35 Most Hydrating Foods on the Planet by Water On Top
There’s no need to emphasize the importance of hydration. Although there are so many myths and confusion about the topic. The myth that two liters a day are only a recommendation, not a hard rule. It’s impossible to estimate how much water you personally need without in-depth studies.
However, drinking is not the only source of hydration. You get a lot of water by eating the right foods with high water content.
Fruits
| Fruits | Water Content | Fruits | Water Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon | 92% | Honeydew Melon | 90% |
| Kiwi | 85% | Pineapple | 86% |
| Strawberries | 91% | Apples | 86% |
| Cantaloupe | 90% | Plums | 87% |
| Peaches | 89% | Blackberries | 88% |
| Oranges | 88% | Mandarins | 85% |
| Grapefruit | 88% | Blueberries | 85% |
1. Watermelon
Water content: 92%
Watermelon is one of the most hydrating fruits on the planet. One cup serving contains more than half a cup of water! You also get some fiber and other important nutrients such as vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Magnesium.
Since watermelon has very high water content it has a low-calorie density, meaning that it’s an amazing and healthy food. Furthermore, it’s rich in antioxidants, easy to eat, and adored by adults and children. Eat it plain or add some watermelon cubes to your salads.
2. Kiwi
Water content 85%
Kiwis not only look good as a decoration but also have more vitamin C than oranges and have as much Potassium as a medium banana. They also have a low glycemic index and don’t spike the blood sugar as fast as fruit juice would. When properly ripe, kiwis are sweet and sour, making them an interesting addition to other hydrating foods like fruit salads or smoothies.
3. Strawberries
Water content: 91%
Strawberries provide lots of fiber, disease-fighting antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, including vitamin C, Folate, and Manganese. It is easy to include strawberries in your meals by blending them into smoothies, adding them to yogurt, porridge, or simply using them as decorations for pancakes. They can make for a unique addition to wraps and sandwiches.
4. Cantaloupe
Water content: 90%
Cantaloupe is a cousin of honey melon. It’s very nutritious, delicious and can contribute to your overall good health. One cup of cantaloupe is delivering more than a half cup of water for your body. Together with 2 grams of fiber which fills you up, reduces your appetite, and is good for your gut. Also, cantaloupe is rich in vitamin A, providing 120% of your daily needs in a 180-gram serving.
Again, you can eat it plain, as a side, as a dessert or add it to salads, smoothies, and yogurt.
5. Peaches
Water content: 89%
Peaches are a very nutrient-dense and hydrating fruit. They also provide several important vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, B vitamins, and Potassium. Water and fiber balance is why they are so filling and low in calories – with only 60 calories in a medium peach.
It’s easy and tasty to add peaches to your diet. Snack on them, put some into yogurt, cottage cheese, salads, or simply blend them.
6. Oranges
Water content: 88%
Oranges are incredibly healthy and may provide a number of health benefits. There is almost a half cup of water in one orange, along with fiber and several nutrients. And that’s the way it’s meant to be eaten. Eating an orange is actually better than drinking orange juice for a variety of reasons. Oranges are rich in vitamin C and Potassium, antioxidants, and Citric acid that is needed for your organ function.
7. Grapefruit
Water content: 88%
It’s an exceptionally healthy citrus fruit with many health benefits. It’s similar to oranges but different in taste and much higher vitamin C and vitamin A but lower in minerals than its cousin. Grapefruit is lower in sugar making it more refreshing to eat on a hot summer day and lowering the glycemic index. It is a nice addition to salads.
8. Honeydew melon
Water content: 90%
This is a variety of melon family. Yellow-green in color and very sweet in taste. A good source of potassium and vitamin C. Also contains amounts of Magnesium, Folate, and vitamin K. Like most melons, it has a high sugar content so it should be thought of more as a dessert or a snack, than an everyday ingredient.
9. Pineapple
Water content: 86%
This funky tropical fruit is packed with nutrients. Exceptionally high in vitamin C and Manganese. Pineapple carries Bromelain, an enzyme that is known to produce anti-inflammatory effects. Pineapples are good as a snack but you can’t eat a lot of it because it leaves your mouth irritated. That’s for good, though, as pineapples are quite high in sugar. Often used as an ingredient in oriental cuisine.
10. Apples
Water content: 86%
Apples come in many varieties and are known around the world. This fruit is not the most nutritious and doesn’t have exceptionally high water content. It’s on this list because the apple is a very simple and easily available common fruit. It would be so much better to reach for an apple instead of a sugary drink. So go for it!
11. Plums
Water content 87%
Simple plum sometimes gets overlooked. Not the tastiest and not the most hydrating. But some studies have shown that plums have a twice as high amount of polyphenol antioxidants as other similar fruits like nectarines and peaches.
Also, plums are known for their ability to relieve constipation. This is partly because of the high amount of fiber which is insoluble in water. Simply speaking – it’s good for your gut.
12. Blackberries
Water content 88%
Blackberries are lower in sugars than other similar berries. They’re rich in taste and intense in color, meaning they contain lots of nutrients. This includes phytochemicals protecting from free radicals. Also an excellent source of antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C and Manganese. Blackberries are nice as a snack, as a food decoration, in addition to yogurt, salads, a