Foods That Keep You Hydrated

When skin is well-hydrated, it is more plump and resilient. This is due, at least in part, to an ingredient in the skin called hyaluronic acid. The job of hyaluronic acid in the skin is to hold
water. When there is adequate water from inside and out the skin looks healthier and more vibrant and is less prone to wrinkles. It is important to drink lots of fluids throughout the day for best results. You’ve probably heard that drinking six to eight glasses of water a day is a good idea but you may need more or less depending on your activity level. Coffee and sodas do not count as water because they contain caffeine which is a diuretic, meaning that they draw water out of your system and your skin. 

As we age, our skin becomes less effective at regulating the skin’s water balance, so it becomes even more important to include moisturization in our daily routine.We need to include certain foods in our diet whose water content is high enough to provide us the required hydration from inside apart from drinking water.

1.Cucumber:
Water Content : 96.7%

The flesh of cucumbers is primarily composed of water but also contains vitamin C and caffeic acid, both of which help soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling.Try blending it with nonfat yogurt, mint, and ice cubes to make cucumber soup.


2.Celery:

Water Content: 95.4%

Celery contains folate and vitamins A, C, and K. And thanks in part to its high water content, celery neutralizes stomach acid and is often recommended as a natural remedy for heartburn and acid reflux.Like all foods that are high in water, celery has very few calories—just 6 calories per stalk. And its one-two punch of fiber and water helps to fill you up and curb your appetite.


3.Tomatoes:

Water content: 94.5%

Tomatoes are always the mainstay in salads, sauces and sandwiches.There are other varieties such as sweet cherry and grape which make an excellent hydrating snack.


4.Iceberg lettuce:
Water Content: 95.6%

This has highest water content than of any lettuce.When the temperature rises, pile iceberg onto sandwiches or use it as a bed for a healthy chicken salad


5.Green Peppers:

Water Content: 93.9%

The water content of green peppers is more than red and yellow peppers which are about 92%.They  have as many antioxidants as their siblings.


6.Raddishes:

Water Content: 95.3%

These are root veggies which find their place in salads.They have a spicy-sweet flavor and are also rich in antioxidants.


7.Spinach:

Water Content: 91.4%

These have much higher water content than iceberg lettuce.When taken along with sandwiches, they provide built-in  hydration and other nutrients as well.In addition to being packed with vitamin A — a known skin-strengthener — spinach is also filled with phytochemicals and folates that help hydrate skin.

8.Strawberries:

Water content: 91.0%

These can be blended with smoothie and mixed with non fat yogurt.These are excellent hydrating fruits and also help in weight loss.

9.Star Fruit:
Water Content: 91.4%

This tropical fruit, also known ascarambola, comes in sweet and tart varieties and has a juicy texture similar to pineapple. Its eye-catching shape looks great in a fruit salad or as an edible garnish on the rim of a summer cocktail, and as an added bonus it's rich in antioxidants, especially epicatechin—a heart-healthy compound also found in red wine, dark chocolate, and green tea.

One note of caution: People with kidney problems should avoid star fruit because of its high levels of oxalic acid.


10.Water Melon:
Water content: 91.5%

 This melon is packed with moisture! But those with high Kapha need to limit their watermelon consumption (though it’s hard!) as its high sugar content increases Kapha.Watermelon also contains a large amount of water, making it an ideal fruit for juicing. Drinking watermelon juice provides you with fluid, vitamins and electrolytes, which help stave off dehydration and prevent harmful fluid imbalances.Watermelon juice also provides vitamins that nourish your skin -- an important part of hydration.