Don’t be a Fish out of Water…Stay Hydrated!

For some reason I keep coming in contact with people whom dislike water. What??? How can someone not like water; it has no taste, odor and it makes up more than 66% of our anatomy. Unless you want to start looking like a fish out of water, it is now more important than ever to stay hydrated.

Instead of masking the taste of water with sugary synthetic vitamins, try consuming some water-rich foods. The best part is we can satisfy our H2O needs while also gaining the other nutritional benefits from the foods as well.

Here are 3 of my favorite water-rich foods:

1. Watermelon- In my opinion the melon makes the summer! It also reduces the risk of heart disease, helps elevate the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and did you now it is also about 92% water? Watermelon is a highly concentrated source of the carotenoid antioxidant lycopene. And lycopene has been extensively researched and studied in humans for its antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties. Mmmm….makes me hungry just thinking about it.
2. Cucumbers-Not only does it soothe skin irritations, reduce skin swelling and help lower blood pressure, it is also approximately 95% water. Cucumbers are an excellent source of magnisium, potassium, dietary fiber and their juice is recommended for its silica content to improve the skins complexion and health. Plus when cucumbers are sliced, with peels they contain only 13 calories, making them a perfect naturally hydrating food!
3. Tomatoes- Are you a man looking to prevent prostate cancer? Well, grab yourself some tomatoes and get hydrated too because they are also approximately 93% water! These gems are great for promoting bone health and studies published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention show that tomatoes can also help prevent prostate cancer.

Now there’s no excuse, go refresh yourself! Brandi

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