Tonic water whichgoes with ginlikepeanut butter goes with jelly has quite the interesting backstory.

Tonic water originated in 19thcentury India, a time when that country was governed by the British.

You’d think that being made with medicine would make tonic water super-healthy, wouldn’t you?

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In fact, the opposite may be true.

Most commercially-produced tonic water is made with sugar to counteract the bitterness of the quinine.

Should you be concerned about this?

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Our verdict: Avoid tonic water as a daily drink if you’re concerned about your waistline.