Hydration, Gut Health, Water, Food Is Medicine Susan Morrison Hydration, Gut Health, Water, Food Is Medicine Susan Morrison

CW Vol 2 Ed. 30 - Eat Your Water: The Coolest Way to Boost Hydration & Gut Health

When the summer heat is high, your body needs more than just a bottle of water. Here’s the cool secret: you can eat your water—and support your digestion, energy, and mood at the same time!

Hydration isn't just about guzzling water—it’s about smart strategies that help you feel better all day long. This summer, give your body a hydration boost by sipping smarter and choosing water-rich foods that keep you cool, energized, and focused.

💧 Why “Eat Your Water” Works!

Hydrating foods aren’t just refreshing—they’re loaded with fiber, antioxidants, and prebiotics that help your gut and your overall health. Bonus: they’re delicious.

Cucumber = 96% water; Gut Benefit = Cooling + electrolyte-rich

Watermelon = 92% water; Gut Benefit = High in lycopene + fiber

Romaine/Lettuce = 95% water; Gut Benefit = Light + digestion-friendly

Celery = 95% water; Gut Benefit = Prebiotic + hydrating crunch

Tomatoes = 94% water; Gut Benefit = Anti-inflammatory + fiber

Zucchini = 94% water; Gut Benefit = Summer gut support

Cantaloupe = 90% water; Gut Benefit = Sweet hydration + fiber

A small shift—like swapping one sugary drink or processed snack a day—can create lasting impact on your energy and well-being.

Gut-Boosting Win: Probiotics & Fiber

Support your digestive system—and your mood—by feeding your gut the good stuff it thrives on.

  • Fermented foods (yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha) supply good bacteria for digestion and immune health.

  • Fiber-rich colorful produce feeds your microbiome, promoting diversity and mood balance.

  • Hydrating + gut-friendly snacks like cucumber with Greek yogurt dip hit both hydration and digestion goals.

🎯 Smart Snack Ideas

Quick bites that hydrate, nourish your gut, and keep you energized:Cucumber + Greek Yogurt Dip: Hydrating + probiotic combo = great for digestion

  • Peach Slices + Nut Butter: Sweet, fiber-rich, and supports microbiome diversity

  • Celery Sticks + Hummus: Crunchy, water-rich, and a prebiotic win

  • Yogurt with Berries: A probiotic + polyphenol-packed snack for gut health

  • Watermelon Cubes + Feta Crumble: Sweet and salty hydration with electrolytes

  • Roasted Chickpeas or Salted Peanuts: Protein + sodium helps with water retention and energy

🧠 Hydration supports energy, focus, digestion, and even your mood. Dehydration can mimic fatigue or hunger—try drinking a glass of water before reaching for processed snacks or caffeine!

Feel the Thirst? Fuel It Smarter

  • Infused water: Add cucumber, mint, lemon, or berries to add flavor and boost electrolyte intake.

  • Herbal iced teas: Peppermint, rooibos, and dandelion leaf tea are caffeine-free, antioxidants-rich chillers.

  • DIY electrolyte water: Stir 1 cup water with lemon, a pinch of sea salt, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for balanced hydration.

    Electrolytes help your body absorb and retain water—so you don’t flush it right out!

Learn More

Read Chris Osborne’s Eating Well article to learn more about how gut health impacts everything from digestion to energy to mood.

Click here to access the article!

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7/23/2025

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