9 Foods that help you keep hydrated- fitROSKY

fitROSKY February 28, 2022

Hydration is very important for every living being in this world and not drinking enough water can lead you to dehydration which may cause skin problems, headache, low blood pressure, fatigue, muscle cramps and spiked heart rate and if dehydration left for too long then it may lead to organ failure as well.

So, it is necessary to drink 3.5 liters for men and 3 liters for women according to health experts.

But if you are not getting enough water through drinking, you can also get water from foods as well. there are lots of foods which contains a large amount of water. this article shows you foods that help you keep hydrated.

1. Celery

Celery contains 95.43% which can be good source for you to accomplish your daily water goal. due to having high water content, it has low calories, protein, and carbohydrates but contains enough fiber.

2. Cucumber

Cucumber contains 96% water and also a good source of potassium and negligible amount of protein and fat. it is also popular snacks of summers.

3. Tomatoes

Tomatoes contains 95% water and a good source of vitamin C and only 4% carbohydrates and less than 1% each of fat and protein. tomatoes also contains lycopene, a type of antioxidant which helps to prevent cell damage.

4. Watermelon

Watermelon contains 91% water and also a good source of vitamin C and a low calories food. Watermelon pulp contains carotenoids, including lycopene.

5. Strawberries

Strawberries contains 91% water and only 33 calories per 100 grams of strawberries and negligible amount of fat.
Rich source of vitamin C (71% of DV) and good source of manganese (18% DV).

6. Oranges

Oranges contains 87% water and rich source of vitamin C (64% of the Daily Value DV). it contains pretty good amount of fiber and potassium.

7. Pineapple

Pineapple contains 86% water. it is also a rich source of manganese with 44% DV and vitamin C with 58% DV.

8. Skim milk

Skim milk are those milk in which quantity of fat are less than whole milk or can say fat free milk. skim milk contains 90% water itself. skim milk is a good source of calcium and vitamin D. the one who can tolerate lactose may find the best way to stay hydrated.

9. Soy milk

Soy milk or soya milk is a plant-based drink produced by soaking and grinding soybeans and it also contains somewhere the same amount of water as skim milk 90%. soy milk is better option for those who can't tolerate lactose.