Feeling thirsty? As warmer weather heats up, you may feel parched and reach for a water bottle more often. While water is a great source of hydration, fruit is also an excellent choice to boost your body’s overall fluid needs. 

Fruit not only regulates body temperature but contains nutrients and naturally occurring electrolytes that can quickly hydrate you, allowing you to prepare for a long workout or a day at the beach.

This summer, quench your thirst with colorful fruit that’s packed with essential vitamins to help you feel your best. Get to know the best fruits for hydration, ways to enjoy them, and what makes them so good for you!

Strawberries

What’s red, speckled with seeds, with a green patch on top? Strawberries! Not only are they vibrant in color, but they are also 91% full of water. In addition to keeping you refreshed, strawberries are rich in fiber, vitamin C, folate, and manganese, and can even reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease. For your next breakfast or snack, pop some strawberries in a smoothie for a perfect treat on the go. 

Watermelon

Summer days are synonymous with watermelon. This juicy and sweet fruit is packed with water and hearty nutrition, so next time you grab a slice you can feel good knowing you’re giving your body what it needs. Beaming with vitamin C, watermelon also contains high amounts of vitamin A and potassium, helping to lower blood pressure. Enjoy this delectable fruit as-is or whisk watermelon in a blender with a lime for a tasty refreshment! 

Apples

Made up of 85% water, apples pack a punch with hydration. Their crisp and tart flavor brings smiles to our faces all season long. Rich in both insoluble and soluble fiber, apples help you manage blood sugar levels and have been proven to promote good digestion, and heart and gut health. Treat yourself to an apple dessert, from apple pie bars to cinnamon-apple babka. Yum!

Mangos

Referred to as “the king of fruits,” mangos are a tropical fruit with a creamy texture. High in mangiferin, an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, mangos can protect your body from heart disease, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other forms of cancer. Stay hydrated this summer with a healthy mango sorbet made with only frozen mangos and coconut milk. This two-ingredient sorbet is naturally sugar-free, vegan, and dairy-free. Or, if you are looking for an on-the-go version, try a mango smoothie pouch!

Blueberries

A small but mighty superfood, blueberries are a quick snack with long-lasting hydrating benefits. Low in calories but high in nutrients, get your daily value of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese in a bundle of blueberries. Pour a spoonful of this sweet and floral-tasting fruit over a bowl of yogurt in the morning before starting your day. 

Hydrate With Fuel For Fire Smoothies

As you’re making a list of fruit-forward snacks and treats to try, don’t forget to include Fuel For Fire smoothies! Our flavorful smoothies bursting with strawberries, apples, pineapples, and more are perfect for all ages. With their long shelf life, you don’t have to stress if they’ve gone bad, and they’re ideal to slip into your bag on the go. Fuel For Fire smoothies also contain helpful minerals and 10 grams of protein to keep you full.