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Sunday, 20 July 2025

Foods that may help you stay hydrated!

Yes, even Snoopy and Woodstock know it's important to stay hydrated when the weather gets hot, but did you know there are some foods that can also help us all with hydration? 
Read on and discover more ...

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Wherever you live some days can just be too hot, and on these sort of days it is important to stay hydrated. Sometimes the easiest way is to use water from your kitchen tap, but bottled water can also be a great help. Of course on a hot summer’s day, why not boost your hydration with these juicy foods, all of which are around 80-90% water by weight.

1. Cucumber
At 95% water content, this crunchy summer vegetable has the highest water content of any solid food! It’s great in salads, or sliced up with some dip, why not just eat it by itself ... it's something our grandchildren love to do. Cucumber also contains a little fiber and vitamin C!

2. Green Peppers
These hydrating vegetables contain 93.9% water, just slightly more than the red and yellow versions. They are also rich in antioxidants, and make a great snack with dip, sliced up in salads or can be eaten alone - it's up to you.

3. Tomato
Tomatoes make a delicious, hydrating snack, especially cherry tomatoes! Eat a handful as a snack or add them to your meal! They’ll provide a tasty pop of hydration plus lycopene and other vitamins and minerals.

4. Watermelon
Not only is watermelon a great source of water at 92%, it’s also a good source of vitamin C and other antioxidants. Serve icy cold for a satisfying Summertime snack!

5. Strawberries
91% water, strawberries are a great contributor to your water intake for the day! Delivering the most vitamin C of all berries, folate, fibre and antioxidants, they’re a great little snack to enjoy! Eat them as is, or with some yogurt, or double cream ... even in a salad, a great summer fruit.

6. Papaya
This gorgeous fruit tastes incredible with fresh lime juice! Plus it delivers a source of fibre and hydration with 88% water! It’s also rich in vitamin C and contains the digestive enzyme known as papain along with fibre which helps improve your digestive health.

7. Grapefruit
A juicy, tangy citrus with a powerful hydrating punch! Not only does it contain 90.5% water, some say it can help shrink your waistline, help lower your cholesterol, help stabilise your blood sugar and potentially help reduce your cravings! Eat it straight, or pop some wedges into a salad.

8. Butternut Squash
The humble, sweet and nutty squash is actually 88% water. Yet it provides over 400% of your daily requirements for vitamin A, as well as being a source of vitamin C, potassium and manganese! Roast some and serve in a salad, stuff small ones with lean grass-fed mince and vegetables, or turn it into a tasty dip with some bell peppers, cucumber and carrots to serve!

9. Cantaloupe
One six ounce serving (about ¼ of a melon) provides 100% of your recommended intake for vitamins A and C! Comprised of 90.2% water, it’s a nourishing snack that can contribute significantly to your water intake! Why not serve sliced in salads, or as part of a mixed melon salad with fresh mint!

10. Radishes
It’s not the first thing you may think of when talking about hydration, but these pretty vegetables are 95.3% water! Not only are they hydrating, but they are full of antioxidants including catechin (found in green tea!), adding a nutritious burst of spiciness and colour to your plate!

Some words taken from an article by Laurentine Ten Bosch

Related Recipe Suggestions
Tomato Tricolore Salad : Perfect for summer and it's LCHF : see here
A Watermelon Pizza : Perfect For Warmer Summer Days : see here
Salmon, Cucumber and Radish Salad : Perfect For Salad Days : see here

Please be aware that not all foods mentioned may be suitable for all, so please bear in mind any food allergies, health conditions and with grapefruit, for example, care should be taken if on certain drugs.

On a personal note I am including cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, radishes and strawberries in my menu plan, melon is nice too ... how about you?

All the best Jan

32 comments:

an artist reflects said...

So glad you found me on my new blog ~ thanks,

These are wonderful food suggestions when it is hot and informative too ~ thanks, hugs,

an artist reflects ~ (carol and ziggy)

an artist reflects said...

Wonderful post ~ great foods for the hot weather suggestions and so informative ~ thanks, hugs,

an artist reflects ~ carol and ziggy

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables. I really think they do help me keep hydrated. Great post - thanks

Jeff said...

All great foods... the tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers from my garden are just coming in...

Tom said...

...stay hydrated.

J.P. Alexander said...

No conocía todos lo alimentos es bueno mantenerse hidratado. Te mando un beso.

Christine said...

Good list thanks

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Thanks, Jan. I thought of cucumber 🥒 and watermelon 🍉 immediately so this list has much more.

Elephant's Child said...

I do love fruit.

Margaret D said...

Good foods there Jan. We eat a fair bit of watermelon in our summer.

roentare said...

This is such a good list of water retaining foods to have

jabblog said...

Great advice, Jan. So many of us don't stay well hydrated and it's so important, particularly in blistering heat.

Sami said...

Didn't know this about radishes, butternut or green peppers. Great info. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday Jan.

Shari Burke said...

Great information to have! We usually have peppers, cukes, tomatoes, and radishes (only available for some months in summer) in the kitchen. We use frozen berries.

Little Wandering Wren said...

I am happy that I regularly eat most of these, with the exception of watermelon, which some how is never top of my list - Have a great week Jan
Wren x

Giorgio said...

Great advice :-) ... cantaloupe and watermelon are my favourite in summer.

My name is Erika. said...

It never feels good to be dehydrated, so it's good to know some foods to eat. I love how they are all fruits and veggies.

Bijoux said...

Radish was a surprise!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
Great list , I like most of what is on the list.
Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week!

Jeanie said...

I love all of these but cucumbers and cantaloupe are two of my very favorites. And of course, red, yellow and orange peppers!

CJ Kennedy said...

Great info. I think sometimes we forget we can eat to drink.

Fun60 said...

I never think about the hydration value of fruit. A good reminder and interesting post.

Caroline said...

I like very much melon. Greets

Ananka said...

All of them are tasty! I thought celery too maybe? I drink a lot anyway! :-D

Been heavy rain up here the last few days!

Mary Kirkland said...

I knew watermelon would be in there.

Bill said...

Good info, thanks Jan.

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Cold squash soup in the summer is a real treat. I like to toss on a heap of curly parsley and feta cheese.

Lowcarb team member said...

REPLY TO
Ananka who said ...
All of them are tasty! I thought celery too maybe? I drink a lot anyway! :-D

Been heavy rain up here the last few days!

Hello Ananka
Many thanks for your comment.
Sorry the post only listed ten foods, but of course there are more and crispy, crunchy celery with a high water content (almost 95%), is also an excellent way to stay hydrated.

So pleased that most of the UK seems to be having some rain, it's certainly needed, there are hosepipe bans in some areas and the poor farmers, and gardeners are struggling.

Enjoy what's left of the weekend

All the best Jan

Jules said...

I have a friend who eats 3 cucumbers every day because she doesnt like drinking water :)

Conniecrafter said...

I was a little surprised by the radishes but i do like them so that's good, the onky thing I think I would pass on is probably the cucumbers.

Back2OurSmallCorner said...

These are all great foods to reach for on a hot sunny day, to help us keep hydrated. My favourites are tomatoes, strawberries and grapefruit.

Teresa said...

En verano solemos comer mucho de esos alimentos. Besos.