1. Iceberg Lettuce (96% water)
Looking for the food with the highest water content? Iceberg lettuce is it. From a nutritional standpoint, iceberg lettuce is oftentimes considered the weakest link of salad greens. But it’s a rich source of water, says Alexandra Miller, MS, RDN, LDN a Corporate Dietitian at Medifast, Inc., with its H2O content registering at 96 percent. It’s also low in calories (with just 10 calories per cup) and can be a source of vitamins A and C.
2. Cucumber (95% water)
Cucumbers are packed with water. Cucumbers contain about 95 percent water, says Ilyse Schapiro, MS, RDN a registered dietitian nutritionist and co-author of Should I Scoop Out My Bagel? Plus, they’re packed with potassium, which may help prevent stroke. On top of that, they contain an anti-inflammatory substance, fisetin, which promotes brain health, she says.