The weather would begin to soar soon, and with the rising temperature it becomes very important to stay hydrated. While a bottle of water does its bit, besides that there are certain fruits too that can look after your fluid requirements, due to their rich water quantity.
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They also provide essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals and fibre, in addition to keeping you cool.
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Here are some fruits that have the highest water content which you must load up on this summer.
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Watermelon: Red fleshed and abundantly rich in nutrients, watermelon contains about 92 percent water per volume. It is a rich source of the plant pigment lycopene which plays a crucial role in lowering risk of heart diseases. The citrulline present in watermelon helps in production of amino acid arginine, which boosts immunity system.
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Pineapple: Packed with vitamin C, the juicy and delicious fruit is also a rich source of manganese and fibre. Pineapple also has many anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe sore throat and abdominal pain.
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Strawberries: Strawberries are a rich source of vitamin C, manganese, folate, potassium, B vitamins and vital flavonoids. They help keep the bad cholesterol at bay and are thus quite heart-friendly. The high content of fibre present in strawberries also facilitates smooth digestion.
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Peaches: Peaches are packed with beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein, all of which are extremely good for our eyes and heart. Water content of peach is a whopping 88 percent. The refreshing fruit has anti-inflammatory properties. Peaches may also aid weight loss. Due to its high vitamin C content, peaches are considered to be one of the most skin-friendly foods too.
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Cantaloupe: Just a single serving of cantaloupe provides around half of your daily vitamin A and C requirement. About 90% of cantaloupe is water. Cantaloupe is also rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which is good for eye health.
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Apricot: Apricots contain a whopping 86% water per volume. Low in calories and high in fibres, apricots may help improve digestion, promote clear skin and protect vision as well.
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