You might be thinking, “But what about all those flavored waters and fancy infusions?” Ah, that’s where the plot thickens—literally. Plain, tap, spring, or mineral water? Zero calories. Bottled, filtered, or straight from the garden hose (please don’t)? Still zero calories.
The moment you add a squeeze of lemon, a splash of juice, or a packet of flavor, you’ve introduced calories. A lemon wedge? That’s about 1 calorie. A full lemon squeezed in? Maybe 12 calories. You’re basically a mad scientist now.
And don’t even get me started on “vitamin waters” or “essence waters” at the store. They often sneak in sugar or artificial sweeteners. Read the label, friend—that’s not water; that’s a disguised soda.
