It can be hard to stay well-hydrated.
“We naturally get some water from what we eat,” says Maples.
Watermelon (1 cup = 5 oz.
(Find our favoritehealthy watermelon recipes here.)
Apple (1 medium = 5.5 oz.
Serving size matters too, kids.
Tomato (1/2 cup = 3 oz.
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Not only are tomatoes at their in-season best during summer, they’re also 94% water.
And we’re convinced the other 6% is pure flavor.
Baked potato (1 medium = 4.5 oz.
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Yup, the humble spud is three-quarters liquid.
Kidney beans (1/2 cup canned, drained = 3 oz.
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Few foods are healthier than beans.
These plant-based proteins have antioxidants, fiber and iron, among other nutrients.
And they’re all stewing in a water bath, even after you’ve drained them.
Drink-er, eat up!
View Recipe:Bean Salad with Lemon-Cumin Dressing
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Yogurt (1 cup fat-free vanilla = 6.8 oz.
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Everyone’s favorite dairy food has more than just protein and probiotics going for it.
It’s also thirst-quenching.
(Kefir and packaged yogurt smoothies have more liquid, but beware of added sugar.)
Cooked brown rice (1/2 cup = 2.5 oz.
View Recipe:Easy Brown Rice
8. can, drained = 2.3 oz.
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Water-packed tuna really is-even without accounting for the water it’s packed in.
Plus, it’ll get you some omega-3 fatty acids.
Just be carefulnot to overdo it, since tuna can have high levels of the toxin mercury.
