We all know that you should drink at least one and a half litres of water a day, which is essential for keeping our body hydrated, especially during summer, when the heat makes it even more important to replenish what we lose in sweat.

In reality, a large part of the water we get every day comes from the food we eat, particularly fruit and vegetables. Let’s discover some of the fruit and vegetables that contain the most water.

Watermelon. Watermelon is made up of nearly 96% water, which is why it is considered a very thirst-quenching fruit and one of the most beloved ones of summer. 

Peach. Peaches are excellent for a mid-afternoon snack. They are made up of 90.7% water and are rich in precious vitamins.

Strawberry. Strawberries also have a very high percentage of water, about 90.5%. Use them to make colourful fruit salads to eat for breakfast or a snack.

Melon. The amount of water in melons is similar to that in strawberries: 90.3%. Melons are also rich in beta-carotene and minerals.

Celery. The water (95.4%) and fibre in celery make it a low-calorie food but also particularly filling, so it is great if you want to stay in shape.

Lettuce. An essential ingredient for summer meals, lettuce’s water content is nearly 96%. If you don’t have much time to make lunch, add some lettuce to tomatoes and tuna to make a rich salad.

Tomato. Tomatoes contain 94.4% water. Whether cooked or raw, eaten on their own or with other vegetables, tomatoes are a very versatile food found in many recipes and on sale all year round.

Cucumber. Cucumbers are on the podium of vegetables with the most water (96.7%). To increase their hydrating effect, add them to yoghurt and mint and make a fresh dressing to season salads, crostini and vegetables.