Eat your water

Eating a diet that is rich in whole, plant-based foods is a good way to stay hydrated in hot scorching summer. Fresh fruits and vegetables not only provide water, but also provide with essential electrolytes. Chew on these sources of water and electrolytes:

Sodium: Sea salt, seaweed, cantaloupes, beets, spinach

Potassium: All fruits and vegetables, green coconut

Chloride: Celery, olives, seaweed, tomatoes, carrots

Calcium: Blackstrap molasses, bok choy, broccoli, figs, green leafy vegetables

Magnesium: Broccoli, buckwheat, celery, cucumber, cabbage, nuts, quinoa, seeds, spinach