Foods That Will Keep You Hydrated In The Summer

Dr. Enrique Jacome

Now that summer is almost here, it is important to stay hydrated. The scorching heat of the sun usually leads us to profuse sweating; the body loses water hence we need to maintain the required level of water. Dehydration can lead to loss of energy, headaches and decreased metabolism. Every individual should drink at least 8 glasses of water each day in order to avoid dehydration. However, drinking water is not the only way to stay hydrated; there are some kinds of food which increase the level of hydration in our body. 


Hydrated foods like fruits and vegetables do not only increase the level of water in our body but also gives fiber, protein and other nutrients which are necessary for the body! We will be discussing some kinds of food items that can help you stay hydrated:

Cucumber
Cucumbers have high water content, like many other fruits and vegetables. However eating cucumber would not only help in the hydration process but it would also provide you with many nutrients like Vitamin C. Hence try to add cucumber in your diet plan; you could eat plain cucumber or use it to make a cool refreshing drink!

Coconut Water
One of the best and easiest ways to beat the heat and to stay hydrated is drinking coconut water! Coconut water replaces the water content that is lost when you sweat during hot climate. This is one item that is easily available in many stores. So when you feel hot chose to have coconut water.

Apple
There is a reason behind the saying “an Apple a day keeps the doctor away”! Apples can not only help you to hydrated, but is also rich in various nutrients and helps one to avoid many diseases including cardiac diseases and even cancer. There are many different ways in which you can enjoy this fruit; pies, drinks or even plain. Just try to include an apple in your daily diet.

Pineapple
Pineapple, most of you guys enjoy this fruit with your desserts, salads and drinks like Pina colada. This fruit has high water content which helps you to stay hydrated! It also has other benefits like it helps to lose weight and they also help with the digestion process.

Carrots
This particular vegetable has 90 percent water content! Carrots also help to reduce the chances of any heart diseases; they improve the eyesight and have antioxidants as well. You could use carrot to make your salad however in this hot weather a glass of carrot juice sure sounds appealing!

Berries
Strawberries, blackberries and blueberries most of us are in love with one or more of these fruits already. However these seasonal fruits do not only help in the detoxification of the body but they also have high water content that help to stay hydrated. So when they are in season make sure to stock them up for summer!

Lettuce
Lettuce is one of the vegetables that have the highest water content that is more than 90 percent. This particular vegetable could be used to make excellent salads, try to get used to eating green salads because the benefits derived are not only limited to hydration; there are many other health benefits.

We now know that water is not the only thing that helps to hydrate the body, however it is important to understand that even though we have food substitutes for water; water itself is very important and this is one drink that helps you to the hydrate the most! So keep on drinking water but also try to include these food items in your diet as well.

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