Its Summers, Eat These Foods Which Keep You Hydrated

A human is supposed to consume 8-9 glasses of water per day. But the solid foods we consume contain almost 20% of our daily intake of water.

A well-known saying goes like “Our bodies are made up of more than half water and we use it for pretty much every bodily function — from regulating body temperature to removing waste to lubricating joints to carrying oxygen to the cells.” It is the most essential nutrient anybody need. If we work out or in summers our body loses huge amounts of water. In order to stay hydrated not only there is a glass of water but there are plenty other options like water-rich foods and also fluids which balances the body to stay hydrated.

Here we are going to discuss about the foods that keeps your body hydrated. The foods are mentioned according to the water content in it.

• Cucumber – 96.7% water content

The cucumber which is primarily composed of water also contains nutrients like caffeic acid and vitamin C. these nutrients helps in reducing swelling and soothe the skin irritations. This is reason behind the use of cucumbers for swollen eyes and sunburn.

• Celery- 95.4% water content

Celery which contains almost 95% water contains very few calories. The fiber which it contains along with the water fills your stomach when consumed even less. It is also rich in nutrients like vitamins A, C and K. It neutralizes stomach acid and is a natural remedy for acid reflux and heartburn.

• Radishes- 95.3% water content

The refreshing root vegetable Radish is filled with antioxidants along with huge amounts of water. They provide the spicy-sweet flour to the salads which is best in summer.A crunchy texture also makes radishes a perfect addition to healthy summer coleslaw—no mayo required. Slice them up with shredded cabbage and carrots, sliced snow peas, and chopped hazelnuts and parsley, and toss with poppy seeds, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

• Tomatoes- 94.5% water content

Tomatoes are a treasure of riches when it comes to their antioxidant benefits. In terms of conventional antioxidants, tomatoes provide an excellent amount of vitamin C and beta-carotene; a very good amount of the mineral manganese; and a good amount of vitamin E.

Besides these foods, we have a lot more vegetables and fruits that contain huge amounts of water that helps us stay hydrated. We have presented you the top foods that contain maximum amounts of water.

Eat and stay hydrated.