10 Tips to Stay Hydrated and Energetic During Ramadan

Staying hydrated is one of the main considerations for people who are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan even when seated at your desk without much physical effort. Proper hydration boosts energy levels and delays muscle fatigue as fluids help transport nutrients to your body's cells.

Here are 10 ways to keep your body hydrated throughout Ramadan:

Drink Water

As simple as that! Not drinking enough water between iftar and suhoor will increase your risk of dehydration during fasting, accordingly, you must drink at least 8 glasses of water throughout the night. Don't drink very large amounts of water in one go, as your body won't be able to absorb it all. 

Eat Dates

Dates are rich in copper, selenium, magnesium, and Vitamin K which help the human body cells to store fluids as they are a natural source of glucose. 

Eat Apples and Bananas

Apples and bananas are low in calories and high in necessary nutrition like fiber, Vitamin C, and various antioxidants that help you from feeling drained, boost your energy, and keep you hydrated.

Have Light Suhoor

The suhoor meal should be light and healthy. The key is to have a rich-in-fiber meal that will leave you energized the whole day.

End Your Suhoor With Yogurt

Eating yogurt at the end of suhoor helps to soothe your stomach and prevent acidity and acid refluxes, eventually preventing you from getting dehydrated.

Add Waterful, Juicy Fruits to Your Suhoor Meal

Having foods with high water content like tomatoes, watermelon, cucumber, oranges, and kiwi in your suhoor meal could keep you hydrated throughout the fasting day.

Avoid Salty, Spicy, and Sugary Food

Using less salt, spices, and sugar during Ramadan will help keep your body hydrated, and help you from feeling thirsty. When you consume salty foods, water is drawn away from your cells, which later triggers thirst.

Avoid Drinking Caffeine

It’s better to cut down on caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea, and soft drinks that have a diuretic effect and promote fluid loss. They will make you go to the toilet more often and cause dehydration.

Take a Cold Shower

Jumping into a cold shower midday lowers your body temperature and helps rehydrate your skin during the month. 

Work Out and Stay Active

Exercising helps your body dispose of toxins and other harmful elements that might cause dehydration later on. Opt for a lighter form of exercise, such as walking or cycling, and pick a good time for exercise. The ideal time to play the sport in Ramadan is 1-2 hours before iftar or 2-3 hours after iftar. Try to counterbalance the amount of water lost by drinking water before you go to sleep.