{"id":233,"date":"2021-01-25T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/?p=233"},"modified":"2025-06-25T16:21:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T23:21:46","slug":"popsicles-and-zucchini-zoodles-meet-your-favorite-new-water-rich-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/popsicles-and-zucchini-zoodles-meet-your-favorite-new-water-rich-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Popsicles and zucchini \u2018zoodles\u2019: Meet your favorite new water-rich foods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Eat your water,\u2019 is a phrase I\u2019ve used for years to help explain that staying sufficiently hydrated for whole body health isn\u2019t only about drinking eight glasses of water a day. When we eat more water-rich foods, we absorb water more slowly because it\u2019s trapped in the foods\u2019 structure. That slow absorption means water stays in our bodies longer, with many additional benefits.<\/em><\/p>Dr. Howard Murad, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Murad Skincare<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

From keeping organs in check to boosting mood, the perks of staying hydrated are endless. Here are eight easy ways to chew your way to hydration from a couple top experts: Annaliese Jones, a highly sought naturopath Down Under and founder of the Annaliese Jones Healthcare Clinic in New Zealand; and Dr. Lisa Young, a registered dietitian nutritionist and adjunct professor of nutrition at New York University. As Young says simply, \u201cMany people forget to drink, but they rarely forget to eat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Watermelon<\/div>\n

The (literally) mouth-watering fruit is 96% water, so it\u2019s not only hydrating, but it\u2019ll also keep you fuller, longer. Tasty tip:<\/strong> Try a savory watermelon salad. Chop it into cubes, add diced cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese and mint to keep you quenched and content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Cucumber<\/div>\n

Also clocking in at 96% water, the humble cucumber packs a serious hydrating punch. \u201cPlus, they\u2019re packed with nutrients like vitamins C and K, fiber and magnesium,\u201d Young adds. Tasty tip:<\/strong> Go Greek with easy homemade tzatziki. Peel, grate and drain cucumbers, mix with Greek yogurt, dill, crushed garlic and a dash of EVOO.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Strawberries<\/div>\n

Boasting 92% water, strawberries are also sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free and loaded with antioxidants and vitamins. Tasty tip:<\/strong> Strawberry ricotta \u201csundaes,\u201d anyone? Chop up a handful of strawberries and top with a small dollop of ricotta cheese. Drizzle with a bit of liquid honey and a small handful of slivered raw almonds for a decadent, IG-worthy dessert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Soups and bone broths<\/div>\n

Clear soups typically consist of at least 90% water to help ramp up water reserves. Tasty tip:<\/strong> Not really hungry, but feel like eating? (We\u2019ve all been there.) Sip soup for an instant warmer or top your bowl with a protein of choice like chicken or beans to feel nourished and hydrated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Unsweetened apple sauce<\/div>\n

This lunchbox staple from childhood seems like a throwback, but the fact that it\u2019s packed with water (85%), low in calories, filling and delicious makes it a thoroughly modern treat. Tasty tip:<\/strong> Add a dash of cinnamon for a zero-prep, gratifying dessert. Baked goods more your speed? Applesauce makes a great replacement for oil in recipes, providing the same level of moisture for breads, cakes and muffins\u2014minus the calories and fat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Zucchini<\/div>\n

Roasted, saut\u00e9ed or spiralized, these colorful summer squash are 95% water and 100% delicious. Tasty tip:<\/strong> Try \u201czoodles\u201d for your next Italian-inspired feast. \u201cZucchinis are dense, so they\u2019re great hydrating alternatives to pasta, which has zero water,\u201d Jones says.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Popsicles<\/div>\n

Yes, popsicles. They can perk us up all year round. When made with mostly fresh fruit and water, these icy confections give you a big hit of hydration and temper a sweet tooth. Tasty tip:<\/strong> Buy a popsicle mold<\/a> and always have sticks handy. Pur\u00e9e your favorite fruit and add a squirt of lemon juice and a spoonful of honey. Mix well, then pour into the mold.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Celery<\/div>\n

With 95% water, these crunchy stalks are also known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Tasty tip:<\/strong> Partner celery sticks with raw almond butter for extra points in the skin-health department. \u201cSkin hydration is also about how well you can hold onto water, which can come down to whether you have enough essential fatty acids like natural nut butters in your diet,\u201d Jones says.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Eat your water,\u2019 is a phrase I\u2019ve used for years to help explain that staying sufficiently hydrated for whole body health isn\u2019t only about drinking eight glasses of water a day. When we eat more water-rich foods, we absorb water more slowly because it\u2019s trapped in the foods\u2019 structure. That slow absorption means water stays […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":234,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food"],"metadata":{"_edit_lock":["1750893706:21"],"_thumbnail_id":["234"],"_edit_last":["21"],"primary_category":["3"],"_primary_category":["field_608c33bdd26d5"],"show_featured_image":["1"],"_show_featured_image":["field_609ee1cf1ce13"],"post_views_count":["4468"],"_wp_old_date":["2021-05-17","2021-06-08"],"adobe_analytics_repeatable":["a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:4:\"name\";s:0:\"\";s:5:\"value\";s:0:\"\";}}"],"mobile_image":[""],"_mobile_image":["field_60bf7692abe28"],"_post_views_count":["field_6107dfafd6a27"],"sidebar_products_use_global_default":["0"],"_sidebar_products_use_global_default":["field_63a349a11086a"],"sidebar_products_title":["Related Products"],"_sidebar_products_title":["field_6408d62123449"],"sidebar_products_items":[""],"_sidebar_products_items":["field_63a349a110878"],"sidebar_products":[""],"_sidebar_products":["field_63a349a0dadad"],"_yoast_wpseo_primary_category":["3"],"_yoast_wpseo_title":["Hydrating with water-rich foods | Murad Skincare"],"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":["Hydrate with water-rich foods like popsicles and zucchini. Creative ways to boost hydration for better skin and health. Stay hydrated naturally."],"_yoast_wpseo_content_score":["90"],"_yoast_wpseo_estimated-reading-time-minutes":["1"]},"aioseo_notices":[],"acf":{"primary_category":{"term_id":3,"name":"Food","slug":"food","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":27,"filter":"raw"},"show_featured_image":true,"post_views_count":"4468","mobile_image":false,"sidebar_products":{"use_global_default":false,"title":"Related Products","items":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=233"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":576,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233\/revisions\/576"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/media\/234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}