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\"\"What a lovely surprise! I bit into a cold slice of cucumber that was so refreshing and tasty! I like cucumbers, but didn\u2019t expect to have such a delightful experience. It\u2019s unbearably hot outside and that cucumber cooled my throat as I munched away. I\u2019ve been craving all sorts of fruits and vegetables lately.<\/p>\n

Melons and other fruits that are in season right now are particularly sweet and juicy. Tomatoes are ripe all the way through and the flavor is amazing. Even my kale from the garden is tender and delicious. So, yes, I love all these fresh fruits and veggies normally, but I feel like my body is craving them all the more due to the heat.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s good reason that my body and brain are saying more, more! Certain foods are particularly high in water and quench our thirst in a very natural way.\"\"<\/p>\n

Every system in the body relies on water to regulate body temperature, carry nutrients and oxygen to cells, eliminate toxins and more. The needs for each individual person vary by activity levels and environmental temperature.<\/p>\n

To be clear, we will always need water, about 9 glasses of fluid per day for women and 12 or more for men.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fun fact: babies are born with about 70 percent of their bodies made up of water, but by the time they are elderly, they are down to 55%. (ugh, the wrinkles!) The average person is made up of about 60% water, with men having a higher percentage than women, and leaner bodies more than those that have greater fatty tissue.\u00a0According to The Journal of Biological Chemistry , the brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are a watery 31%.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Make sure you add to your daily allowance if you have been exercising or find yourself in situations where you are sweating such as suntanning at the beach, gardening etc. Replenish your body before, during and after these activities.\u00a0 Up your intake of fluids if you are in a higher altitude, breastfeeding or have a fever. Your body will need more water to function optimally.<\/p>\n

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Signs of dehydration:<\/h3>\n