Fluid-Rich Foods

Drinking 8 glasses of water a day is no longer the rule. Factor in food for your daily fluid needs.

Zucchini Eggplant Lasagna
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Obtain Water from Pasta and Grains

Water plays a critical role in preparing grains and starches like pasta, couscous, rice, and hot cereals. When cooked in boiling water, their starch granules soak up water, causing them to swell and soften. This increases their fluid content as much as sixfold, transforming them from one of the driest foods to one of the wettest.

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