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Human body is more than 70% water. Taking enough fluids is the basis for keeping our body working at its best. Remember, we begin to get dehydrated and our performance drops off with just as much as a 2% water loss. Therefore to keep ourselves hydrated we require drinking plenty of water and other liquids.


LETTUCE - Lettuce is one of the most important part of various salads, grown as a leaf vegetable. The vegetable is usually consumed as cold and raw, in salads, hamburgers, tacos and a number of other dishes. 100gms of lettuce contains almost 96g of water. Iceberg lettuce (and all lettuce) is a great source of fiber thus helps in preventing constipation.
TOMATOES - 91% of tomatoes is water. It is a concentrated source of the carotenoid, lycopene. Scientific Studies have shown that Lycopene reduces the risk of prostate cancer and heart disease in people. Tomatoes are an excellent sources of vitamin C (the vitamin C is most concentrated in the jelly like substance that surrounds the seeds) thus an aid to increase the efficiency of the immune system. They also contain vitamin A and B-complex vitamins, potassium and phosphorus there this veggie can easily eaten in good amount by hypertensive people.
GRAPES - Grapes are small round or oval berries with more than 80% of water content. Both red and black grapes contain powerful antioxidants and resveratrol, which helps to prevent both the narrowing and hardening of the arteries thus it is considered to be a good addition to the diet of cardiac patients. However, they have a very high sugar content thus should be consumed in limitation by the people looking out for weight loss.
CANTALOUPE - It is one of the more popular summertime fruits weights in at 160g, and is 90% water. Cantaloupe is a rich source of vitamin A, a cup of cantaloupe provides about 103.2% of the daily value for vitamin A and beta-carotene and important nutrient for a healthy vision. It also has an excellent folate content that is important for the production and maintenance of new cells, especially during pregnancy.
CELERY - Celery is mostly water and therefore exceptionally low in calories, making it an excellent snack food for people trying to control their weight. Although it is not especially high in nutrients (largely because of its high water content), but it does provide us with essential electrolytes like sodium and potassium, the minerals most important for regulating fluid balance and blood pressure. Celery contains approximately 35 milligrams of sodium per stalk, so salt-sensitive individuals or people having high blood pressure can enjoy celery, but should keep track of this amount when monitoring daily sodium intake.
SQUASH - Squash contain more than 95% water. They protect against dehydration and the carotenes present in them help to protect against the damaging effects of the sun. The high water content, also means that they are very low in calories. This makes eating squash satisfying, because the bulk fills you up, allowing you to forgo second helpings. The yellow or orange flesh of winter squashes is darker than that of summer varieties, and it is more nutritious, richer in complex carbohydrates, potassium and beta-carotene.
Originally written for Heal India, edited and distributed by DesiDieter.
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