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Water-rich foods that can help you stay hydtrated

Proper hydration is extremely important for your health. In fact, not drinking enough water can lead to dehydration, which can cause fatigue, headaches, skin problems, muscle cramps, low blood pressure and a rapid heart rate.
Experts generally recommend drinking several glasses of water per day to meet your hydration needs.
But while drinking water is very important, you can also get it from foods. There are many healthy foods that can contribute a large amount of water to your diet.

Water-rich foods that will help you stay hydrated:

  • Watermelon: water content 92%
  • Strawberries – water content 91%
  • Cantaloupe – water conent 90%
  • Peaches – water content 89%
  • Oranges – water content 88%
  • Skim milk – water content 91%
  • Cucumber – water content 95%
  • Lettuce – water content 96%
  • Broths and soups – water content 92%
  • Zucchini – water content 94%
  • Celery – water content – 95%
  • Plain yogurt – water content 88%
  • Tomatoes – water content 94%
  • Bell peppers – water content 92%
  • Cauliflower – watercontent – 92%
  • Cabbage – water content 92%
  • Grapefruit – water content 88%
  • Cottage cheese – water content 80%

This is why most people don’t necessarily have to drink a lot of water.
As long as you’re eating plenty of water-rich foods and drinking water when you feel thirsty, you won’t have a problem staying hydrated.
 

Sources: Health Line

Written by
Mihaela Fitzpatrick

This article was published and written by Mihaela Fitzpatrick.

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