You’ve no doubt heard the advice to drink at least eight 8-ounce (oz) glasses of water each day in order to maintain optimal hydration so your brain and body can function properly. But that direction is often misread, says Sean Hashmi, MD, an obesity and family medicine specialist at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, noting that the foods you eat play a big role in hydration, too.
Just keep in mind that the fruit or veggie will lose water if it’s cooked. “To optimize the hydration aspect of these foods, it’s best to eat them raw or minimally cooked,” Devinsky says. And for the best, most hydrating effect, enjoy these foods with a glass of water. “As much as it is important to eat your daily dose of fruit and vegetables, don’t use it as an excuse to skimp on water,” she adds.
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