Ramadan 2025:Staying hydrated is vital for health during fasting period. 

Keeping hydrated is often ignored, but it is incredibly important. It is especially necessary for adults because, with age, we continually lose water. 

While children’s bodies consist of around 75% water, this drops to about 50% as we age. Maintaining proper hydration is therefore, crucial in order to remain healthy. 

When fasting during Ramadan, the body goes through a natural process of nutrient and electrolyte deficiency, which can cause extreme thirst and fatigue.

The kind of fluids consumed at Suhoor and Iftar are essential to nourish the body cells and carry out normal bodily functions. Nutrition rich fluids approved in energy restoration can also serve as building blocks to prep the body for fasting the following day. It is better to consume fluids rich in hydration but low in sugar and caffeine, such as electrolyte drinks. 

Electrolytes, which occur naturally in the body as charged minerals, are critical in maintaining a fluid balance, nutrient absorption into the cells, toxin expulsion, and allowing normal nervous, muscular, cardiac, and brain activity.

Here are a few hydration tips to keep in mind during iftar:

1. Squeeze half a lemon and/or put in a bit of sea salt. This helps with instant hydration and replenishes energy too.
2. Calcium, magnesium, and potassium - found in spring water - support circulation. Even if it is a little pricier, the health benefits make it worth the costs.
3. Rich in healthy sugars and electrolytes, coconut water serves as a great source of energy. If you don’t like the strong sweetness, dilute it with some natural water to reduce it.
4. Add fresh fruit slices to your water bottle for added flavor. Aside from being tasty, the vitamins in fruits are great for your overall health.
5. Drink the less nutritious beverages with friends and family, but only after taking enough nutritious beverages to hydrate yourself.
6. Adults are well aware that drinking about 6-8 cups of water is normal. This is expected to vary based on gender, activity level, and much more; so, make sure to drink at least 6 cups a day, or even more if you lead an active lifestyle.
7. If possible, sip water during iftar and after. Heavy water consumption during a single sitting may upset your stomach.