As we sweat through summer workouts we should all be aware of the need to remain hydrated. This can be accomplished with water before, during and after a workout as well as drinking water during the day.
Another great way to replace fluids and refuel is to eat your fruits and veggies.
“MOM WAS RIGHT”- besides all the health enriching and nutritional reasons- eating fruits and veggies is a great way to add more water to your body while replenishing fuel.
The following charts list % water content of some fruits and Veggies:
Fruits |
Veggies |
Apples 85% Apricots 85% Bananas 76% Cantaloupe 91% Cherries raw 80% Grapefruit Raw 88% Grapes 82% Oranges 86% Papyas Raw 89% Peaches Raw 90% Pears Raw 82% Peas Raw 81% Peppers Green 94% Pineapple Raw 85% Plums Raw 87% Raspberries 81% |
Spinach Raw 92% Bean Sprouts 92% Broccoli 91% Cabbage Raw 92% Carrots Raw 88% Cauliflower Raw 91% Celery 94% Cucumbers Raw 96% Lettuce Head 96% Onions 89% Radishes Raw 95% |
This is just a sampling of great things to eat. Get creative and eat up.
SUGGESTIONS-
Box of Crayons Slaw (serves 1-3)
2 cups cabbage (92% water)
1 cup carrots (88%)
1 cup green apple (85%0
1 cup berries (~80%)
Mix with 1/2 cup raw vinegar and 2 tablespoons mustard
This powerhouse will have you sprinting out the door to workout again.
