7 Super Hydrating Foods That Will Help You Beat The Summer Heat

As we believe, it is very important for a person to drink eight glasses of water every day to maintain a healthy body. But sometimes, water ...

As we believe, it is very important for a person to drink eight glasses of water every day to maintain a healthy body. But sometimes, water being the tasteless drink we switch to other liquids and drinks that would quench the thirst. But the good news here is if you don't love to drink water, you can meet the level of water in your body by grabbing some super hydrating foods that are high in water content. These foods are high in water content and most of them have more than 90% of water in it. This includes fruits which are delicious and would also support your body in many other ways.


Here are some super hydrating foods you must eat this summer to beat the heat!

1. Broccoli


Broccoli is very popular in the current market and it has proved beneficial in treating deadly diseases like cancer. Other than treating cancer, Broccoli also helps to maintain the level of water content in your body as it contains 91 per cent of water in it. Most of the people are confused on how to consume broccoli, so here are some tips to eat. You can add broccoli in salads or try to make a broccoli salad and consume it for your breakfast. Boiled Broccoli with some black pepper tastes brilliant as well.

2. Cucumber


Often known as summer veggie, Cucumber contains 96 per cent of water in it. This solid food can be taken in the form of salads, juice or sometimes raw with some salt over it. It is always said that cucumber soup or cucumber juice is forever hydrating but you can try to mix cucumber and yogurt to have it with your meals. A combination of cucumber and yogurt can also help you with digestion as well.

3. Radish


This white color veggie should surely be your favorite diet in summer. Radish contains 93 per cent of water and is also filled with other antioxidants that help to fight against free radicals in the body. You can enjoy this crunchy and spicy food after slicing them up with chopped tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and peas. Squeeze some lemon to make it tastier.

4. Apple


Apple, one of the traditional fruit in the world is also known for the high content of water in it. Like the old proverb goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" can help you even this time. Apple contains more than 95 per cent of water and eating them every morning can help to reduce the risk of contracting any other disease. Eating apples in summer not only helps to keep you hydrated but also helps to keep your digestive system strong.

5. Green Peas


These small green peas contain a high amount of water and contrary to belief, green peas also contains a high amount of antioxidants that help to cut the risk of cancer in an individual. Apart from green peas, peppers are one among the siblings that also contain equal content of water like those of green peas. Including green peas or pepper in your daily meals can help to beat the heat during hot summer days.

6. Iceberg Lettuce


You must be already aware of the iceberg lettuce for not being rich in any vitamins and proteins. But contrary to the belief, iceberg lettuce is also known for the high content of water in it. Among the green leafy veggies, Iceberg Lettuce has the highest content of water (95 per cent) followed by spinach and green leaf. This summer, ditch those burgers but surely take in the iceberg lettuce.

7. Celery


Celery is one of the popular ingredients found in every Indian kitchen and most of our dishes are incomplete without celery. Known for low proteins, Celery surely makes its place in the list for high water in it which further helps to boost the blood circulation in the body. Other than hydrating your body, Celery is also known having a high amount of folate and vitamins A, C, and K.

These are some of the super hydrating foods you must eat this summer. Beat the heat and enjoy this summer!

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Contributed By: Rima Chowdhury

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