When heat and humidity soar, keeping your body hydrated matters more than ever. Did you know you can hydrate with what’s on your plate — not just what’s in your cup?
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The following foods are heavy on the water content, according to registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD. In several cases, they’re also full of nutrients that will help you fight disease. So eat up, and beat the heat with your fork.
Hydrate and replenish your skin with fresh cucumbers. In addition to containing 95% water, cucumbers are rich in anti-inflammatory compounds that help remove waste from the body and reduce skin irritation. Preliminary research also suggests cucumbers promote anti-wrinkling and anti-aging activity. You can find them at your local farmers market or local grocer. Tip: Freeze cucumber slices and place on the skin under your eyes for 10-15 minutes to relieve redness and puffiness.
This fibrous veggie will satisfy your craving for crunch. It’s also tied with cucumbers and iceberg lettuce at 95% water by weight. You can feel good about eating celery because of its low calorie count and high value in vitamin K, folate and potassium. What’s more, Zumpano says celery juice is packed with many vitamins and minerals, including:
“Drinking celery in juice form allows you to consume much more of the vegetable, thereby consuming higher quantities of its nutrients and vitamins than if you were just munching on a stalk of celery,” says Zumpano.
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