Hot foods that require a long time to prepare in the kitchen are the first to be ruled out on hot days, which frequently reduce appetite. In the sweltering summers, a lot of individuals become stuck for food ideas. The good news is that there are many foods that can be consumed cold or at room temperature that are nutritious, and healthy, and also offer an extremely valuable bonus: they have a high water content, which keeps us adequately hydrated.

One choice is tomatoes, which have a 94% water content. Depending on the kind, lettuce also contains between 80 and 95 percent water. The higher the water content, the darker the leaves. Between 90% and 95% of melon is water. Broccoli, which has a water content of roughly 91%, is a fantastic option for a garnish.

Percentages may vary depending on the source. A study in the US on the percentage of water in various foods found the following:

90-99%: cantaloupe, watermelon, lettuce, cabbage, celery, spinach, cooked squash
80-90%: fruit juice, apples, grapes, oranges, carrots, cooked broccoli, pears, pineapple
70-79%: bananas, avocado, baked potato, cooked corn, prawns
60-69%: pasta, pulses, salmon, chicken breast
50-59%: minced beef, feta cheese
40-49%: pizza
30-39%: bread, cheddar cheese
20-29%: cakes, biscuits, sausages
10-19%: butter, raisins
1-9%: nuts, peanuts, peanut butter
0%: oil, sugar

In any case, to avoid dehydration on hot days, you should limit coffee and alcohol consumption.