Eat Your Water
Eat Your Water. Graphic © herbshealthhappiness.com
Many people neglect the importance of staying hydrated, especially during the winter season. The bad news is that severe dehydration can lead to devastating consequences, including brain damage, heart disease, and sudden death. [2]
If you find it challenging to get a sufficient water intake, an interesting solution for you may reside within the type of food you eat. You see, some foods are predominantly made of water, which serves as a great way to supplement your body with the necessary fluids, especially if you don’t drink enough.
The list below depicts some foods with the highest portions of fluids:
Cucumber – 96%
Watermelon – 92%
Strawberry – 92%
Apples and pears – 92%
Spinach – 92%
Pineapple – 87%
In addition to providing you with large amounts of water, these fruits and vegetables are rich in electrolytes and other nutrients. [2]
For those of you who are unfamiliar with this term, here is a quick definition: An electrolyte is an umbrella term that describes all particles with a negative or positive electric charge. [3]
In the field of nutrition, electrolytes refer to essential minerals found in the blood, urine, and sweat. The primary electrolytes found in the body are:
• Sodium
• Potassium
• Chloride
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Phosphate
• Bicarbonate
See also: 10 Super Healthy Things To Add To Your Water: https://herbshealthhappiness.com/10-super-healthy-things-to-add-to-your-water/
References:
[1] Taylor, K., & Jones, E. B. (2020). Adult Dehydration. In StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555956/
[2] Schiefermeier-Mach, N., Egg, S., Erler, J., Hasenegger, V., Rust, P., König, J., & Purtscher, A. E. (2020). Electrolyte Intake and Major Food Sources of Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium among a Population in Western Austria. Nutrients, 12(7), 1956. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7400604/
[3] Shrimanker, I., & Bhattarai, S. (2020). Electrolytes. In StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541123/