Good Examples of Hydrating Foods

Today was a 10K training run.  A sunny day at about 80 degrees with intense humidity.  I literally looked like the guy at the end of this post after my run.  With 7 weeks until the Talledega Half Marathon , the mileage is going to increase.  I will be increasing some of the following foods to my diet to help my hydration:

Eating foods high in water content can provide the added BONUS of fiber, electrolytes and vitamins. This is great news for active athletes, because with food they can replace not only lost water, but also electrolytes that allow for better performance.

Some of my favorite hydrating foods to quench your thirst and replace electrolytes include:

Celery: 96 percent water and provides sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc

Watermelon: 95 percent water and rich in vitamin C

More: How to Create a Race-Day Hydration Plan

Bell Peppers: 92 percent water and rich in vitamin C

Cucumbers: 95 percent water and provides calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium

Strawberries: 92 percent water and rich in potassium

More: Stay Hydrated With High Water Content Foods

Cantaloupe: 90 percent water and rich in potassium

Stock up on these hydrating foods the next time the weather report promises hot weather.