If you’re on the hunt for more vitamins in your daily diet, drinking vitamin water might be the solution you’re looking for.
These flavored waters not only deliver an extra jolt of vitamins to your system, but they taste great and are easy to take with you anywhere you go.
So which is the best vitamin water flavor? You could always ask your doctor, but why not ask someone else?
Let our comprehensive list of the best vitamin water flavors zero help you determine which flavor suits your tastes and gives you the health benefits you’re looking for.
Best tasting options
Vitamin Water is a drink that packs some serious nutrition while having an almost overly good taste.
Because of that, it’s also one of my favorite drinks to grab when I’m feeling like I need to get more water into my system (it’s important to keep hydrated!).
But, at least for me, buying all those different options can be pricey. So I thought it would be fun and helpful to compile a list of my favorite Vitamin Water flavors!
All-natural/organic options
Today’s market is overflowing with options for non-caffeinated, healthy drinks.
Many are formulated to be low in calories, high in nutrients and loaded with vitamins.
Some, such as Vitamin Water Zero products from Glacéau (owned by Coca-Cola), provide users with essential electrolytes to replenish body fluids lost during exercise.
These options may have added benefits over standard sport drinks, but they aren’t your only option for getting a healthy boost when working out or playing sports.
The good news is that you can enjoy an electrolyte drink free of artificial sweeteners and sugars if you make it yourself! Here are some ways to get your healthy fix using fresh ingredients straight from nature.
Zero-calorie options
If you’re counting calories, it’s a good idea to avoid adding any additional sweeteners to your water.
One bottle of Vitamin Water, for example, contains 100 calories—this means most zero-calorie options are better choices if you’re watching your weight.
So consider picking up a bottle of fruit juice or regular flavored water instead. For example, plain sparkling water is calorie-free and offers an alternative with no sugar added.
There are also several brands of zero-calorie seltzer waters on store shelves these days.
Many come in fruity flavors (similar to Vitamin Water) but some companies offer carbonated still varieties as well—and these work great with citrus slices!
Try adding sliced lemons and limes for extra flavor!
Low-calorie options
If you’re trying to watch your weight or limit calories, choosing low-calorie options is a good idea.
However, it’s important to remember that even these choices can be high in sugar, so read nutrition labels and avoid artificial sweeteners if possible.
Also, check serving sizes: just because something says it has zero calories doesn’t mean you can drink all day; some beverages are meant for sipping only.
And no matter what size drink you choose, remember to count calories from other foods throughout your day.
Best store-bought brands
With so many options, it can be tough to find a healthier drink than soda. To help you make better choices when looking for a drink that fits your weight loss goals, we’ve rounded up our favorite store-bought options.
Check out our lists of not only popular brand names but our top picks from each category: zero-calorie sparkling waters, zero-calorie sports drinks, and zero-calorie plain bottled waters.
Pros & Cons
Water is an incredibly healthy beverage, but plain H2O can get boring. That’s where flavored waters come in: they offer a new flavor twist that’s zero-calorie and also free of artificial sweeteners. But just because these flavorings is natural doesn’t mean they’re all created equal. Some vitamins and minerals are better for you than others, so we looked at five common (and delicious) combinations to see which one reigns supreme as the king of flavored waters.
And here's how you can judge them: Look for no more than 150mg per 8 ounces—that's your daily recommended amount of Vitamin C.
Summary
There are a few essential things we must remember when looking for vitamin water.
First, we want to get our money’s worth and be sure that we’re getting vitamins in each bottle; second, like with any carbonated beverage, we have to make sure it has a good flavor—otherwise, why would anyone buy it?
If you’re not interested in reading through a full review of all my favorite brands and varieties, here are my picks for the top five on both counts: flavored and unflavored.