It's almost summer, and the heat is already unbearable.
You do want to stay indoors, but you also want to go out either for a morning walk or for work.
Whether we feel it at that time or not, our body loses water in hot and humid weather.
It's important to replenish lost fluids immediately, and sometimes drinking water isn't enough.
Here are the top 10 foods to include in your diet during the summer months to make sure you stay hydrated.
1) Watermelon
This tasty fruit is the best way to hydrate. It contains more than 90% water and is rich in antioxidants and minerals that will prevent cramps.
Have it as is or with a pinch of salt on it to replace the sodium lost during sweating.
2) Cucumbers
Cucumbers not only make salads and sandwiches taste good, but they are a great way to hydrate quickly, considering the high amount of water in them.
Cucumbers also cool the body and a refreshing snack.
3) Bell Peppers
Not only do bell peppers contain water, compared to other vegetables and fruits, they contain the highest amount of Vitamin C. They are also rich in Vitamin B and other minerals that make them the best food to take when you're dehydrated.
4) Sports drinks
If you are outside and start to feel dizzy or realize you're sweating too much, immediately buy a sports drink and sit in the shade.
Sports drinks are made specifically to compensate for the loss of minerals when doing activity and when you sweat.
5) Coconut water
Before sports drinks, there was coconut water.
Coconut water is the best way to hydrate yourself because it contains potassium, sodium, and magnesium that help rehydrate your body and prevent you from getting cramps.
6) Oranges
There's nothing more refreshing than drinking a glass of orange juice. Not only is the juice delicious, but oranges contain vitamin C and potassium to help with rehydration.
7) Milk
Some studies show that milk can hydrate better than water. Although water should never be replaced, milk is an excellent way to rehydrate because, apart from providing you with electrolytes, it also gives you protein.
8) Lettuce
Lettuce may be another way to hydrate on a hot summer day. The iceberg lettuce everyone thinks is tasteless, actually has a lot of water in it, and can help you with dehydration issues.
9) Celery
Celery isn't just something you need to put in smoothies and drinks. Its antioxidant properties can help you fight diseases, as well as its water content, can hydrate you.
Celery can be taken as is or make a quick snack of celery sticks and peanut butter.
10) Tomatoes
Everyone knows that tomatoes contain lycopene that helps in reducing the risk of heart disease. But did you know that tomatoes, apart from being that tasty ingredient in pasta and pizza sauces, can actually help hydrate you?
Tomatoes contain 94% water, rich in fibre, and contain potassium and vitamins that can help your body.
Considering that most vegetables that can hydrate you are found in salads, should we include salads as an everyday meal during the summer months?
Probably.
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