In summer, you sweat more than in other seasons, so you need to pay special attention to hydration.

While drinking plenty of water is fundamental, if it's difficult to drink plain water, try replenishing fluids through food intake.

By replenishing electrolytes and minerals along with fluids through food, you can recover nutrients lost through sweating.

Watermelon

Watermelon is composed of about 92% water in its flesh, making it effective for hydration and thirst relief. When consumed, it also replenishes electrolytes and carbohydrates, helping to restore energy. When dehydration symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, depression, and decreased concentration occur due to excessive sweating, eating watermelon allows water and sugars to be quickly absorbed, improving these symptoms. Watermelon has a low calorie content of 21 to 31 kcal per 100 grams, making it easy to consume without burden.

Cucumber

Cucumbers have a very high water content of about 96%. Rich in potassium and flavonoids, they promote diuretic effects, helping to excrete sodium and waste products, which aids in maintaining the body's water balance. Cucumbers are high in dietary fiber and are a low-calorie food with 11 kcal per 100 grams.

◇Green Leaf Market

Green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, and kale are excellent for hydration. According to the American health and medical media Medical News Today, their water content is approximately 95% for lettuce, about 91% for spinach, and around 91% for kale. Green leafy vegetables are rich in water, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and iron, making them good for overall hydration and nutrient replenishment.

Kiwifruit

Cantaloupe is over 90% water in its flesh, making it a good choice to eat during the summer. It is rich in potassium and vitamin C, which help with diuretic effects and fatigue relief. It is better to eat cantaloupe with the skin on. The skin of cantaloupe contains about five times more antioxidants and bioactive substances than the flesh.

◇Tomato

Tomatoes are vegetables with a moisture content of about 95%. They contain antioxidants such as lycopene and various vitamins, which help prevent aging caused by ultraviolet rays. It is best to store tomatoes at room temperature in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Storing tomatoes in the refrigerator can cause moisture loss.