As the weather heats up, we can all find ourselves feeling sluggish and in need of adding more water and nutrients to our diets. Proper hydration is extremely important for your health. Not drinking enough water can lead to dehydration, which can cause fatigue, headaches, skin problems, muscle cramps, low blood pressure, and a rapid heart rate.
Here’s a list of foods to grow in your garden that will help keep you winning the fight against dehydration.
1. Watermelon (Water content: 92%) Because of their high water content, watermelon contains very few calories.
2. Strawberries (Water content: 91%) Strawberries provide lots of fiber, disease-fighting antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, folate, and manganese.
3. Cantaloupe (Water content: 90%) Cantaloupe is rich in vitamin A, which may boost immune health by protecting against infection.
4. Peaches (Water content: 89%) Peaches are a very nutrient-dense fruit that also provides several important vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, B vitamins, and potassium.
5. Oranges (Water content: 88%) Oranges are incredibly healthy and provide vitamin C and potassium, which may boost your immune function and heart health.
Staying healthy means, staying hydrated. While drinking water is important, Vegetables, fruits, and dairy products can add a significant amount of water to your diet. So, this growing season, add one or two of these crops to your garden to fight dehydration.