One easy way to increase your water intake is to make the mental switch from believing that forcing yourself to stoically drink glass after glass of water is the only way to get your 8 - 12 glasses of water per day. There a plenty of foods that you can add to your diet to help you stay hydrated if you don't have access to liquids.
Check out the images below to discover the many natural foods that have a high water content. These foods, in combination with chugging those cups or bottles of water, will go a long way towards helping you hit that “8 glasses a day” target.
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| Cucumbers 97% water |
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| Raw Radishes 95% water |
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Celery 95% water |
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| Apples 86% water |
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| Peaches 89% water |
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| Watermelon 91% water |
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| Raw Carrots 88% water |
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| Raw Broccoli 89% water |
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| Plums 87% water |
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| Yogurt 88% water |
It's best to consume the vegetables in their raw state. Cooking can reduce the water content. So next time you’re out, hit the farmers market, invest in some delicious seasonal fruit and vegetables and check off “drink enough water” from today’s to-do list! Note: Eight glasses a day is a baseline; if it's hot out, or if you are working out, nursing or suffering from illness you should drink more than this.
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