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Fruit for Hydration

Vegetables for Hydration

When we think about hydrating our busy bodies, we tend to think of liquids, such as water, juices and other beverages.  However you might be pleasantly surprised at how much liquid is actually in the fruits and vegetables that we eat everyday. And of course if it is locally grown, they will be far more hydrated because they have taken the road less traveled.

Many studies have been done to determine the food weight and the water weight of fresh fruits and vegetables. On average most fresh fruits and vegetables contain 85-95% water , or in most cases 50% of most  fruits and vegetables is water weight and the other 50% is food weight. Surprised? Maybe.

Excellent hydration begins with a balanced diet of fresh fruits and vegetables. This is something I think most of us are skipping or avoiding these days as far as my eyes can see they consume the smallest space in the grocery stores these days.  Healthy, hydrated? Try skipping the juices, the glucose drinks and grab some fresh local and in-season fruit on the go! And oops! There is some fiber that may come along with that.

Here are some seasonal options that are great for hydrating this summer. All of these are easy to prepare and transport in Thermos® Brand containers well. I have found they keep fruits and vegetables cold for hours. Long enough for me to eat them, still cold and still fresh.

Fresh fruit options: apricots, strawberries, raspberries, plums, pears, peaches, grapes, cranberries, cherries, cantaloupe, blueberries, and apples.

Fresh Vegetable options: broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, eggplant, lettuce, peppers, radishes, spinach, zucchini, tomatoes, and peas.

So next time your thinking about your lunch, your guys and your kids, reach for some fresh in-season fruits and vegetables. Pack them in an awesome Thermos® Brand container that will keep them cold with some hummus, bean dip, natural yogurt, maple syrup and or a home made jam for dipping!

eat fresh*live local*eat healthy

Stacey

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