Naturopathy

The human body is composed of 60/70% water. In these warm summer days, it’s easy to become dehydrated. Proper hydration is vital to good health, & what you probably didn’t know! is that dehydration can be damaging to bones.

Drinking enough water is important, but keeping up with the daily recommendations can seem difficult, every cell, tissue, bone, and organ in your body needs water to function properly, without it, you cannot survive beyond a few days. The good news is, you can achieve many of your hydration needs through food,

You may know that water is vital for your bone health, but did you know that the three most important components of bones are apatite mineral, collagen protein, and water!!

Top 10 Foods For Hydration:

1. Celery  (95.43% water)

2. Radish (95.27% water)

3. Cucumber (95.23% water)

4. courgettes (94.79% water)

5. Tomato (94.5% water)

6. Bell Peppers (93.89% water)

7. Cabbage  (92.18% water)

8. Cauliflower (92.07% water)

9. Grapefruit (91.56% water)

10. Spinach  (91.4% water)

There are a lot more fruits and Vegetables that are incredibly hydrating, these are just the top ones.

• Be aware that although the above foods are very hydrating with their high content of water, some of them may be unsuitable for you to consume, for either allergenic reasons, or other illnesses, “remember food is a double edged sword, as it can either be medicinal or poisonous, since we’re all individuals with individual needs.”