Hydrating Beauty Foods To Help You Reach Your Quench Quota

GET YOUR GRAPEFRUIT ON

Grapefruit is a hydration super food. Incorporating it into your breakfast can add a bright start to your morning with its vibrant colour and zesty taste. Research says that compounds in grapefruit helps to fuel burning of fat and stabilise blood sugar, which reduces cravings. If you’re not a fan of the tartness of grapefruit, a strange but effective way to sweeten the bitterness is to add salt. Evenly sprinkle some sea salt onto wedges and allow them to soak in. The salt, too, will help alleviate dehydration – the minerals in good quality sea and himalayan salt hold water in your body.

CRUNCH ON CAULIFLOWER

Cauliflower is an excellent source of hydration. The versatile vegetable contains a whopping 92% water and can be used as base for almost anything (even pizza bases and pasta). For non-oven use, throw small raw or lightly steamed florets into your favourite salad for added crunch. Delicious!

SMOOTH-IE SAILING

Breakfast on the go? No problem. Toss together some of your favourite hydrating fruits like strawberries, blueberries and watermelon with coconut water and a few ice cubes in a blender. Whizz together for a nutritious, delicious and filling liquid snack that will keep you cool and hydrated. Adding water-rich fruits and vegetables (that aren’t overpowering in taste) like cucumbers, will give you a serious thirst quencher that can neutralise the fruit so isn’t too sweet.

SHORT AND SWEET

Despite their teeny size, baby carrots have more water content than full-size carrots, and they’re sweeter too. Added bonus: a suggested serving size (about 5 baby carrots) gives you double your daily requirement of Vitamin A (essential for healthy eyes). Perfect for a snack-on-the-go, these miniature veggies taste amazing with hummus. Delicious and energising, win.

BID ADIEU TO BORING WATER

To add a little life to your water, throw in some strawberry, lime or lemon slices. You’ll be surprised how refreshing this small addition can be. It will increase the likelihood of you keeping up with your daily sip quota, and you’ll be getting a few bonus nutrients along the way. These colourful slices will make your water look as good as it tastes, too!

Story by Samantha Blanchfield