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Our bodies are made up of 60% of water. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day is important and even more so in the summer when it is easy to become dehydrated. Fruits and vegetables provide hydration in addition to nutrients and fiber.

Here are some foods to stock up on in the summer:

• Cucumbers-made up of 96% water, have the highest water content of any solid food
• Iceberg lettuce(96% water content)
• Romaine lettuce(95%)
• Bell peppers(92%), green bell peppers have the highest water content
• Cabbage(92%)
• Spinach(92%)
• Cauliflower(92%)
• Zucchini and summer squash(94%)
• Asparagas(92%)
• Zucchini(94%)
• Tomatoes(94%)
• Watermelon(92%)
• Strawberries(92%)
• Oranges(88%)
• Apples(84%)
• Cantaloupe(92%)
• Peaches(89%)
• Grapefruit(88%)
• Broths and soups(92%)
• Plain yogurt(88%)

Incorporate theses foods in your meals…be it in salads, smoothies, side dish, main meal, or as snacks.