foods that hydrate the body
According to the Institute of Medicine, 20 percent of your water intake comes from food sources. Many fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon, broccoli and tomatoes, contain 90 percent or higher water content by weight. Fruit and vegetables contain 80 to 98 percent water. Eating dense vegetables such as cucumbers, jicama, beets, carrots or celery with a meal or snack is one of the easiest ways to improve your hydration.
6 of 16. 16 photos: Photos: Foods that keep you hydrated. Green peppers â Green peppersWater content: 93.9%Bell peppers of all shades have a high water content, but green peppers lead the pack, just edging out the red and yellow varieties (which are about 92% water).