When a person feels thirsty, he is already mildly dehydrated. Symptoms of dehydration include dry mouth, fatigue, no urine or dark urine, headache, confusion and dizziness, according to FamilyDoctor.org. People should drink at least eight glasses of water a day and more if they sweat a lot. In addition to water, there are a number of hydrating foods.
Popsicles
Popsicles are high in water content. According to Discovery Health website, popsicles are a way to help kids remain hydrated. When rehydrating with popsicles, look for ones that are lower in sugar or are made with some amount of real fruit. This will help avoid adding unnecessary calories to a person's diet.
Fruits
According to BreastCancer.org, some fruits are made up of 90 percent water and eating these fruits can help overcome dehydration. While all fruits contain high amounts of water, some contain more than others. Fruits that contain high amounts of water include watermelon, grapefruit, cantaloupe, berries and bananas. Discovery Health says that bananas are especially beneficial when a person is experiencing dehydration, because in addition to their high water content, they also provide a significant amount of potassium. Potassium is one electrolyte that is lost when a person becomes dehydrated.
Soup
The high liquid content of some soups can help a person rehydrated. FamilyDoctor.org recommends consuming soups with a high broth content to help overcome dehydration. Soups tend to contain higher salt contents, and consuming this salt will help replenish the body with salt that was lost during dehydration.
Veggies
Similar to fruit, vegetables can provide a person with a substantial amount of water because they are made up of a significant amount of water. BreastCancer.org suggests eating the following vegetables to help overcome dehydration: broccoli, celery, cucumbers, lettuce, sweet peppers, spinach, zucchini, tomatoes, radishes, cabbage or cauliflower. Using vegetables as a way to rehydrate will not only help increase a person's water content, but vegetables also are an important addition to an overall healthy diet. People should be consuming vegetables in abundance -- at least four servings a day.
Yogurt
When a person becomes dehydrated, she loses electrolytes in addition to the overall water that is lost. Therefore, when eating to overcome dehydration, yogurt is a helpful food choice. Discover Health says that yogurt contains substantial amounts of potassium and sodium, which will help replace the electrolytes that have been lost.
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