March 9, 2010

Eat Your Water!

Did you know eating your fruits and veggies can help keep you hydrated? These nutritious foods and not just full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Check out the water content of some of your favorites:
  • Apple - 84% water
  • Orange - 87% water
  • Avocado - 81% water
  • Broccoli - 91% water
  • Cabbage - 93% water
  • Lettuce - 96% water
  • Tomato - 97% water
Am I going to start carrying a tomato in my tennis bag to snack on? Probably not. But here's just another good reason to get plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet!

For more helpful info on keeping hydrated, check out these posts:

Drink! Drink! Drink!

Quick Tennis Fix of the Day: Hydrate!



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