The 10 Top Hydrating Fruits

It’s no surprise that watermelon is hydrating — heck, the word “water” is even in the name! The refreshing fruit that’s a staple at summer cookouts and beach days is 92 percent water and is packed with vitamins and minerals.

At 23 milligrams (mg) per medium slice, watermelon also comes bursting with vitamin C, making up 25 percent of your Daily Value (DV). Plus, watermelon is a good source of vitamin A and potassium.

Vitamin A is crucial for eye and skin health, while vitamin C helps with the immune system and nerve function. Meanwhile, potassium lowers blood pressure and also helps your nerves function properly.

And potassium has more perks: “Potassium has been shown to play a role in helping to maintain water balance as well as helping to offset muscle cramping,” says Kimberlain.

Enjoy a watermelon slice as-is, or add cubed watermelon to feta cheese and fresh mint as a side dish for a refreshing treat, suggests Lydon.

Enjoy strawberries raw — they’re delicious as-is — or add them to salads or your a.m. meal. “One of my favorite ways to add fruit to a meal is adding strawberries to yogurt and granola for a parfait,” says Lydon.

Another one of Lydon’s favorite ways to enjoy grapefruit? “Broil grapefruit and serve it over oatmeal,” she suggests.

While watermelon gets much of the melon hydration hype, cantaloupe’s water content is nothing to take for granted.

Stone fruit, such as peaches and plums, have a water content of 88 percent, making them a sweet way to stay hydrated, says Lydon.

Along with providing major hydration perks, these little red gems come loaded with other good-for-you bonuses.

Other than eating a delicious slice of pineapple as-is, Lydon suggests throwing pineapple and mango into a smoothie with Greek yogurt or avocado.

You may think of cranberries as strictly a Thanksgiving food, but it might be worth eating more of these tiny red fruits to reap their hydration and health perks.

If you think cranberries may be too bitter for your tastebuds to eat by the handful, consider slicing them up and adding them to your next grain bowl or salad, or use them as a garnish on your next meat or fish dish.

If you ever played soccer as a child, there was nothing more refreshing than biting into a few orange slices at halftime.

Not only will eating oranges help quench your thirst with 87 percent water, but they offer nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants, says Kimberlain.