How to easily eat your way to better hydration

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How To Eat Your Way To Better Hydration
How To Eat Your Way To Better Hydration


It's no big surprise that staying hydrated (especially during summer months) is super important -- but if you're not one of those people who loves chugging water throughout the day, there is another rather easy way to do it. The key actually lies in what you eat!

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While it may seem difficult to figure out which foods contain enough water, the truth is several foods you're already eating on a daily basis may actually be the right ones you need to stay calm, cool and hydrated as can be. We're here to help you eat your way to better hydration with a few key foods that will help you feeling great all throughout the day.

Check them out below and get to eating!

1) Cantalope

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One of the juiciest fruits to date with tons of great vitamins! With just half a cup you'll get all the vitamin A and C you need for the day.

2) Watermelon

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Filled with cancer-fighting antioxidants such as lycopene, and maintaining 93 percent water -- this fruit just can't be beat when it comes to staying hydrated.

3) Cucumber

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Being the most juicy veggie at 96 percent water, you can snack on these babies throughout the day and keep yourself nice and full.

4) Celery

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Filled with water and fiber galore, it works as a great weight loss tool and helps to get rid of heart burn.

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