On average, the human body is composed of 60 70% water. Considered by many to be the most essential nutrient, water is not only healthy, but deliciously refreshing. But in the midst of these warm summer months in the Northern hemisphere, it’s surprisingly easy to become dehydrated. Most people know that proper hydration is vital to good health, many do not know that dehydration is damaging to bones.

 

While drinking enough water is important, keeping up with the daily recommendations can seem daunting. Did you know that you can achieve many of your hydration needs through food? Most foods, even those that may appear hard or dry, contain water. In fact, the human body can obtain up to 20% of its total water requirement from food alone.

 

Today we look at the top 12 most hydrating foods, consisting of at least 90% water. The benefit of consuming these high water content foods is that in addition to staying hydrated, you are ingesting vital bone building nutrients along the way.

 

  1. Celery (95.43% water)
  2. Radish (95.27% water)
  3. Cucumber (95.23% water)
  4. Zucchini (94.79% water)
  5. Tomato (94.5% water)
  6. Bell Peppers (93.89% water)
  7. Cabbage (92.18% water)
  8. Cauliflower (92.07% water)
  9. Grapefruit (91.56% water)
  10. Watermelon (91.45% water)
  11. Spinach (91.4% water)
  12. Strawberries (90.95% water)