August 8, 2013
We all know that we need to keep our bodies well hydrated in
order to maintain optimum health. The golden standard is to drink 8 glasses of
water a day, which seems simple, but is often a daunting task for many people.
Maybe you forget to bring water with you when you walk or work out, or you
simply don’t enjoy the taste (or the thought) of the public water fountain;
whatever your water quota challenge, there is a simple way to make sure you achieve
success.
One easy way
to increase your water intake is to make the mental switch from believing that
forcing yourself to stoically drink glass after glass of water is the only way
to get your 8 glasses a day. Check out the images below to discover the many
natural foods that have a high water content. These foods, in combination with
chugging those cups or bottles of water, will go a long way towards helping you
hit that “8 glasses a day” target.
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Cucumbers 97%
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| Raw Radishes 95% |
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Celery 95%
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| Apples 86% |
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| Peaches 89% |
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| Watermelon 91% |
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| Raw Carrots 88% |
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| Raw Broccoli 89% |
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| Plums 87% |
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| Yogurt 88% |
So next time you’re out, hit the farmers market, invest in some delicious seasonal fruit and vegetables and check off “drink enough water” from today’s to-do list!
Note: Eight glasses a day is a baseline; if it's hot out, or if you are working out, nursing or suffering from illness you should drink more than this.
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Abu Pigott D.C
