Summer is here! The weather is beautiful to go to the beach and wear cute, little outfits. But let’s be honest, it is hot out here in these streets. Staying hydrated is necessary! But how do you stay fully hydrated for the body systems to function correctly?
Drinking water is the most popular way of staying hydrated and it’s a good way. Water regulates body temperature, provides moisture to the skin and body tissues, assist in carrying nutrients, prevents constipation, etc. However, hydration goes way beyond just drinking pure water. There are various ways to hydrate our temples. And eating fruits is one of the best ways. They offer about 95% of water, minerals and vitamins. The good thing about fruits is that they offer a variety flavors, textures and nutrients.
8 Fruits to Get This Summer for Your Hydration
Here are some sweet, fun, and juicy fruits you can consider eating this summer. They are high in water content, nutrients and are perfect to beat the heat.
- Watermelon
Watermelon is the fruit of the summer! It is loaded with antioxidants, electrolytes, Vitamins A and Vitamin C. Unknowingly to most people, there are more than10 varieties of watermelon. My personal preference is seeded watermelon of any variety. Switch it up by serving it as a juice, in a salad or a smoothie.
- Cantaloupe & Honey Melon
Honey melon and cantaloupes are forms of melon with only 50 calories per cup and 90% water content. It is rich in vitamin A and potassium. It is a great fruit to curb dehydration. They are the perfect size to cut in half and eat your way to the rind.
- Cucumbers
This is another fruit that is super-duper high in water content. They are also rich in fiber and flushes out toxins. Cucumbers are best served in a salad but you can always try a cucumber juice with a fresh squeeze of lime or lemon for an additional boost of electrolytes.
- Coconut Water
Coconut water is nature’s electrolyte drink! It is rich in potassium, magnesium, and sodium. It will hydrate and replenish your body. Coconut water is excellent for flushing the kidneys and other parts of the urinary system. It is best served fresh from the fruit but if that is not an option, bottled coconut can be found at almost any major grocery store.
- Lemons
When life throws you lemons, make you some lemonade. The smell of fresh lemons has an antidepressant-like effect, so they are uplifting and therapeutic. What is more refreshing than lemonade on a hot summer day? Lemons are a great addition to infusion into your water and have the additional benefit of being an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Berries
The darker the berry, the sweeter the juice, right? Strawberries and blueberries are naturally sweet and satisfying. In addition to being hydrating, they are rich sources of vitamin C and antioxidants. Add them to your salads, fruit cocktails and yogurts.
- Mango
What is summer without juicy, ripe mangoes? There are several kinds of mangoes so they choice all yours. It is rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Mango can peeled and eaten as is, topped on a salad, or in a smoothie. Or we can be fancy and make a mango salad or chutney. All your choice.
- Peaches
I got my peaches out in Georgia (oh, yeah, yeah). Grab yourself a peach and indulge in the fruit of the season. It has 88% water content and has plenty of fiber. They are rich in vitamin A and C and an easy-to-go snack.
Grab yourself some of these fruits, they are perfect for hydrating the body. Replace your flavored bottled drinks with water and incorporate more fruits into your day. By the end of the summer, your body will thank you. Let me know how it goes
