Staying hydrated all summer in this crazy heat and humidity is not always easy. One can only drink so much water before you feel like there is a fishbowl in your stomach. Fueling up with fruits and veggies that are high in water content can help you meet your goals without feeling overly bloated. I am sharing a few of my favorite ways to stay hydrated.
The Best fruits and veggies to keep you hydrated
Cucumbers
These crunchy veggies are low in calories and high in vitamin C and potassium. They are over 95% water. Delicious on their own, in salads or dipped in hummus.
Watermelon
It’s not summer without watermelon. Perfect when chilled or grilled! Known for lowering blood pressure and being high in magnesium and potassium it’s the perfect post workout refuel. Also delicious in salads with cheese.
Apples
An apple a day…. Full of fiber and long known for their health benefits. I love mine with dipped in a nice heap of peanut butter. Hydrating and delicious.
Carrots
Cut up a big bunch to have in your fridge for fast and easy snacking. Full of antioxidants, fiber and water they are a satisfying snack.
Tomatoes
Probably one of my all time favorite fruits. Yes they are a fruit! I can’t get enough of the juicy, sweet summer tomatoes. Easily add them to salads or sauces or just eat them plain. Better yet, roast them with a little garlic and olive oil for a fantastic bruschetta topping. I am now totally craving a zesty Gazpacho this weekend.
What are your favorite fruits and veggies that keep you hydrated all summer? What creative ways do you enjoy them?
I just love watermelon!!! That is one of my favorite fruits. This is such a great time of year with the availability of all the fruits and veggies. You can’t go wrong!
All the fruit is just so juicy and fresh-yum
There’s nothing better than a big bowl of cold watermelon in the summer! Whenever I cut one, I swear more ends up in my stomach than in the bowl haha.
Right there with you!
This is great! I know better but I have been having a tough time staying hydrated. And I get headaches when I’m dehydrated so you’d think I’d be super motivated. I need to have more fruit on hand because if it’s in my fridge I will eat it!
I have gotten a few headaches the last few weeks as well. I am drinking a lot but I guess not enough
I have been eating a lot of cucumbers this summer. I like the baby ones. I think I almost ate a whole watermelon the other day. Well its like 95% water right so it’s ok….haha.
Yep definitely ok by me!
I love cucumbers and watermelons! Some other summer fruits I enjoy are all the berries – blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, etc
The strawberries are so good right now. Going to be hard to eat them in the winter again
All year long I eat a lot of tomatoes, bananas, and sweet potatoes. I guess tomatoes are the only ones that help hydration!
In the summer, I eat the same things but include lots of zuke and yellow squash! I planted so much this year and can’t wait until they’re ready to pick! I see pictures of friends that have huge zukes already but I have nothing!
All of the squash is so good right now too!
Peaches too! The Palisade peaches in Colorado are just starting to hit their season. I can’t wait!
Oh yes the peaches and plums are delish right now!
All of these are my favorites! Veggies are such a great way to get your water in!
they sure can be 🙂
I love to eat watermelon and tomatoes in the summer. Cherries are a favorite too. I could eat a whole bagful.
It’s easy to pile up on the summer fruits
Love watermelon and tomatoes. I don’t think of them for hydration purpose.
Also love cherries and strawberries.
The strawberries are so delicious and sweet right now aren’t they?
You mentioned grilling watermelon? I’ve never thought of that! I’m trying to learn to like cukes…I never thought of dipping in hummus, either. Will you give me a crash course next weekend ? LOL
Oh yes!! It will be so much fun 🙂
I love everything you listed! Add strawberries to the list ~ they top the list right along with watermelon!
They are so super sweet and juicy right now
Summer is my season! I go hard for all of these!
They are super delish
Mmm so many tasty summer veggies! Loving that tabouleh recipe
It is one that I make over and over again for sure
Oh my goodness this all looks so good. I really want to try the Kale Tabuleh Salad.
Thanks it is one of my favorites
Yay! I love all these options!
They are some of my favorites
I love, love watermelon! But have never considered grilling it! I will have to give that a try!
It’s a great change of pace and texture give it a try
I like watermelon when it’s good, but I end up with sad flavorless ones too often! We have better luck with cantaloupe.
Cantaloupe is great right now as well
I love ALL these fruits and veggies! One way we also love watermelon is cutting it into cubes then freezing it!
Oh yes that is great too!
Tomatoes and cucumbers are among my favorites! For some reason, I’m not a big watermelon fan but even I have to admit that they’re refreshing in the Summer heat 🙂
I am all about tomatoes and cucumbers as well so good
Any melon but watermelon, LOL — not a fan — except in my watermelon feta salad. Cucumber is very hydrating too.
I do love cantaloupe as well if it is sweet. I have been eating a lot of it this summer
That tabouleh salad looks so yummy! I think I would switch out spinach for kale (not a big fan), but wow, it looks good!
You can certainly switch out spinach for the kale. Hope you give it a try!
I definitely love watermelon and tomatoes. Blueberries are a must too as well as cherries. I didn’t realize carrots were good.
Watermelon and tomatoes are my faves too. Have you tried grilling them?
I like all of the above, especially the apples and tomatoes 😉 Grilled watermelon…that sounds interesting!
Oh you have to try the grilled watermelon! This weekend I am making grilled lettuce it’s so good and takes about a min to make
I love watermelon. It is so refreshing. I always tease my friend because he can’t stand watermelon nor cantaloupe. How could you not?
I know they are both so good!
I’ve had watermelon after a few races and I have to say that nothing has tasted so refreshing ever!
I do like it when they have it at the finish line
Good thing I love all of those except tomatoes 🙂 Cucumber water is my favorite! Even though summer is technically coming to an end, it’s still been super hot here lately so this is really helpful. Thanks for sharing!
Still so hot here too and looking for ways to refresh!
Yes to all of these fresh fruits and veggies! I just love cucumbers and watermelons during the summer!!
They are pretty tasty!
I eat an apple probably every day, but during the summer I love having watermelon as a delicious, hydrating treat! Also that salad looks so darn good!!
Apples are my go to during fall and winter for sure