There is a lot of information out there about what it takes to stay hydrated and it’s often tough to distinguish facts from myths. Here are some of the most common myths about hydration and the facts you should to know to stay happy and hydrated.

Everyone should drink 8 glasses of water a day.
Although it’s a nice reminder that most of us should aim to drink more, the truth is that not everyone requires 8 glasses of water a day to maintain adequate hydration. The amount of fluids that each person needs varies based on activity level, gender and body size. Other sources of fluids that contribute to hydration include carbonated drinks, juice, milk, coffee, tea, fruits, vegetables and other foods with higher water content.

Only water really hydrates you.
Not true. Many beverages with high water content contribute to the body’s hydration status, including carbonated soft drinks,…

It’s the start of a new year, and we know many of those New Year’s Resolutions are full of promises to have a healthier lifestyle. Staying committed can be tough but Ms. Fizz and SodaStream are here to help!

Check out the New You at www.sodastream.com/thenewyou for all the information you need to help you start drinking smartly, living healthily, and feeling good about yourself. Here you can discover SodaStream’s wide range of syrups, learn all about hydration, and get answers to your questions from our nutritionist, Roni Enten (M.Sc., C.N.S., L.D.N), who will also be answering all of your nutrition questions on Facebook.

Interested to know how many glasses of water should you be drinking? How can you ensure your drinks are healthier? What are some tips to have a balanced meal? How can you get your family active and healthy? Visit the New You…

With just a few days left until Christmas our minds are filled with thoughts of turkeys, in-laws and last minute presents to be wrapped in red and green bows. But what about celebrating a different kind of green this holiday season? Here are a few tips about how to green your holiday!

• Try wrapping your presents in newspaper or recycled wrapping paper this holiday season. We all have a stack of already read magazines lying around – what better way to use them then to cover our gifts with their colorful pages. Pick images related to the gift or that you know will make the recipient smile (puppies always do the trick!)
• Recycle! With so many extra people in the house around the holidays it is easy to get caught up in the Christmas rush and forget your usual recycling habits. Make sure your guests know what products you

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As we start to move into the middle of December you may start to feel that anxious panic that so often accompanies the holiday season. Thoughts of presents to wrap, chestnuts to roast, and halls to deck consume your mind, when you should be enjoying this wonderful time of year with friends and family.

That is why SodaStream wanted to alleviate some of that pressure with our Five Fizzy Days of Festive Fun! Every day this week, visit our SodaStream Facebook Page and “like” and share the Five Fizzy Days of Festive Fun giveaway post! You can also win by visiting SodaStream on Twitter, following us, and retweeting our post. There is a new prize each day this week!

While winners of our fantastic five days of give-a-ways might be tempted to keep their new SodaStream machines and products, might we suggest giving SodaStream as a…

Today is National Brownie Day and who can turn down a chance to celebrate a holiday like that? Use the occasion to experiment with fun and fizzy drinks to pair with your holiday desserts. This time of year can be stressful, so we have included some of our favorite, and oh-so-simple, holiday treats to pair with a couple of fizzy favorites.

First a classic holiday favorite: Gingerbread Men! Real Simple offers a delicious and easy recipe that is sure to leave your guests wanting more. Not only are they incredibly tasty, but they offer a great opportunity to engage the younger members of the family – decorating their little gingerbread men and women! To make this childhood favorite a little more sophisticated pair them with SodaStream’s Ginger Juleps. Muddle the leaves from three sprigs of mint with ½ a tsp. of sugar substitute in the bottom of a…