STAY HYDRATED THIS SUMMER

Cucumbers
The flesh of cucumbers is
primarily composed of water
but also contains vitamin C and
caffeic acid, both of which help soothe
skin irritations and reduce swelling-which
is why cucumbers are often used to
help swollen eyes and sunburn.
Tomato sauce
It may vary depending on the
brand, but most store-bought
tomato sauces are about 90 percent
water. Plus, one half-cup serving of tomato
sauce has only 50 calories and zero grams of
fat, while the same amount of creamy Alfredo sauce
weighs in around 200 calories and 18 grams of fat.
Eggplant
Eggplants have all the qualities
of an excellent weight-loss food
They're high in fiber and water but
low in calories . Just avoid recipes that
involve frying. Eggplant's spongy texture
means it will absorb a lot of oil and as a
result, negate the calorie advantage.
Watermelon
A 2009 study at the
University of Aberdeen
Medical School
found that the combination
of salts, minerals and natural sugars in some
fruits and vegetables can actually hydrate people
more effectively than water or even sports drinks.
Watermelon was on top of the list, thanks to its 92
percent water content and essential rehydration salts
calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium.
Pineapple
This exceptionally juicy
fruit is packed with bromelain, a mixture of
compounds with potent anti-inflammatory
powers. In other words, eat pineapple now
and you may avoid pain meds in the future.
Apples
You've heard it before: An apple a
day keeps the doctor away. But this
juicy superfood has also been linked
to lower cholesterol levels, weight loss
and preventing a host of chronic health
woes—cardiovascular disease, asthma,
diabetes, and even certain cancers.
Celery
Crunchy celery is 96 percent water,
but it also provides a combination of
mineral salts, amino acids and vitamins
that research shows may hydrate your
body twice as effectively as a glass of water.
Chicken noodle soup
This flu-fighting formula can
seriously hydrate you when you
need it. Each cup has about 840 milligrams
of sodium to help you retain the broth and
14 grams of carbohydrates to help you absorb it.
Mango
 Mangoes provide a lot of
bang for your caloric buck
(only 135 calories per mango), and they're
a good source of vitamins A, B6, and C, plus fiber.
Mixed green salads
Most lettuce greens contain
94 percent water, making it a low-energy
density food. In other words, you'll feel
fuller on fewer calories and lose weight faster.

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