10 Foods That Help Keep You Hydrated
Updated: Jan. 31, 2022
About 20% of your daily water intake should come from fruits and vegetables. Put these hydrating foods on your grocery list!
Watermelon
Watermelon is a summer staple! It’s sweet and refreshing with every bite. It’s also 92% water, so your body will stay hydrated as you snack.
You can serve up watermelon by the wedge—or use it as the main ingredient in these extra-refreshing recipes.
Tomatoes
Fresh tomatoes on a salad or in a sandwich can help maintain hydration levels. They’re 94.5% water! Cherry tomatoes make an excellent snack because they’re bite-sized, and you can stay hydrated while on the go.
Psst… Here are 50+ more fresh tomato recipes, inspired by Grandma’s garden.
Spinach
Spinach has an impressive water content (91.4% water) and it also packs a significant amount of nutrients. You’ll be reaping the hydration benefits and feeding your body with lutein, potassium, fiber and vitamin E. No wonder it’s a superfood!
Strawberries
Out of all the bright and delicious berries, strawberries contain the most amount of water—92%. They’re so easy to snack on and are nutritious, too; they contain vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
Keep cool in the afternoon with a fresh strawberry dish or two.
Bell Peppers
Containing 93.9% water, bell peppers can be cut into slices for an on-the-go snack or added to your next meal. Bell peppers aren’t just a water-rich food, they’re high in vitamins C, E, and B6, too.
Radishes
Radishes are often forgotten, but they shouldn’t be—because they contain 95% water! They will also give your immune system a boost with vitamin C and zinc. Consider turning radishes into a salad that has a bit of a bite.
Pineapple
Pineapple 87% water, which is on the lower side with water content compared to the rest of our top 10. However, one cup of this tropical fruit contains more than 100% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. Sounds like a good enough reason to make pineapple for dinner and dessert—take a look through our best pineapple recipes!
Cucumber
At 96% water and a high nutrient content, cucumbers can help detox the body and provide anti-inflammatory benefits. They are also low in calories; one cup contains just 16 calories. Turn a basic cucumber into a cucumber salad or something even cooler: a smoothie.
Grapefruit
Eat grapefruit like an orange and you’ll be well-hydrated with its 91% water content. Grapefruits are thought to help burn fat and boost the immune system, too. If you’re not a fan of the tangy-sour flavor, drizzle honey on the grapefruit to make it sweeter.
Iceberg Lettuce
Iceberg lettuce doesn’t contain a significant amount of nutrients, but it is made of 96% water. This vegetable also offers versatility; it can be added to sandwiches, salads or can be used as a wrap to replace bread,
