5 Hydrating Foods

Nothing tastes as refreshing as biting into a juicy fruit or vegetable. Maintain your hydration during the hot summer months by enjoying these foods with a high water content.

1. Cucumber

   • Chop cucumbers into sticks to dip into hummus for an easy snack.

   • Add diced cucumbers to salads and bean dishes.

   • Try our Cucumber, Melon & Arugula Salad.

2. Summer Squash

   • Make Zoodles with Feta, Basil and Tomatoes.

   • Sauté chopped zucchini and patty pan squash in tomato sauce with fresh herbs like basil and oregano.

   • Enjoy Baked Cod with Summer Squash.

3. Watermelon

   • Blend watermelon into Gazpacho.

   • Add chopped watermelon to a fresh salsa.

   • Season watermelon wedges with lime juice and a sprinkle of salt and chili powder.

4. Cauliflower

   • Blend steamed cauliflower into a smoothie.

   • Shave raw cauliflower into a salad with an herb-based dressing.

   • Roast cauliflower steaks and add a sauce like romesco, made with roasted tomatoes, nuts and garlic.

5. Lettuce

   • Add romaine lettuce to a smoothie with water, a frozen banana, berries, ground flax and nut butter.

   • Use Bibb lettuce for easy Salmon Salad lettuce cups.

   • Grill romaine lettuce and drizzle with Caesar dressing.