Eat Your Water

Eat Your Water

January 23, 2007

Water does far more for your body than just satisfy your thirst. Almost every body cell, tissue and organ needs water to function. In fact, water is the nutrient your body needs in the greatest amount.

The Dietary Reference Intakes from the Institute of Medicine advise an Adequate Intake level of 3.7 liters (125 ounces) of total water daily for males ages 19 and over. For females 19 and older, it’s 2.7 liters (91 ounces) daily.

While drinks supply a good portion of your water needs, solid foods also provide a surprising amount. For example:

 Food  Percent Water by Weight
 Lettuce  95
 Watermelon  91
 Broccoli  89
 Grapefruit  89
 Carrot  88
 Apple  86
 Yogurt  85
 Rice, cooked  70
 Chicken, roasted, no skin  65
 Cheddar cheese  37

Keep your body functioning normally and avoid dehydration by eating healthfully and by drinking your recommended amounts of water.

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