Plain water is boring. Functional sodas make you want to drink more. Since they’re mostly water, you hydrate by accident. That’s the sneaky genius.
Some have electrolytes. Perfect after a workout. Or after a night of questionable decisions. You can rehydrate while pretending you’re drinking a cocktail. The can even looks fancy.
One brand, Celsius, claims to burn calories. It has ginger and green tea. You sip it and feel like your body is a tiny furnace. Plus, it’s got bubbles. It’s the laziest gym session ever.