Fluid-Rich Foods

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

Pink Peppercorn Mahimahi with Tropical Salsa
Randy Mayor

Don't Forget to Count Meat, Poultry, and Fish

Cooking can make certain foods lose small amounts of fluid. Cooking meat, for example, causes it to lose 20 to 30 percent of its original water content. But because foods like meat, poultry, and fish are inherently rich in water, they still contribute to our overall water needs.

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