Water has become one of the most popular topics on TikTok since the beginning of April. The hashtag “WaterTok” already has more than 231 million views and countless videos of content creators who have joined the trend of increasing water using syrups and packets of powdered flavoring, in an attempt to make the flavor more attractive and stay hydrated.
@takingmylifebackat42 💚💚💚💚#WATERTOK
The trend seems to have started with creator Tonya, also known as @takingmylifebackat42, who creates the most varied and creative flavored waters, such as salted caramel apple and even watermelon water with cotton candy.
@takingmylifebackat42 I LOVE YALL🫶🏼🫶🏼 SALTED CARAMEL APPLE WATER #water #drinkwater #WATERTOK #flavoredwater #wateroftheday #healthyrecipes #weightloss #ootd #gastricsleeve #motivation #positivevibes
The proposal of a water-based, low-calorie and very tasty drink was popular with people, especially in the United States, and brought a new type of daily content: the water of the day. Through the hashtag “Water of the day”, users share the chosen flavor and encourage their followers to create their own recipes, disclosing how they are hydrating.
@keellylindler Starting the week off with a new water flavor 💦 #teacher #teachersoftiktok #teachertok #teachertoker #teachervlogger #teachervlog #teachervlogs #tryingdrinks #tryingdrinksout #water #watertok #watertiktok #flavoredwater
In general, the method of preparation is simple: water with lots of ice, various flavoring powders, syrups and a straw to mix. In addition, most of the shared videos show the same cup model: the famous 1.3 liter stainless steel Stanley.
@beccers_gordonn Do you guys still consider this water? #watertok #water #skinnysyrups #oceanwater #watertok2023
@febsoares I’m addicted to watertok, everyone happy with their water for the day without hurting anyone #watertok #wateroftheday
The WaterTok Danger
While it just seems like a different method of encouraging water intake, many experts are concerned about the impact additives can have on health.
According to nutritionist Gabriela Chamello, the consumption of water with an excessive amount of sugar can affect organisms in different ways, mainly due to the fact that daily intake generates insulin spikes, and also induces hunger throughout the day.
“This condition can cause what we call insulin resistance and bring about several problems, such as: increased body fat, difficulty gaining muscle mass, fatigue and even more serious problems in the long term, such as pre-diabetes and even diabetes, ovaries. polycystics”, comments Gabriela.
Despite being consumed as a low-calorie drink, the nutritionist informs that “the sugars present in these syrups and flavorings can even exceed the individual daily requirements”. As a suggestion, she points out that the water should be prepared using natural elements: spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves; miscellaneous herbs, such as mint, lemon grass, fennel; rhizomes such as ginger and citrus fruits: orange, lemon, Persian lime.
In the long term, Chemello warns that ingestion can cause some harm to health, from the appearance of acne and allergies, to even “liver damage due to the excess fructose present in these syrups and flavorings”, he adds.
Source: CNN Brasil
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