Soda water is a type of drink that contains 0.4 to 0.6 grams of sodium bicarbonate per liter. Sodium bicarbonate is an inorganic salt. When it is mixed with water, it releases carbon dioxide gas, which is why soda water has bubbles. The pH value of ordinary soda water is 7.5~9.0, which is a slightly alkaline drink. This drink can occur naturally or be produced artificially. Purely natural soda water comes from unpolluted depths underground and does not contain any additional additives. Its ingredients and taste come from nature. In addition to sodium bicarbonate, natural soda water also contains a variety of trace elements (such as boron, zinc, selenium, chromium, etc.), so it is a good drink. Only a few countries in the world, such as France, Russia, Germany, and China, produce natural soda.
In addition to direct drinking, soda water is also widely used in cooking, beverage making, medical and household cleaning and other fields. In cooking, soda water can be used to make fluffy pastries and breads, making food more delicious. In beverage production, soda water is one of the main ingredients in making carbonated drinks, such as soda water, lemon soda water, etc.
Sparkling water is a kind of mineral water rich in minerals. It is characterized by a large amount of carbon dioxide gas dissolved in the water. When the carbon dioxide dissolves in the water and reaches saturation, the remaining carbon dioxide will exist in the form of bubbles in the water. CO2 dissolves in the water to form Carbonic acid, carbonic acid is a binary weak acid, so sparkling water is acidic. Therefore, it will have a fresh and delicate bubble taste when drinking.
Sparkling water can be divided into natural sparkling water and artificial sparkling water. Natural gas bubble water is formed by carbon dioxide naturally dissolved into water, while artificial bubble water is made by a sparkling water machine using instantaneous strong pressure to press only food-grade carbon dioxide gas into the water. The main features of sparkling water are "sugar-free" and "healthy", and its taste is fresh and has the effects of relieving constipation, increasing appetite, enhancing satiety, producing body fluids and quenching thirst.
As a healthy drink, the carbon dioxide in sparkling water itself can promote the body's appetite by increasing the release of "hunger hormones." Sparkling water is by no means a panacea for treating various illnesses.
1. The method of making homemade soda water is relatively simple. Take a small spoonful (about 2~3 grams) of baking soda and put it into an empty mineral water bottle, then fill it with cold boiled water or purified water (about 500 ml), shake it well and dissolve it before drinking.
2. In order to improve the taste, you can add an appropriate amount of sugar to dilute the bitter taste of baking soda.
3. You can also add lemon slices or edible citric acid (white vinegar can also be used instead) to increase bubbles and improve the taste. Add citric acid or white vinegar to soda water, seal and shake well to dissolve carbon dioxide in the water and create bubbles.
The process of making soda is relatively simple. Some commercially available sodas also add various juices, teas and other ingredients to increase the diversity of taste.
Quench thirst: The main component of soda water is water, so drinking soda water can relieve thirst.
Promote defecation: Soda water is weakly alkaline and can neutralize gastric acid, helping to relieve the symptoms of indigestion and constipation. Drinking soda during constipation can relieve difficult bowel movements and dry stools.
Maintain electrolyte balance: Soda water is rich in sodium. When the body loses sodium due to sweating during exercise, drinking soda water in moderation can help maintain the body's electrolyte balance.
Nourish the stomach: Soda water is weakly alkaline and has a certain neutralizing effect on gastric acid. It can nourish the stomach and relieve discomfort caused by excessive gastric acid.
Promote uric acid excretion: The sodium bicarbonate in soda water can promote uric acid excretion and help prevent hyperuricemia and gout.
It should be noted that although soda water has many benefits, not everyone is suitable for drinking it. Especially when making homemade soda, if the alkalinity is too high, patients with stomach problems may produce carbon dioxide in the body after drinking it, causing gastric bloating, abdominal distension and other adverse reactions. In addition, some soda products on the market may have large amounts of added sugar, sweeteners, and flavors, and drinking large amounts may be harmful to the body. Therefore, when drinking soda, you need to drink it in moderation according to your physical condition and needs.
Physical obesity: Soda water contains a certain amount of sodium bicarbonate. If consumed in large amounts for a long time, it may increase the sodium ion content in the body and easily lead to water and sodium retention, leading to body obesity.
Stomach discomfort: Soda water is an alkaline drink. Long-term consumption of large amounts may irritate the gastric mucosa and may cause gastric discomfort symptoms such as stomach burning and acid reflux. Soda may also neutralize gastric acid, causing it to be neutralized for a long time, thereby weakening digestion and causing achlorhydria.
Affects development: If you consume too much sodium bicarbonate in soda water, it may affect the absorption of calcium in the body, leading to osteoporosis, and may also affect height development. In addition, the phosphates in soda water will inhibit the body's absorption of calcium and increase calcium loss.
Increased blood pressure: Soda water is rich in sodium ions. Long-term drinking will increase the sodium ions in the body and may cause high blood pressure or aggravate the condition.
Alkalosis: Soda water is a weak alkaline water containing carbon dioxide and sodium hydroxide. Drinking it in moderation can neutralize excessive stomach acid and relieve symptoms such as acid reflux and heartburn. However, drinking a lot of soda water may cause alkalosis, because soda water is weakly alkaline. Long-term and large-scale use will cause imbalance and disorder of the acid-base balance in the body, leading to alkalosis.
Osteoporosis: Drinking a lot of soda water creates an alkaline environment, which will affect the body's absorption of calcium ions. In severe cases, it will cause osteoporosis and other diseases.
Nutritional Absorption Disorder: Moreover, if the body is in a state of gastric acid deficiency for a long time, the speed of absorbing various nutrients will slow down, and absorption disorders will occur, which will lead to malnutrition.
Lack of gastric acid: Usually soda water is a common drink in daily life, and soda water is a weak alkaline water. If you drink it for a long time and in large quantities, it may cause gastric acid to be neutralized for a long time, resulting in weakened digestive ability and gastric acid deficiency.
Therefore, in daily life, it is recommended to drink soda water in moderation and avoid long-term or excessive drinking. If you experience discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time.
Ingredients:
100 grams of seedless green grapes, 130 grams of cold boiled water, 15 grams of fine sugar, 2 slices of lime, and appropriate amount of ice cubes
Production process:
Prepare the ingredients used, remove the stems of the green grapes and wash them with running water, and rub the surface of the lime with salt. If the taste of the green grapes is sour, add more sugar, and if it tastes very sweet, add less or no sugar.
Wash the clean green grapes, soak them in light salt water for a while, wash them again and wipe them dry with kitchen paper.
Put the grapes and granulated sugar into the juice cup, pour in cold boiled water to the highest scale line, about 150 grams. Turn on the power and stir for 40 seconds before stopping.
Open the cup lid, and the grape juice is ready. If you feel there are particles, you can beat it again. Then take off the juice cup, replace the aerator cover, rotate it to the left to push the middle hole of the cover open, and put in the bubble egg.
Cover the lid and start making bubbles. After the machine stops, open the lid and take out the bubble egg and throw it away. Put ice cubes and lemon slices in the glass, pour in the beaten grape juice, and the cool and delicious grape juice bubble water is ready.
Relieve constipation: The water content in sparkling water is high, which can enhance the body's metabolism. It is also rich in dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, relieve constipation, and help digestion and excretion.
Increase appetite: Sparkling water contains rich sodium citrate, which can stimulate taste buds and enhance appetite. Suitable for people with poor appetite.
Enhance satiety: Sparkling water contains rich carbon dioxide, which expands in the stomach and can make the body feel full. This helps reduce food intake and can assist in weight loss.
Promoting body fluid and quenching thirst: Sparkling water has a unique taste and rich layers. It can stimulate the secretion of human glands, increase the secretion of body fluid, and has a certain effect of promoting body fluid and quenching thirst.
Promoting digestion: The carbon dioxide in sparkling water is released in the stomach, which helps stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, thereby promoting the digestion process of food.
It should be noted that the drinking of sparkling water should be moderate to avoid excessive drinking, which will cause excessive burden on the gastrointestinal tract, hiccups or indigestion. In addition, sparkling water containing sugar or additives may be harmful to health, and the ingredients should be paid attention to when choosing.
Cause gastrointestinal discomfort symptoms: Sparkling water itself is a carbonated beverage. Long-term and large-scale drinking of sparkling water may cause excessive secretion of gastric acid, damage the gastric mucosa, and cause abdominal and bloating pain.
Stomach bloating: After entering the digestive system, sparkling water releases carbon dioxide gas, which leads to increased gastrointestinal gas. Patients will experience symptoms such as hiccups and bloating, which may even affect appetite and sleep quality in severe cases.
Increase the probability of osteoporosis: Sparkling water contains carbon dioxide, phosphorus, etc. Carbon dioxide and phosphorus will significantly promote the loss of calcium in bones to a certain extent. Therefore, if you drink a lot of sparkling water or for a long time, it is easy to increase the probability of osteoporosis, and patients may have pain in the waist, knees, legs, etc.
Teeth corrosion: Since carbon dioxide is added to sparkling water during production, carbon dioxide is easily formed into a carbonic acid substance after dissolving in water, which has a certain degree of micro-corrosiveness. If you drink a lot of sparkling water for a long time, it is easy to cause certain corrosion to the teeth, causing the teeth to discolor or damage. Therefore, try not to drink a lot of sparkling water at ordinary times.
It should be noted that after drinking sparkling water, you should rinse your mouth with clean water in time to avoid corrosion of your teeth. People with weak stomachs should try to avoid drinking too much sparkling water at ordinary times. You can eat some fresh vegetables and fruits, such as celery, apples, etc. at ordinary times.
Both types of water have their own benefits for the body. Sparkling water can effectively promote human metabolism, promote gastrointestinal motility, relieve constipation symptoms, and effectively balance the body's pH. For people who love to eat meat, drinking sparkling water can decompose the ammonia produced during the digestion of meat and excrete it from the body.
Soda water can neutralize part of the stomach acid, reduce the concentration of stomach acid, and relieve the discomfort caused by excessive or concentrated stomach acid secretion. Washing your face with soda water can soften rough skin and accelerate the shedding of dead skin; Improve speed endurance; Relieve rheumatism; Gargling with soda water can relieve oral and throat diseases.
When choosing soda water or sparkling water, you should consider it based on your personal needs and physical condition.
