Once upon a time,
In a land full of hungry people and thirsty folks…
A battle ensued between food and water and people were to choose one to live on for 7 days.
Without a second thought, more than half of the people rushed for food (greedy folks, lol).
Sorry I forgot to mention, that story was just my vivid imagination.
Now let's face reality, if you are asked to take up this challenge, which would you go for?
Food, right? Well you might be right, but listen up!
If you try this, I'm pretty sure water is the first thing you would be gasping for after a few days.
Water is as important as food, it is an essential commodity, we all can’t do without.
Luckily for us it is plentiful in nature, used for several purposes and also an important constituent in our body (so don't get it twisted).
However, I bring you good news!
The Good News!
Do you know you can get a 2 in 1 package? You get both food and water in one place.
Confused? Don’t be. You know these foods.
These foods are fruits and veggies that have high water content (about 85- 97%) and hydrating benefits.
They have relatively low calories and contain other essential nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, potassium, magnesium, folate and so on.
You can decide to make these foods as smoothies, salads, soups, sandwiches, sauces or enjoy them as a whole snack on its own.
What Are These Foods?
Come to think of it, you might have been taking some of these foods even without you knowing its hydrating effects. This is a clue for you to keep it up. On the flip side, if you haven't, kick start it.
Apples (86%)
Celery (95%)
Carrots (88%)
Lettuce (96%)
Orange (87%)
Papaya (88%)
Broccoli (91%)
Spinach (92%)
Soy milk (90%)
Peaches (88%)
Eggplant (92%)
Cabbage (92%)
Tomatoes (94%)
Cucumber (96%)
Grapefruit (88%)
Pineapples (87%)
Cauliflower (92%)
Bell pepper (92%)
Cantaloupe (90%)
Mushrooms (92%)
Watermelon (92%)
Strawberries (91%) and so on.
Another amazing part is, these foods do not just help in boosting your body’s water content for boosting sake (it goes far beyond that).
The Benefits of Optimal Hydration…
Trust me the good deeds of adequate water in our body should never be underrated by anyone.
(It is a sin against God and your body) sounds like a joke, but it's true.
Optimal hydration helps in proper functioning of every cell, tissue, organs and overall system of your body.
Some of the benefits include its function in:
Proper digestion
Lubricates your joint
Prevents kidney damage
Good body water balance
Improves your skin health
Improves your immune system
Improves your cognitive function
Regulates your body temperature
Promotes weight loss and management
Flush out toxins and waste products from your body.
Wrapping up, now you know how to get your body optimally hydrated even with food and why you need to do so.
Always remember that your body needs a constant supply of water because it also loses water.
Therefore, if you lose more water than you take in, dehydration sets in and we cant afford for that to happen.
Overall, the combination of foods high in water content and the right amount of fluid intake is what makes your body’s hydration perfect.
With these few relevant points, let me put it straight to you that — Water Is Life!
Now let me also go grab my apple and top it with sips of water (winks).
Dropping another intriguing health tip in your mail soon.
Stay hydrated!