SEXY WATER
Who says hydration can’t be sexy?
When we eat more water-rich foods, we absorb water more slowly because it is trapped in the structure of these foods.
By eating your water is to consume enough water-rich plants like cucumber, romaine lettuce, fresh berries and melons— all over 90% water. The water that’s trapped in fresh plants is caught in a phytonutrient-rich web of vitamins, minerals and fibers that help your body absorb more water more slowly, which means you’re more hydrated for longer periods of time!
I thought I was a healthy eater and eating “healthy” like avocado toast on Ezekiel bread, trail mix, organic fiber. Basically, food groups lacking in one of the most vital nutrients-- H20!
When we eat more water-rich foods, we absorb water more slowly because it is trapped in the structure of these foods. That slow absorption means that water in food stays in our bodies longer, with a multitude of additional benefits.
A cucumber is a great example of this. Because cucumbers are 96% water, eating a three-ounce cucumber is almost the same as drinking three ounces of water, but better. Besides being full of hydrating H2O, raw fruits, vegetables and other key water-rich foods contain nutrients, vitamins, minerals and fiber that can improve your health, develop your immune system, strengthen your muscles and boost your athletic performance.
Dehydration can contribute to loss of energy, headaches and general sluggishness. This is why drinking water has been typically recommended by healthcare professionals for decades. However, to keep our bodies in optimal health, we not only need to stay hydrated but also ingest enough vitamins and nutrients to help our bodies function properly.
By eating your water, you are not only hydrating with H2O, but are also filling your body with everything it needs to become strong and healthy. Our bodies are constantly regenerating, creating new cells to replace old, damaged ones. So, it is important that we eat and drink with a deliberate focus on promoting cellular health. The best way to do this is to keep our body saturated with cell-building elements such as vitamin A, alpha lipoic acid, oleic acid, polyphenols, folic acid and vitamin C. These nutrients can all be found in water-rich foods such as raw fruits and vegetables.
Drinking too much water can actually cause a loss of vitamins and minerals as they get flushed out as the body voids excess fluids.
Eat or Drink Your Water…