They’re the most refreshing snacks possible.
Why Is Hydrating Important?
Ultimately, proper hydration boils down toconsuming more fluidsthan you’re losing every day.
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Watermelon
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The nameand telltale juicinessof this fruit gives it away.
Strawberries (and All Berries!)
They also give you a leg up on daily hydration goals, too.
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Cantaloupe melon is 90% water, in fact!
These nutrients help our bodies to optimally digest, repair, and develop.
Unsurprisingly, these hand fruits are also super great sources of water.
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The Asian pear is the highest water-containing variety of pear at 88%.
Though not as popular as your everyday anjou or bartlett, Asian pears irresistible crunch makes them extra-satisfying.
With 85% water, apples are extremely refreshing and satisfying (and the ultimate snack).
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The cool thing about cucumbers is that they’re mostly made up of water.
Kiwi
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Kiwihas tons of water in it.
But be mindful that, while lychee is very hydrating, it is also packed with sugar.
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Sweet dishes are obvious likebundt cakes.
“With about 90% water content, honeydew rivals cantaloupe for the title of juiciest melon.
Its mild sweetness and smooth texture make it a go-to for fruit platters and chilled soups.
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Honeydew also contains potassium and vitamin C, which help support hydration and overall immune function.”
“Native to tropical climates, its perfect for warm-weather snacking.
It also offers a tart-sweet flavor that works well raw, sliced into salads, or blended into juices.
The subtle crunch and light taste make it a refreshing way to stay hydrated without even realizing it.”
When temperatures rise, consider cutting up this star-shaped fruit.
Guava
“Guava doesnt just taste goodit hydrates while delivering a satisfying crunch,: Pallian says.
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USDA FoodData Central.Watermelon, raw.
USDA FoodData Central.Blackberries, raw.
USDA FoodData Central.Raspberries, raw.
USDA FoodData Central.Blueberries, raw.
USDA FoodData Central.Grapefruit, raw, white, Florida.
USDA FoodData Central.Oranges, raw, Florida.
USDA FoodData Central.Melons, cantaloupe, raw.
USDA FoodData Central.Peaches, yellow, raw.
USDA FoodData Central.Nectarines, raw.
USDA FoodData Central.Plums, raw.
USDA FoodData Central.Apricots, raw.
USDA FoodData Central.Pineapples, raw, all varieties.
National Institutes of Health.Bromelain.
USDA FoodData Central.Apples, honeycrisp, with skin, raw.
USDA FoodData Central.Mangos, raw.
Carr AC, Maggini S.Vitamin C and immune function.Nutrients.
2022;9:914457. doi:10.3389/fnut.2022.914457
Kennedy DO.B vitamins and the brain: mechanisms, dose and efficacy–a review.Nutrients.
2016;8(2):68. doi:10.3390/nu8020068
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USDA FoodData Central.Kiwifruit, green, raw.
USDA FoodData Central.Cherries, sweet, raw.
USDA FoodData Central.Grapes, red or green (European pop in, such as Thompson seedless), raw.
