Keeping yourself hydrated is very important since dehydration can lead to skin problems, headaches, and muscle cramps. But drinking plain water isn’t the only way to lock in the much-needed hydration. There are certain fruits and vegetables that contain so much water that you basically eat your water while enjoying a tasty meal.

Bright Side thinks that there is nothing more pleasant than eating a nice bowl of fruit or salad in the summer, and that’s why we created a list of the fruits and veggies with the highest water content.

10. Mango

ebb7145113b28ab6018efac5ee© Depositphotos.comWater content: Up to 83%Nutritional facts: They are very high in potassium, vitamin A, beta-carotene, and vitamin C.

9. Blueberries

9fbaea5550aab08f4acfbce27e© Depositphotos.comWater content: Up to 84%Nutritional facts: They are very high in potassium, vitamin A, vitamin K, and phosphorus.

8. Pineapple

9ea5745adbbd26c6d024694d6f© pineapplesupplyco / PixabayWater content: Up to 86%Nutritional facts: They are very high in potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin A.

7. Orange

20fe6b58f6be93ebaa33230160© LoggaWiggler / PixabayWater content: Up to 88%Nutritional facts: They are very high in fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and disease-fighting antioxidants.

6. Nectarines and Asian pear

b553765f9fb92d3e16bf732d48© majkilde / Pixabay, © Depositphotos.comWater content: Up to 88%Nutritional facts: Asian pears are very high in potassium, while nectarines contain good amounts of vitamin A, potassium, beta-carotene and phosphorus.

5. Cantaloupe

f70af5516f8a3c673ee1f1ddf5© Depositphotos.comWater content: Up to 90%Nutritional facts: One cup of cantaloupe contains 2 grams of fiber and is very rich in vitamin A, which boosts the immune system.

4. Strawberry

22217c599db1aa1d72d1a8b6a0© Alexas_Fotos / PixabayWater content: Up to 91%Nutritional facts: They are rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, folate, and manganese.

3. Watermelon

8424625fbfa40121e39f95a407© paulbr75 / PixabayWater content: Up to 92%Nutritional facts: They are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, magnesium, and powerful antioxidants, including lycopene.

2. Zucchini

d0404b5bccada6e374c3d32d66© HBH-MEDIA-photography / PixabayWater content: Up to 94%Nutritional facts: They are high in vitamin C since one cup contains 35% of the daily recommended amount.

1. Cucumber and lettuce

ce61a5555d822643629140da0b© Pronschee / Pixabay, © HolgersFotografie / PixabayWater content: Cucumber has up to 95% and lettuce up to 96%Nutritional facts: Cucumbers are very low in calories and provide small amounts of vitamin K, potassium, and magnesium. Lettuce is very rich in folate, which is very beneficial for pregnant women, and also has high amounts of vitamin K and vitamin A.

What are your favorite fruits and how many do you eat every day?

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