TIP: Eat More Water

Drinking 8 glasses of water every day is easier said than done.

Looking for alternatives?  Eat more fruits and veggies.  Not only are they a healthy blend of vitamins and anti-oxidants and fiber, they’re high in water.

Here are some of the best:

Strawberries.  Usually on the tops of everyone’s list–including this one.  A 149 gram serving has 92% water.

Melons.  A typical portion size of watermelon or cantaloupe is 160 grams, but the water content is 90-92%.

Blueberries and apples.  You can count on getting 84% of their weight in water.  Oh well, what they lack in water they make up for in anti-oxidants.

Banana. One of the lowest in water content:  only 74%.

Fresh Vegetables

It’s no wonder that veggies are low in calories; they’re also high in water!

Lettuce is at the tops of the list–it is 96% water.

Zucchini and spinach have 95% and 92% water, respectively.

Green peas, which also generally are higher in sugar content, are 76% water.

Drinking water has its redeeming qualities.  But consuming fresh produce has many benefits that water alone can’t offer.