The idea of "eight glasses of water a day" has been deeply rooted in people's minds. But people often find it difficult to do this in real life. In fact, in addition to drinking, draught is also very important. According to a new article in the American Journal of health, about 20% of our daily intake of water comes from solid food. Here are 15 kinds of replenishment food with water content of at least 90%.
Cucumber, water content 96.7%. Cucumber is the best food for replenishing water in summer. Its water content is the highest among all foods. Cucumbers can be made into salads or cold dishes. It's also a good choice to make iced drinks with cucumber, yogurt, mint and ice.
Lettuce, water content 95.6%. Usually, nutritionists prefer to recommend spinach and other high fiber vegetables. But when it comes to rehydration, lettuce is much higher than them. When summer comes, lettuce as a side dish of sandwich or other main courses is a very healthy way to replenish water.
Celery, water content 95.4%. Celery is low in energy, but it contains a lot of water and dietary fiber which can effectively inhibit people's appetite. In addition, celery is rich in folate, vitamin C and vitamin K. Because celery contains a lot of water, it can also neutralize stomach acid and effectively treat heartburn and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Radish, water content 95.3%. Radish is very suitable for eating in spring and summer. It has a sweet and spicy taste, bright colors and crisp texture. It is very suitable for salad with other vegetables.
Tomato, water content 94.5%. Tomato is a good water supplement food. If it is eaten with grapes, cherries and other food, the water supplement effect will be better.
Green pepper, water content 93.9%. All fresh peppers contain a lot of water, especially green peppers. It contains no less antioxidants than other peppers. If you're tired of making salads with vegetables like carrots and celery, maybe green peppers can give you some changes.
Cauliflower, water content 92.1%. Don't underestimate broccoli, it not only contains a lot of water, but also can reduce cholesterol and fight cancer. A 2012 study found that cruciferous vegetables, especially broccoli, can effectively reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Watermelon, water content 91.5%. Watermelon is rich in water is obvious, and watermelon also contains antioxidant - lycopene, is a good choice for summer water.
Spinach, water content 91.4%. Spinach is better than lettuce which is rich in water. It is rich in chlorophyll, potassium, dietary fiber and folate, which is good for brain health. In addition, eating a cup of spinach leaves can meet 15% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin E. vitamin E helps to prevent human body from being damaged by free radicals, so as to fight against aging.
Carambola, water content 91.4%. Carambola is a tropical fruit with rich water content and taste similar to pineapple. Carambola shape is very eye-catching, is a good ingredient for fruit platter. It is rich in a variety of antioxidants, good for heart health. It should be noted that patients with nephropathy should eat less because of the high content of Carambola oxalic acid.
Strawberry, water content 91%. All berries help to hydrate the body, but strawberries are the best and easiest berries to eat. Strawberries can be eaten together with yoghurt, which helps to supplement dietary fiber, probiotics and protein, and is the best food after exercise.
Broccoli, water content 90.7%. Broccoli, rich in dietary fiber, potassium, carotene and vitamin C, is the only vegetable containing sulforaphane in cruciferous food, which can improve human immunity and help to eliminate carcinogens in the body.
Grapefruit, water content 90.5%. The study found that this juicy and pungent citrus fruit helps to reduce blood fat and waistline. One grapefruit per day reduced bad cholesterol by 15.5% and triglyceride by 27%. In addition, some of the ingredients in grapefruit also help to burn fat, stabilize blood sugar and reduce appetite.
Small carrot, water content 90.4%. The water content of small carrot was higher than that of mature carrot, and the latter was only 88.3%. Small carrots are easy to carry and can be eaten as snacks at any time. It can also be dipped in sauce or added to cold dishes.
Hami melon, water content 90.2%. Hami melon is rich in water and low in calories. Six ounces (170 grams) of cantaloupe contain only 50 calories, but it can meet the daily recommendation of vitamin C.