Stay Hydrated With Fruits & Vegetables
It is important to drink plenty of water everyday, possibly 8 glasses a day. Your body cannot function properly without enough water which comprises 60 percent of your body weight. Water helps transport oxygen, fat and glucose to your muscles and balances your body temperature, digest food and eliminate waste products. It seems a bit daunting task to drink 8 glasses of water a day, but good news is that you can keep yourself hydrated not just by drinking water but by eating healthy fresh fruits and vegetables. We have compiled the following 6 hugely hydrating and highly nutritional fruits and vegetables all of which are at least 90 percent water content by weight in order to get you hydrated. Here’s the list: Cucumber – 96.7% Water Content Cucumber not only contains high water but also is an excellent source of vitamin C. Slice the cucumbers and add to your salad, dip them into hummus or make a cold cucumber soup by mixing your cucumbers with yogurt and some ice. Celery – 95.4% Water Content Celery contains folate and vitamins A, C and K. It has high water content and neutralizes stomach acid and it is often recommended as natural remedy for heartburn and acid reflux. Slice the celery and add it to your salad or eat them as a snack by dipping them into your favorite dip. Radishes – 95.3% Water Content These refreshing root vegetables provide a burst of spicy and sweet flavor and they are filled with antioxidants such as catechin (also found in green tea). It is a must in summer salad. Tomatoes – 94.5% Water Content Sliced tomatoes will always be a mainstay of salads and sandwiches, but you can also get creative variety of tomatoes. Slide grape or cherry tomatoes together with basil and small pieces of mozzarella cheese into skewer for quick and easy snack or appetizer. Watermelon – 91.5% Water Content It’s obvious that watermelon is full of water, but it is also among the richest sources of lycopene, a cancer fighting antioxidant found in red fruits and vegetables. Get creative by making watermelon ice cubes and add them to your water pitcher. It is a great incentive to drink more water overall.
Strawberries – 91.0% Water Content All berries are good source for hydration, but strawberries are the best among the bunch. Add strawberries to your yogurt for natural sweetness and flavor. The combo of carbohydrates, fiber and protein make a great snack after workout. Cantaloupe – 90.2% Water Content This succulent melon provides a big nutritional for a very few calories. Get adventurous and puree your cantaloupe with orange juice and mint for tasty and refreshing summer drink.
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