8 Best Water Flavorings and Enhancers, According to Dietitians

YOU KNOW YOU’RE supposed to drink plenty of water each day. Still, guzzling all that H2O isn’t always easy—or delicious— for those who don’t enjoy swilling water like it’s a part-time job.

Plus, sometimes rather than opt for an electrolyte-rich sports drink, you just want to make your water do more work for you and “boost” the beverage with some added nutrition benefits. That’s where water flavorings and enhancers come to help.

These drops or powders add a splash of flavor to the beverage and/or enhance water’s nutrition. But of course, some can be loaded with unnecessary ingredients and a ton of added sugars. Luckily, says Jamie Nadeau, R.D.N., there are so many different products that can make water more appealing to drink that have low amounts of or no sugar. “From drops to packets to electrolyte powders, there really is something available for everyone to up your water intake,” she says.

And as Mary Wirtz, R.D., consultant for Mom Loves Best notes, water flavoring products are ubiquitous at most grocery retailers these days, and you can readily purchase them online. “The goal of these products is to help enhance the flavor profile of water and some brands also boast additional electrolytes for adequate hydration,” she says.

Here are 8 great water flavorings, according to dietitians.