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Drinking 8 glasses of water every day is easier said than done. Are you looking for alternatives? Try eat more fruits and veggies, especially in the summer when fresh produce is easy to come by. Not only do they offer a healthy blend of vitamins, anti-oxidants, and fiber, they’re also high in water. Here are some of the best.

F​ruits

  • Strawberries - a 149 gram serving has 92% water.
  • Melons - a typical portion 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, but what they lack in water content, they make up for in anti-oxidants.
  • Banana - one of the lowest in water content: only 74%.

Vegetables

  • Lettuce - at the top of the list vegetable list with 96%.
  • Zucchini and spinach - offer 95% and 92% water content, respectively.
  • Green peas - also generally higher in sugar content, peas are 76% water.

Water has its redeeming qualities, but consuming fresh produce has many benefits that water alone can’t offer.

 
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