Why Everyone Keeps Adding Sugar-Free Sweeteners to Their Water

If you have trouble drinking the daily recommended amounts of water each day—which starts at about 91 ounces for women and 125 ounces for men—then adding some flavor to your glass may sound appealing. And that’s basically the gist of a new TikTok nutrition trend, dubbed “watertok”—though some might argue watertok-ers take their flavors to the extreme. As you’ll see in the viral videos, users mix in a sugar-free, low-calorie powder or syrup, featuring flavors like “Skittles original punch,” with ice and water. Some people even create a full water bar (yes, that’s like a liquor bar but with water), featuring flavors like “Jolly Rancher watermelon,” “mermaid,” a tropical citrus with coconut, or “unicorn,” a tart blue raspberry with a hint of cotton candy (now you can see the extreme). Users blend up these watertok recipes all in hopes of encouraging more H2O consumption. As runners, most of us would benefit from drinking more water. After all, you have to drink enough for your body’s basic needs, plus to replace any fluids you lost from sweating during a long run or workout. And sure, adding unique flavors to H2O could give you some much-needed encouragement to drink up. But are sugar-free flavors the way to go to support your overall health? [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [Why Everyone Keeps Adding Sugar-Free Sweeteners to Their Water]( [Why Everyone Keeps Adding Sugar-Free Sweeteners to Their Water]( [Why Everyone Keeps Adding Sugar-Free Sweeteners to Their Water]( If you have trouble drinking the daily recommended amounts of water each day—which starts at about 91 ounces for women and 125 ounces for men—then adding some flavor to your glass may sound appealing. And that’s basically the gist of a new TikTok nutrition trend, dubbed “watertok”—though some might argue watertok-ers take their flavors to the extreme. As you’ll see in the viral videos, users mix in a sugar-free, low-calorie powder or syrup, featuring flavors like “Skittles original punch,” with ice and water. Some people even create a full water bar (yes, that’s like a liquor bar but with water), featuring flavors like “Jolly Rancher watermelon,” “mermaid,” a tropical citrus with coconut, or “unicorn,” a tart blue raspberry with a hint of cotton candy (now you can see the extreme). Users blend up these watertok recipes all in hopes of encouraging more H2O consumption. As runners, most of us would benefit from drinking more water. After all, you have to drink enough for your body’s basic needs, plus to replace any fluids you lost from sweating during a long run or workout. And sure, adding unique flavors to H2O could give you some much-needed encouragement to drink up. But are sugar-free flavors the way to go to support your overall health? If you have trouble drinking the daily recommended amounts of water each day—which starts at about 91 ounces for women and 125 ounces for men—then adding some flavor to your glass may sound appealing. And that’s basically the gist of a new TikTok nutrition trend, dubbed “watertok”—though some might argue watertok-ers take their flavors to the extreme. As you’ll see in the viral videos, users mix in a sugar-free, low-calorie powder or syrup, featuring flavors like “Skittles original punch,” with ice and water. Some people even create a full water bar (yes, that’s like a liquor bar but with water), featuring flavors like “Jolly Rancher watermelon,” “mermaid,” a tropical citrus with coconut, or “unicorn,” a tart blue raspberry with a hint of cotton candy (now you can see the extreme). Users blend up these watertok recipes all in hopes of encouraging more H2O consumption. As runners, most of us would benefit from drinking more water. After all, you have to drink enough for your body’s basic needs, plus to replace any fluids you lost from sweating during a long run or workout. And sure, adding unique flavors to H2O could give you some much-needed encouragement to drink up. But are sugar-free flavors the way to go to support your overall health? [Read More]( [Read More](   [World Record! Faith Kipyegon Runs 3:49.11 for 1500 Meters]( [World Record! Faith Kipyegon Runs 3:49.11 for 1500 Meters]( She ran her last lap in 58.81 seconds, looked at the clock, and tumbled to the track in joy. [Read More](       [These Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts Will Make Any Runner Dad’s Day]( [These Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts Will Make Any Runner Dad’s Day]( Because the last thing he needs is another tie. 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