Wellness Myths Busted: Hydration

Myth:  Drinking liquids is the only way to stay hydrated.

Fact: While drinking water all day is a great habit, it's not the only way to give your body what it needs. In fact, about 20% of your fluid is obtained through foods with high water content!

Try water-full foods such as cucumbers, celery, strawberries, grapefruit, spinach, and watermelon. Foods can also have the opposite effect on your fluid levels. Salty, high-sodium fare such as potato chips and packaged meals can contribute to dehydration by prompting the body to draw water out of its cells.