boost your hydration with 5 water-rich foods!

Water is an essential element for the proper functioning of our body. It is advisable to drink at least 1.5 liters of water a day, but some studies have shown that only 25% of us are sufficiently hydrated.

The finding is alarming because dehydration can have many more or less serious consequences on the human body, both physically and mentally. Fatigue or kidney problems are among the most common consequences of insufficient water consumption.

Do you have trouble drinking the minimum 1.5 liters of water a day that your body needs? So turn to water-rich foods to supplement your daily hydration. You can, at the same time, start a detox cure with our Slim'Tea OWARI cure .

Here is the list of 5 water-rich ingredients:  

• The cucumber :

Cucumber is one of the most thirst-quenching foods. Indeed, it contains about 97% water and a multitude of vitamins such as vitamins K, C and A and many minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron. 

You can enjoy it in different ways, in gazpacho, in juice, in salads and even in tagliatelle! 

• The tomato :

At the top of the list we also find the tomato with its 94% water content. You can cook it in a salad, in gazpacho, in juice … the tomato brings freshness, taste and like cucumber, full of vitamins such as vitamins A, C, E and B9 and minerals such as potassium and selenium . 

Tomatoes + cucumbers in a salad = the perfect combination for maximum hydration! 

• The courgette :

Filled with 94% water and very low in calories, it can be eaten raw, in zucchini spaghetti or cooked in vegetable curries for example. It brings a feeling of satiety and helps to avoid nibbling after meals. Very digestible, it is perfect for fragile stomachs and difficult digestions. In addition to promoting hydration of our body, it is excellent for our health since it promotes the improvement of heart health, boosts weight loss, or even controls diabetes! 

• The watermelon :

Star of the summer, watermelon contains 91% water. It is consumed without moderation and at any time of the day. It allows you to hydrate while refreshing and filling up with vitamins. 

Watermelon allows a detox action on the body thanks to its antioxidant power and its many nutrients. Rich in minerals, it acts on cramps and aches in particular thanks to its potassium. Excellent for our health, it is beneficial for the heart and strengthens our immune system thanks to its vitamins A, B6 and C. 

• Grapefruit and citrus

As with most citrus fruits such as lemon or clementine, grapefruit is made up of 90% water. A few citrus zests to season a salad will not suffice to complete your hydration, prefer rather quarters of grapefruit in verrines, in salads or simply in juice. Beneficial for health thanks to vitamin C, citrus fruits help fight against fatigue and infections. In winter, they even reduce the duration of the common cold. 

You now have all the cards in hand to complete your hydration. Try to include one of these fruits and vegetables in the majority of your recipes. Good hydration is the basis of everything. Before even starting a food rebalancing or any other fitness, be sure to provide the necessary hydration that your body needs.