PHYSICAL AND HEALTH : HOW TO STAY HYDRATED DURING RAMADHAN

STAY DEHYDRATED DURING RAMADAN

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Most people who fast during Ramadan will experience dehydration, especially now days the weather is hot. Any of you experience dehydration during this Ramadan? Don't worry everyone, here i want to share with you guys how to stay dehydrated during Ramadan..

Maintaining fluid levels plays an important role is staying healthy during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Water is one of the most important components of the human body representing between 60 to 70 percent of the human body weight. Water plays an important role in the vital performance of many body systems and organs.

I have done some research, according to the new recommendations by the United States-based Institute of Medicine, men and women should drink 3.7 liters and 2.7 liters of water respectively per day. During the Holy Month of Ramadan, it is necessary to drink plenty of fluids, especially water because of the long period of fasting and high temperatures. Water, juices and soups, as well as vegetables and fruits, are good sources of fluids for the body. However, a fasting person should drink extra water because water contains no calories and could compensate for the body’s fluids lost due to fasting.

Here are few tips for you guys to stay hydrated :
* plan your water intake timings
When fasting, one of the only things we can think about is water but for some reason when it’s time to break our fasts, making sure we’re getting enough of it falls off the radar on our priority list. To combat this, all you really need to do is to plan.Think about what’s easiest for you to measure your water intake, for example if you prefer to drink water out of a glass, aim to drink at least 8-10 glasses throughout the evening. If you prefer a bottle, work on the measurements from the size.The best thing to do is to try to drink one or two cups of water with dates before having a starter. Eat a bit, pray Maghreb for the food and water to settle, then have another cup that you drink with your meal.

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* avoid salty sugar drinks
Usually, when people break their fasts with processed sugary drinks like Ribena, sunquick and other fizzy drinks, they feel like their thirst is being quenched and are temporarily given energy because of a spike in their blood sugar. Alas, the spike eventually leads to a crash and also a huge amount of dehydration. When there's extra sugar in your body, your body tries to get rid of it through urination.Instead, drink lots of water and if you want, freshly squeezed juice.

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* avoid caffeine

Instead of drinking tea or coffee if you’re craving a hot drink, have a caffeine free infusion instead. Or maybe a lower caffeine and all-round healthier alternatives would be green tea and white tea leaves. If you’re fasting in the summer, things get easier because your body would naturally be craving colder drinks.