While drinking water is essential, it\u2019s not the only way to keep your body hydrated.\n<\/p>\n
Many fruits are naturally high in water, making them a delicious way to stay hydrated. They also deliver fiber, vitamins, minerals, and powerful antioxidants your body needs to thrive.\n<\/p>\n
Here are eight fruits that can keep you hydrated at all times.\n<\/p>\n
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\nBenefits: Watermelon<\/a> is naturally hydrating and is high in antioxidants<\/a>, such as vitamin C, lycopene, and beta-carotene, which protect your cells from oxidative damage. In addition to acting as an antioxidant, vitamin C is also needed for collagen production, iron absorption,\u00a0and immune function.
\nHow to enjoy: Enjoy chilled watermelon as a hydrating snack on hot days, or add watermelon to dishes like salads or smoothies.<\/p>\n
\nBenefits: Grapefruit<\/a> is a sweet and tart, hydrating fruit that\u2019s over 91% water. Eating grapefruit is a refreshing way to boost your antioxidant intake. In addition to being high in vitamin C, with a cup of grapefruit covering just under 100% of your daily needs, it\u2019s also packed with the flavonoid antioxidants naringin and naringenin, which have powerful cellular-protective properties.
\nHow to enjoy: Add grapefruit segments to fruit salads or enjoy grapefruit in savory dishes like salads.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nBenefits: Strawberries are one of the most nutritious and hydrating fruits you can eat. A cup of strawberries covers over 100% of your daily needs for vitamin C, and also provides antioxidant plant compounds like anthocyanins, phenolic acids, and flavonoids. Studies show that eating berries, like strawberries<\/a>, could lower your risk of common health conditions like heart disease<\/a>.
\nHow to enjoy: Add frozen strawberries to smoothies and protein shakes and enjoy fresh strawberries on oatmeal, chia pudding, and salads.<\/p>\n
\nBenefits: Not only are tomatoes<\/a>\u00a0one of the most hydrating fruits, but they are the main dietary source of the carotenoid lycopene. Lycopene has powerful\u00a0antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to protect your skin against sun damage<\/a>. This makes tomatoes a great choice for sun-soaked days at the pool or beach.
\nHow to enjoy: Enjoy cherry tomatoes with mozzarella balls for a satisfying snack, pile fresh slices onto salads, pastas, and grain bowls, or whip up a homemade marinara with ripe tomatoes.<\/p>\n
\nBenefits: One cup of refreshing cantaloupe<\/a> delivers about 30% of your daily needs for vitamin A<\/a>, a key nutrient that supports healthy vision, immunity, brain function, and reproductive health. Cantaloupe is also high in vitamin C and the carotenoid antioxidants\u00a0beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
\nHow to enjoy: Cantaloupe is delicious in fruit salads and smoothies. You can also pair fresh cantaloupe with savory ingredients like prosciutto for a sweet and salty snack or appetizer.<\/p>\n
\nBenefits: Sweet, juicy, and hydrating, peaches<\/a> deliver essential nutrients, like vitamins C and A, and potassium. They also contain a variety of phenolic antioxidants, like flavonols and anthocyanins, which support and protect overall health.
\nHow to enjoy: Peaches can be enjoyed fresh or cooked. Eat them as a hydrating snack, add sliced peaches into yogurt, cottage cheese, or oats, or bake peaches and serve them with whipped cream for a naturally sweet dessert.<\/p>\n
\nBenefits: Composed of 86% water, pineapple<\/a> is a tasty way to meet your hydration needs. In addition to being high in water, pineapples are packed with essential nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin B6, and copper, and are a source of powerful antioxidants, including gallic acid and ferulic acid.
\nHow to enjoy: Try snacking on chilled pineapple or adding frozen pineapple to smoothies for a tropical kick.<\/p>\n