It’s the rule of thumb to drink eight glasses of water a day to keep yourself hydrated. However, you can consume that daily dose of H2O in some other ways too.
Its’ vital to drink water in summer to keep oneself protected from heat stroke and other summertime disorders. But if you feel thirsty and drinking a lot of water is cumbersome then quench that thirst by eating some of the hugely hydrated fruits and food items this summer season.
Cucumber
A whopping 96% water content makes cucumber the best fit this summer season to fulfill the daily need of water. If wanted take cucumber with yogurt or ice cubes and enhance the water content of this hugely popular summer veggie. Not to forget the perfect use of cucumber as evening snack along with the hummus, salad and sandwiched between brown bread slices.
Watermelon
A mere mention of summer and pops the red, juicy and filling slices or small balls of watermelon in everyone’s mind. One of the popular summer fruits, watermelon is an excellent source of hydration during the season. 91% water weight makes the antioxidant enriched fruit a must try as a fruit, smoothie, juice or topping over frozen yogurt. Summer Cocktail too!
Iceberg Lettuce
Munch on the crispy veggie when the temperatures soar. A dose of iron and 95% water content makes iceberg lettuce less formidable during summer. So how about staying away from the fatty burger buns and adopting lettuce leaves as a wrap?
Tomatoes
Who would not want to eat just one tomato that will suffice the need of 2 glasses of water? After all, tomato contains 94% water! Sliced, diced, pureed tomato or sun dried tomato, variety is wide. Either pop it in your mouth if you get hold of cherry tomatoes or top your burger patty with slices of juicy tomato. Or toss your favourite spaghetti in flowing tomato and basil sauce to transfer water content from tomato into your body.
Strawberries
With 92% water content and helpful properties like antioxidants, no wonder strawberries and blueberries and raspberries are relished food items across the globe. Hydrating and juicy, strawberries are a favoured lot amongst all berries and popular as an ingredient in ice-creams, juices, milkshakes and fruit salads. Eat it as a post workout snack to get the required dose of water and other minerals.
Capsicum
Reap the benefits of this hydrating food item as it boasts 93% water content. Though all bell peppers are rich source of antioxidants and water, green bell pepper is most popular across households. Include green bell pepper to pep up the boring salad or infuse colour to your daily side dish. Use this hydrating punch as main vegetable or make a dip out of green pepper to along with your favourite chips or nachos.
Star fruit
You must have seen this food item complementing sweet potato on the street hawkers of Delhi. With more than 90% water content and an attractive star shape, star fruit is certainly a stud amongst the hydrating food items. So why would you not want to include this edible garnish in your daily diet. Pure juice of star fruit is also believed to be powerful in combating indigestion problems.
Muskmelon
The muskmelon or cantaloupe, is a perfect summer fruit. The high water content, 90%, is going to take care of the fluid loss from the body due to perspiration this summer season. It prevents one from heat related disorders and provide 100% Vitamin A & C. Pick up the fruit if you desire a healthy and glowing skin.
Spinach
Not just high content of iron but spinach packs 92% water content. Popeye was certainly onto something! Folks, take a cue and attempt to include spinach in your daily diet to fight the summer giddiness. Eat the summer spinach salad or opt for a more popular dish, Palak Paneer.
Grape
Without indulging too much into grapevine or grape wine, simple grab a bowl of grapes to extract the water content from this refreshing summer snack. Great for people who want to shed some extra kilos, grapes are simple great as salads, evening snack or toppings over frozen yogurt. Its antioxidant and anti- inflammatory properties also help in fighting type 2 diabetes.
