Staying hydrated is important for everyone, whether a child or an adult. Discover how summer foods high in water content, such as cucumber, and watermelons, can help you beat the heat during the hot summer months.
What does dehydration mean?
Dehydration can occur when our body overheats in the summer, leading to excessive sweating and water loss. Not drinking enough water can leave us feeling thirsty, dehydrated, and fatigued. Luckily, there are plenty of water-rich foods available in the summer to help keep you cool.
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What Are The Benefits Of Consuming Water-Rich Foods During Summer?
Is it accurate that solely consuming water will solve the problem? The response is negative. The summer diet we consume also plays a vital role in maintaining the optimal water levels and quality in our bodies. In reality, the water-dense foods we consume make up approximately 20% of our fluid (water) intake.
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Here are some advantages of hydrating foods and the reasons why you should include them in your daily summer diet:
- Eating foods high in water content helps regulate the body’s temperature and protects important organs like the heart, lungs, brain, and liver.
- These foods also provide energy and help the body better utilize nutrients from food.
- Including water-rich foods in your diet can keep joints healthy, promote detoxification, and aid in eliminating waste from the body.
Looking for the top summer foods to stay hydrated? Check out our list of healthy summer foods with high water content to make grocery shopping easier and improve your diet. Include these foods in your daily meals to stay hydrated and healthy without breaking the bank. Pair these foods with your daily water intake to meet your hydration needs.
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Cucumber:
Cucumber, which is 96% water, is a low-calorie vegetable that also provides magnesium and vitamin K. It can be included in your daily diet to help maintain a healthy weight. Enjoy it in salads, soups, smoothies, or tossed in olive oil.
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Watermelons:
Watermelon, a popular summer fruit, contains up to 91% water, 8% natural sugar, lycopene, sodium, magnesium, and potassium. It is a refreshing and nutritious choice for the summer months and can be enjoyed in salads or beverages. Preparation: Enjoy it raw or as a juice with pulp.
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Coconut Water:
Coconut water is highly regarded for its hydration properties. It contains a good balance of vitamins and minerals. A study highlights its potential as a therapy for diarrhoea due to its bacterial inhibition capabilities. It’s also beneficial for oral rehydration.
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Lettuce:
Lettuce contains 90 to 96 per cent water and offers various health benefits such as cardio-protection, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-ageing properties.
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Ice apple:
Ice apple, a tropical palm fruit that is well-liked in southern India, is known for its high water content of over 90%, which gives it cooling and hydrating properties.
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Spinach:
Spinach is a highly nutritious vegetable with 92% water content and a good source of magnesium. It can be enjoyed in various ways such as in soup, broth, boiled, cooked with dal, or alongside low-fat paneer.
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Fruits like strawberries, grapefruits, cantaloupes, pineapples, and papayas are excellent for hydration as they contain 80-90 per cent water.
Staying cool during hot weather becomes easier when we consume nutritious and hydrating summer foods. Take a look at the list of summer foods mentioned earlier before your next trip to the store. Doing so can help in combating dehydration and enhancing your ability to tolerate the heat. Take advantage of this vibrant, sunny season to rejuvenate and invigorate yourself and those close to you.
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Blog Author: Dr Ashwini Borate
Expert Review: Dr Smita Pankaj Naram
Co-Founder, Ayushakti Ayurved Pvt Ltd
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