Last post we talked about ways to avoid dehydration, and the importance of proper fluid intake. Another way to get more fluid is through what you eat.
Some foods have a high water content and estimates are that you can get 19-25% of your daily fluid intake from food. Some examples and their water content:
Iceberg lettuce 96%
Squash 94% when cooked
Cantaloupe 90%
Orange 87%
Apple 86%
Pear 84%
By the way, these are also low calorie foods. So, go ahead and eat some water.
Tags: dehydration, healthy eating