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Water-rich foods: the 7 best when it is hot
Food rich in water
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The sun is shining, the thermometer is rising and the body is hungry for fluids. In order to provide him with sufficient supplies, water can not only be drunk, but also eaten.
According to the German Nutrition Society (DGE), water, unsweetened herbal and fruit teas and fruit and vegetable juices diluted with water are the best thirst quenchers. They compensate for water loss best and are also low in calories.
But not only drinks provide the body with fluids: water-rich foods such as certain fruits and vegetables do the same, complement the daily drinking plan and bring diversity into everyday life. Foods rich in water: These are the best seven.
Watermelon
Watermelon is at the top of the list of water-rich foods! It consists of around 90 percent water and only provides up to 30 calories per 100 grams. It is also low in sugar and fat, which makes it the perfect thirst quencher. It is best to store the watermelon in a cool place before enjoying it, as it provides even more refreshment on warm summer days.
kiwi
Kiwis consist of around 85 percent water and therefore naturally belong to the water-rich foods. In addition, the poison green pulp provides plenty of vitamin C that supports the immune system in its function and is at the same time low in fat and high in fiber. The latter ensures a long feeling of satiety and stimulates digestion – a real slimming product!
Celery
If you want to eat foods rich in water, you should put celery on your shopping list. The vegetables consist of 95 percent water and therefore taste juicy and crisp and fresh. Celery can be nibbled on its own or with creamy dips – also practical as a healthy to-go snack!
peach
Its juicy flesh and sweet taste make the peach a popular summer fruit. And it gets even better: thanks to its high water content of around 90 percent, it provides the body with additional fluids on warm days. Peaches also provide provitamin A, calcium and potassium, which have a protective effect on the cells in the body and at the same time strengthen the immune system.
cucumber
This green compact can be found in almost every kitchen: cucumber! It is one of the most water-rich foods of all, because it consists of around 95 percent water. So it’s no wonder that the green vegetables hardly provide any calories or fat. Still, it’s high in potassium, iron, and zinc. Cucumbers are easy to transport and are therefore great as a healthy snack on the go.
Strawberries
At the top of the chart for the berries with the greatest abundance of water are the undisputed strawberries! They consist of around 92 percent water and only provide 32 calories per 100 grams. Although the little reds taste wonderfully sweet, they are still low in sugar – the perfect snack when you suddenly feel cravings! In addition, strawberries provide valuable secondary plant substances, they extinguish free radicals in the body and thus protect the cells from harmful influences.
Grapefruit
Foods rich in water, such as grapefruit, also provide the body with fluids. They consist of around 90 percent water, are low in calories and fat – so the perfect slim food! Grapefruits also contain pectin: a fiber that curbs cravings and stimulates digestion. The juicy and slightly bitter pulp also provides vitamins A, B and E. The skin needs the latter in particular to shine in all its beauty.
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Armed with these water-containing foods, it is also easy for those who do not drink, to compensate for their water loss and at the same time to supply the body with valuable vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Sources used: dge.de, bzfe.de