Summer is in full swing! Despite the rains, many of us are still out there playing our hearts out. Outdoor summer fun is all about working up a sweat and playing till we're dog tired. This means sunkissed bodies, such vibrant awakeness and utterly satisfying exhaustions at the end of a day.

Even if we're stuck indoors working most of the week, the summer sun beckons us out into its spaces and rewards us with a brilliant array of colors. Flowers are in bloom, foods are bursting with flavor and variety, summer is a feast at every level.

Staying hydrated is an essential part of our summer living. It helps keep our body operating at its best and helps keeps our mind sharp and clear. We can do this through drinking water consistently throughout the day. Yet, some don't find water all that exciting...so, we can also eat our hydration! Combined with a daily intake of water, our summer health strategy can include vibrant, hydrating foods. Intentionally integrating these hydration snacks and meals into our summer days is a great way to keep ourselves happy, clear and ready to play.

Try some of these delicious, seasonal hydrating foods, each has a high water content, along with great minerals, vitamins:  Apples, bell peppers, berries, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower (branch out and try the purple, gold and green varieties!), celery, cherries, kohlrabi, melons, peaches, plums, spinach, tomatoes, watermelons, or kohlrabi.  (Kohlrabi is a stout plant from the cabbage family, which can be eaten raw as well as cooked.)

Here are some quick and simple edible hydration recipes for your summer fun! 

Kohlrabi and Carrot Slaw