Water content in different food types

Water content in different food types:

You get about 20% of water from food each day. The benefits of getting water from food are mostly due to the slow absorption of nutrients along the way.

Here is a list of foods that have a high water content:

• Cucumbers: 95 % water and low in calories. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
• Carrots: 90% water and loaded with beta carotene.
• Zucchini: 95% water and antioxidant.
• Iceberg lettuce: 95 % water and also contains essential minerals such as; potassium, manganese, iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous
• Spinach: It does not have as much water as iceberg lettuce but it is loaded with vitamin K, manganese and magnesium.
• Celery: 95 % water and is high in vitamin K , folate ,fibers and potassium. It protects the digestive system.
• Cauliflower: 92 % water. It is also rich in vitamin C and Vitamin K
• Soups: mainly homemade and consisting of vegetables without artificial flavorings, stock or high amounts of salt.
• Tomatoes: 95% water and high in lycopene a powerful antioxidant.
• Watermelon: 91 % water also high in lycopene
• Strawberries: 91 % water and high in flavonoids that promote brain health.
• Yogurt: 85% water and a great source of proteins and electrolytes that protects your heart and gut (probiotics).

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