A secret ingredient for hydration: Food!

By Melanie Polk, M.M.Sc., R.D., F.A.D.A.

Think hydration — and you probably think water, the body's essential fluid. But, did you know you can eat your H₂O, too?

That's when you choose foods that are high in water content.

For example, some varieties of fruit and veggies are more than 85 percent water. On hot days, these foods — along with other fluids — can help you stay hydrated. And, there's a bonus: Water-rich fruits and veggies can also help replace key minerals (electrolytes) — which your body sheds when you sweat. 


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