Have your water and eat it, too.
Add these foods for hydration to your diet.
Here are some of the best options (and recipes that incorporate them).
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Devour it straight, or try one of these deliciouswatermelon recipesto dress it up.
Cucumber
With 95 percent water content, cucumbers are one of the bestveggies for staying hydrated.
Soups and Broths
Broths and soups are made almost entirely from water.
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The extra servings of veggies add plenty more H2O, too.
Strawberries
About 91 percent of this fruit’s weight comes from water.
Strawberries are very nutritious, too.
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Try grilled cantaloupe and prosciutto skewers or sweet sparkling cantaloupe lemonade at your next get-together.
Lettuce
Both iceberg and romaine lettuce are good sources of water.
While darker greens are more nutritionally dense, iceberg lettuce is great for hydration.
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Try a bit of chopped iceberg lettuce on your burger for added crispness.
Romaine lettuce provides hydration, plus vitamins A and C and fiber.
Celery
Celery is a go-to lunch snackand with good reason.
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It’s full of water and fiber and is easy to eat on the go.
And don’t confuse it with coconut milk, an entirely different product.
Grapefruit
This citrus fruit contains plenty of water, as does grapefruit juice.
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Apples
Apples are a delicious snack and work wonderfully in dessertslike a classic apple pie.
But they’re also an ideal snack for increased hydration as they’re comprised of about 85 percent water.
Eat them whole or add them to your favorite salad.
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Othertypes of squashare also nutritional.
you could eat yellow squash similarly to zucchiniin salads, sliced for dipping, roasted, and more.
Try adding this root vegetable to salads and slaws.
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Asparagus
Commonly served roasted or grilled, asparagus can also be eaten raw.
Whether youcook asparagusor eat it raw, you’ll gain the same amount of water to hydrate your body.
Zucchini
Zucchini is another nutritional summer squash.
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Just 1 cup of this veggie has 95 percent water, so it’s an excellent food for hydration.
Try bell peppers raw for a healthy snack or grill them and serve as a topping for other foods.
Cauliflower
Thenutritional benefits of cauliflowercan’t be denied.
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It’s a good thing cauliflower rice is so easy to make.
This is true for all well-known varieties of cabbage.
Spinach
Spinach is a fabulous addition to many dishes, like salads, sandwiches, and smoothies.
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Peaches
Fiber is just one of the manynutritional benefits of peaches.
They’re also full of water, making them a filling and hydrating snack.
Be sure to clean andwash mushroomsthoroughly before eating or cooking them.
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Watercress
A popular spring vegetable, watercress can be eaten raw or cooked.
It contains lots of water and works wonderfully in salads, soups, or as a sandwich topping.
Combine yogurt with strawberries for even more hydration.
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Or try adding it to a few of your creamy recipes.
Papaya
Ripe papayas are chock full of nutrients and antioxidants.
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