The sizzling summer is now here in full swing, staring us in the eye, threatening to bring with itself dehydration, fatigue and other summer souvenirs that will need to be dealt with. But don’t let this bother you too much. A little change in your diet can help fight all those summer hazards. Here's listing ten super foods that you should stock in your fridge to survive the blistering temperatures… We are often asked to consume over eight glasses of water each day and while that may not always be possible, there are other ways to quench your daily H2O requirement. The idea is to indulge in water-laden foods.

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Berrilicious

The entire berry family is loaded with ample water content and is good for hydration but strawberries are easily the best of the lot. Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, tart cherries are all great summer snacks.

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Lettuce

Lettuce contains high amounts of fibre and nutrients which makes it an ideal summer food. Throwing in iceberg lettuce in salads or sandwiches is a good way to incorporate this food in your daily diet.

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Celery, spinach and mint

Leafy vegetables are always a good idea for summer. Celery, spinach and mint, all provide nearly as much built-in hydration, with an added nutritional punch.

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Grapefruit

This tangy, juicy citrus fruit is obviously high on water but more importantly it helps lower cholesterol and aids in shrinking that waistline.

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Watermelon

Everyone knows that the watermelon is full of water, but this juicy melon is also among the richest source of antioxidants.

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Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe, or Musk Melon, makes an apt summer fruit which is not only high on nutrition but is also low on calories.

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Cucumber

Cucumber scores the highest when it comes to water content amongst all solid foods. Perfect for salads and health smoothies, cucumber’s hydrating powers can totally be banked upon. Tip: When looking to pump up cucumber’s super powers as a summer food, blend in some yoghurt, mint and ice for a chilling soup.

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Broccoli and Cauliflower

Apart from having lots of water, these unassuming florets are packed with vitamins that are known to help lower cholesterol and fight cancer. Also, broccoli like its cousin the cauliflower, is high on fibre, potassium and vitamins.

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Bell peppers

These brightly coloured peppers have high water content but the green ones lead the pack. Also, they are as loaded with antioxidants as their colourful siblings.

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Tomatoes

Tomatoes in all their forms make excellent hydrating agents. Cherry tomatoes specially make an amazing summer snack when tossed in basil and cheese.