Certainly it is not an easy thing to hold thirst for more than 12 hours per day. Under normal circumstances, adult body requires ± 2 liters of fluid every day. Lack of fluids can cause disturbances in brain function such as difficulty thinking, headaches, fatigue, and impaired muscle function. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss tips that can be done to keep the body hydrated during fasting.
- Drink enough water
During fasting, our bodies can experience mild dehydration which is characterized by headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. To prevent excessive thirst, we can divide the time to drink water with the following pattern: 1 glass when breaking the fast, 1 glass after dinner, 1 glass after Isha’ time, 1 glass after Tarawih time, 1 cup before bed, 1 cup after wake up, 1 glass at dawn, and 1 glass before Fajr. The volume of water that is drunk at one time should not be excessive (only about 250 – 300 mL / glass) because the body will not be able to absorb large amounts of water at once. Dairy products such as milk and yogurt are also high in water content so they are good for supplementing daily fluid needs.