The 10 most water-rich fruits

In summer, it is advisable to drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day. But this contribution can also be brought by fresh fruits, which all contain more than 80% of their weight in water. The fruits also contain fibersvitamins and antioxidants. To accentuate the refreshing effect, prefer the less sweet, such as watermelonthe strawberry where the grapefruit. The fruits can also be eaten in the form of juice or smoothie, but then you lose the satiating effect and you absorb more sugar.

1. Tomato: 94.1%

94.1% of the weight of the tomato consists of water, which makes it the lightest fruit (about 20 calories for a tomato). The tomato is also rich in lycopene, an antioxidant from the family of carotenoids.

2. Carambola: 91.3% water

Carambola, fruit exotic in the pretty shape ofstar, is almost exclusively made up of water. However, be careful not to abuse it, because it containsacid oxalic, responsible for serious renal insufficiency.

3. Watermelon and melon: 90.9% water

In summer, abuse watermelon and melon. These two very water-rich fruits are a great way to stay hydrated. They can be eaten plain, as a starter or dessert, in juice, in gazpacho, in a salad. And as there are all colors and all sizes, no excuse to deprive yourself of it.

4. Strawberry: 90.1% water

Filled with water, strawberries should be eaten without moderation throughout the season. Especially since there are dozens of varieties with varied flavors. Be careful not to drown it in sugar or whipped cream, otherwise it will increase the caloric bill.

5. Grapefruit: 89.8% water

the grapefruit contains more water than orange (89.8% vs. 86.9%). Eating a grapefruit is therefore like drinking a large glass of water, with fiber as a bonus. In addition, it provides 41 mg of vitamin C per 100g.

6. Lemon: 89% water

The lime or yellow lemon is very rich in water, but it is rarely eaten as it is because of its acidity. As it is not very sweet, it is on the other hand perfect for flavoring water, especially since it provides an interesting supply of vitamin C.

7. Peach: 88.6% water

Made up of 88.6% water, the sin still contains a significant amount of sugar (about 12 grams for a fruit).

8. Gooseberry: 87.9% water

Not very sweet, gooseberries are also an interesting source of fibre: 5.16 g per 100 g, or one-fifth of the recommended daily intake. It also contains calcium and potassium.

9. Papaya: 87.8% water

Rich in water, the papaya also provides 274 µg of beta caroteneexcellent for maintaining your tan.

10. Blackberry: 87.7% water

The blackberry contains a little more water than the raspberry (87.7% versus 85.5%). Not very sweet, it is also an unsuspected source of calcium (28 mg per 100 g) and copper (0.14mg per 100g).