Five Foods to Keep You Hydrated
Need a break from guzzling water? Try some of these foods to help keep you hydrated in this heat.
According to Shape.com, these foods are not only low calorie but also hydrating:
Believe it or not, most store brand tomato sauces are about 90 percent water and between 50 and 60 calories per serving. Enjoy it over pasta for a comfortable change from grilling.
Forget sports drinks, yogurt contains potassium and sodium which helps restore essential electrolytes that you lose when you sweat.
Not only are pears packed with hydrating juices, but they contain 24 percent of your daily fiber.
Blueberries have earned their credentials as a superfruit. Not only will eating blueberries help keep you hydrated, but they are jammed full of power antioxidants that are linked to cancer prevention, better heart health, anti-aging and improved eyesight.
Carrots contain a whopping 87 percent water and more of the powerful antioxidant beta-carotene than any other vegetable or fruit. Some studies suggest that carrots can reduce the risk of skin, lung and oral cavity cancers.
Read the full article for even more hydrating foods.
