As we enter the warmer months, it’s important to make sure we’re all getting enough water and staying hydrated. You’ve probably heard eight glasses of water a day are suggested for adults (use this table from CHOC for recommendations for children by age). You may have this mastered or you may be struggling to get there.
While we certainly think you should aim to have the recommended amount of water daily, did you know you can boost your hydration with fruits and veggies with a high water composition? Stay refreshed this spring and summer by adding these fruits and vegetables to your shopping list (along with drinking plenty of water!).
Hydrating Fruits
- Cucumber – 96% water
- Tomatoes – 94% water
- Watermelon – 92% water
- Strawberries – 92% water
- Grapefruit – 91% water
- Cantaloupe – 90% water
- Peaches – 89% water
- Blackberries – 88% water
- Oranges – 88% water
- Pears – 88% water
- Plums – 87% water
- Pineapple – 86% water
Hydrating Vegetables
- Iceberg lettuce – 96% water
- Celery – 95% water
- Radishes – 95% water
- Romaine lettuce – 95% water
- Zucchini – 94% water
- Asparagus – 92% water
- Bell peppers – 92% water
- Cabbage – 92% water
- Cauliflower – 92% water
- Spinach – 92% water