Stay Hydrated This Summer

“There’s a great number of appealing, tasty and healthy foods you can eat daily to stay hydrated this summer season. Fresh fruits and vegetables are among the most refreshing summer foods since they’re naturally contain high amounts of water. These summer foods are all in season so we don’t have to spend a lot of your money. Stay hydrated this summer season with these tasty and healthy foods.

1. Water Melon

One of the most popular summer foods, watermelon is an excellent source of hydration. Watermelon contains 91% water by weight and it’s also a great source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps fight cancer. I think it’s a good reason to eat watermelon this summer season. You can add it to your smoothies, fruit salads.

2. Berries

Berries are juicy, sweet, and yummy. They work perfect in a great number of food dishes. You can add them to your water, juices, smoothies, fruit salads, or yogurt. Berries provide plenty of essential nutrients and, of course, hydration. Blueberries and strawberries are among the best hydrating berries since they contain the most water.

3 .Cucumbers

Cucumbers make an amazing, crunchy summer snack that’s high in water and important nutritional elements. Cucumbers have more water content than watermelon €“ they contain 96.7% water by weight. Add them to your summer salads, sandwiches or eat them fresh with hummus

4. Grapefruit

If you are trying to drop a few extra kilos as well as stay hydrated this summer, consider incorporating grapefruit into your diet. Graperfuit contains plenty of water and incredible fat burning compounds. Eating grapefruit can also help reduce cholesterol levels and stabilize blood sugar levels.

5. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are an awesome addition to any salad, hamburgers and sandwiches. Tomatoes have a great flavor and add lots of juiciness and texture to foods. If you are prone to acne, try adding tomatoes to your diet.

6. Green Peppers

While bell peppers of all colors contain plenty of water, green peppers contain 93.9% water by weight as well as powerful antioxidants. Green peppers are an amazing late-night or pre-dinner snack. When you have a craving, just munch on some slices of green pepper and reap all its wonderful benefits.

7. Spinach

Spinach is high in potassium, lutein, folate, and fiber, and one cup of it contains 15% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin E, an essential antioxidant for fighting off free radicals. Spinach also helps keep you hydrated due to its high water content. (91.4%) Just put some spinach leaves on your sandwich or add some to your salad or smoothie.

8. Baby Carrots

Baby carrots have higher water content than full-size carrots. They contain 90.4% water. Moreover, they are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and they are an excellent source of fiber. Munch on some baby carrots during your lunch break, add them to your salads, soups, juices.

With these healthy, refreshing foods, it’s not difficult to stay hydrated and healthy this summer. Sure, there are many more summer foods. Tell me what’s your favorite summer foods?

While the above article guides you to eating healthier, there is no substitute for customized professional advice given by a qualified nutritionist. We urge you to speak to your personal dietician or if you need help, contact a nutritionist at Qua Nutrition.

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