water can be even more detrimental to tooth decay due to the addition of citric acid or sugars.According to a Japanese study, drinking sparkling water causes young girls to feel full, yet this study was small and did not compare the results to the effects on males.

Water, Passion Fruit Juice from Concentrate (13%), Sugar, Fructose, Stabiliser (Pectin), Flavourings, Vitamin C, Acid (Citric Acid), Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K) Although sparkling water contains no calories, additives such as sweeteners and sugars can increase the amount of sodium and calories. Nevertheless, sparkling water has not been found to cause weight gain.Consuming a great deal of sugary drinks can cause various health risks including, but not limited to, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and gout. Water, Lychee Puree (14%), Sugar, Fructose, Acid (Malic Acid), Stabilisers (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum), Flavourings, Vitamin C, Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame K) The NHS recommends that people consume no more than 30 grams of sugar per day. A can of Rubicon Sparkling Mango Juice (330ml) contains 15 grams of sugar, which is half of the recommended limit.

Rubicon drinks also contain stabilisers and preservatives, which are added to extend the shelf life of the product. Some people may be sensitive to these ingredients and may experience gastrointestinal problems after consuming them. Carbonated water often contains minerals such as calcium or sodium. This can either occur naturally for all carbonated water or the minerals can be added when artificially made.

The organisation suggested that people are more likely to drink sugary beverages if they smoke, are sleep deprived, do not do enough exercise, frequently eat fast food or rarely eat fruit.

Due to plain sparkling water comprising of only water and CO2, it is viewed as a healthier drink option as it contains no additives such as sugar or sweeteners and will hydrate the body the same as still water. Natural sparkling water occurs when volcanic gases dissolve into natural water sources, whereas pressurised CO2 is injected into the water to create artificial sparkling water. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sugary drinks are the main source of sugar in the American Diet. They state that around 63% of young people drink a sugary beverage containing 143 calories per day. Research has indicated that sparkling water can cause an increase of ghrelin, which causes hunger. However, this was an animal study so cannot be verified to have the same effects on humans. Sparkling water vs other drinks

Ingredients in Rubicon drinks

You could add 100% fruit juice (for example pomegranate), vegetables (for example cucumber), fruit (for example lemon or strawberries), or even herbs (for example mint). Adding these healthy flavours also have the advantage of extra vitamins and minerals. Summary More studies on sparkling water and weight gain should be completed to identify any effects, but numerous other beverages have been proven to contribute to health risks. Some researchers believe carbonated drinks that contain phosphorus, such as soda, can cause a decrease of calcium in bones. Nevertheless, sparkling water contains no phosphorus, so does not pose any risk to bone health.