Water makes up about 60 percent of an individual’s body weight. In its purest form water is definitely the best beverage out there. Scientific discovery has found that water is the reason for existence of life on earth. Here we look at the various sources and importance of water in our body. Our number one source of water are fruits and vegetables. They contain large quantities of water in proportion to their weight. When these foods are eaten the water can be absorbed by the body. Fruits Percent water Vegetables Percent water Apple 84 Broccoli 91 Strawberries 92 Cabbage (green)