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Had a heavy night? Then reach for the fruit and veggies because they can hydrate the body twice as effective as a glass of water.
Containing hydrating salts, minerals and sugars, certain water-rich fruit and vegetables work like isotonic drinks.
The research found the combination can hydrate people more effectively than water or even sports drinks.
A study discovered plant chemicals lutein and zeaxanthin which are found in fruit such as watermelon and papaya – help boost hydration even further.
Topping the hydration list are watermelons, which are 92 per cent water and 8 per cent sugar.
Cucumber, with its 96 per cent water content and mineral balance, can produce similar hydration levels to twice the volume of water.
To be properly hydrated, you need to place fluid lost from the body with one that’s similar to the body’s natural composition.
Watery fruit and veg often contain levels of minerals and sugar that mirror this, so can hydrate you more effectively.