LIQUID LUNCH
Keep in mind that you can also get water from food. Focusing on these moisture-rich foods can
definitely help boost your daily water intake and lessen the need to drink so much of the wet stuff.
80% or more water:
Peaches Pineapple
Cranberries Oranges
Raspberries Apricots
Blueberries Plums
Apples Cherries
Grapes Carrots
Peas
90% or more water:
Watermelon (it has water in the name!)
Strawberries Grapefruit
Cantaloupe Cucumber
Lettuce Radish
Celery Zucchini
Tomato Broccoli
There are so many wonderful water-filled foods to choose from!
Here is how to calculate how much
ounces, or eight 8-ounces glasses of water
water is the quality of the water you choose.
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Dr. Lise Alschuler and Karolyn A. Gazella are
the authors of several books on integrative
cancer treatment and prevention. They also
host a weekly live radio show on the Cancer
Support Network and iHeart Radio. In addition,
they are the creators of the iTHRIVE cancer
survivorship plan (visit iTHRIVEplan.com).
WATER WOES
How do you know if you’re dehydrated?
Check for the following symptoms:
● Fatigue
● Foggy memory
● Irritability
● Joint pain
● Mood swings
● Weakened immunity
Even mild dehydration can be
problematic, so it’s important to
continually replenish those
water stores.
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