Do you know that you can also stay hydrated by eating certain kinds of foods? In this article, we will be looking at certain foods that can help you fight heat and keep you hydrated. They are essentially alkaline food that has loads of water and naturally balances the pH levels of your body fluids. Read on.

Iceberg lettuce

This type of food contains 95 percent water and can serve as a good way to stay hydrated without drinking liquids.

Lemon

This fruit is a very popular ingredient in beverages and ice creams. All you need is to squeeze loads of lemon juice into a container and mix it with water, soda, ice, sugar, or salt. Whatever you come up with will certainly hydrate and refresh you.

Cucumbers

Fresh cucumbers are mostly made up of water (at least 95). Eating cucumbers increases the amount of water that is in your body and keeps you hydrated.

Pumpkin:

 Pumpkin has loads of water, carotene, polyphenols, antioxidants, and is low on calories among other health benefiting nutrients. You can use it in different forms so you can eat it constantly and stay hydrated as often as possible.

Zucchini

This food is related to cucumber and melon and also has high water content too and can be combined with lots of meals. 

 Watermelon

This food needs little or no introduction as it is a staple food. It is a great choice for hydration because it contains loads of water that increases the amount of water in your body when eaten.

Green Beans

Green beans are for hydration. They can be boiled or curried if you don’t want to make them part of your salads.

Takeaway

 Regardless of the season of the year, there is also something you can eat to stay hydrated.