Wednesday 22 July 2015

How Much Water is in Your FruitsFruit & Vegetables?

 It turns out that water from the food you eat is more than a minor consideration. Food actually provides 20 percent of your recommended daily intake of water. Besides their many nutritional benefits, another good reason to eat your daily fruits and vegetables is to get their high percentage of water.


Water in Fruits
Watermelons & Strawberries - 92% water.
Cantaloupe - 90% water. 
Grapefruit - 91% water. .
Raspberries/Pineapple/Plums/Peaches/Oranges/Cranberries/Apricots/Blueberries - 85-87% water.
Apples/Cherries/Grapes/Pears - 81-84% water.
Banana - 74% water.

Water in Vegetables
Cucumbers/Lettuce - 96% water.
Celery/Tomatoes/Zucchini - 94-95% water.
Broccoli/Cabbage/Cauliflower/Sweet Peppers/Spinach - 91-93% water.
Carrots - 87% water
Green Peas - 79% water.

Under normal circumstances, women need 2.7 liters, and men should consume 3.7 liters of water daily. This recommended intake includes the water you get from foods.

Fruits and vegetables have a lot of water in them, but don't forget to drink water as well to stay hydrated. For healthy drinking water tips please visit www.wisewaterint.com or call 1-866-427-7757.


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