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5 Summer Foods With High Water Content

In India, the summer season is close to setting records of unbearable heat. One must know about the kind of foods that can be consumed to prevent heat strokes.

Cucumber

Cucumber is regarded as the best summer vegetable, filled with 95 per cent water content. Apart from water, it is also rich in nutrients like vitamin K, potassium, and magnesium.

Watermelon

As per studies, a watermelon contains around 92 per cent water, making it an ideal fruit for summer. It removes excess heat from the body and also keeps it cool, reducing heat stroke risk.

Kiwi

The kiwi fruit consists of 90 per cent water and consuming it ensures good hydration. According to studies, it also improves the level of electrolytes in the body, greatly avoiding heat stroke risk.

Radish

Containing around 95 per cent of water, this root vegetable is an ideal food item for summer. It is rich in nutrients like vitamin C and is a very good source of fibre. Furthermore, it is very low in calories.

Tomatoes

This tangy, red vegetable can be eaten for good hydration in the body. It is regarded as one of the best food items for summer, containing 94 per cent water, nutrients and antioxidants.