Individuals who fast during Ramadan definitely experience a decrease in body water due to not being able to drink water throughout the day. This situation is most evident in the first week of fasting. Abrupt and complete cessation of fluid consumption during the day has its effect, especially in the first week. Then the body begins to take precautions against consuming liquid during the day. To contribute to this and maintain the body's fluid balance; In the first week of fasting, when body water loss occurs the most, care should be taken to drink plenty of fluids from the end of the fast until dawn. Consuming water and plenty of fluids during Ramadan helps you fast more easily. Consuming water prevents the problem of constipation during Ramadan as it enables the intestines to function better.
The Importance of Fluid Intake in Ramadan
Excessive water consumption reduces the burden on the liver and ensures that the kidneys work and removes toxins from the body, thus preventing the metabolic rate from slowing down further. . 50-60% of the body consists of water. In order to maintain this ratio, it is necessary not to neglect daily fluid and water consumption during Ramadan and to drink 10-12 glasses of water a day. During iftar meals, you should limit water consumption a little more and drink 2 liters (10 glasses) of water between iftar and sahur. When taking liquids other than water, freshly squeezed fruit juice and compote should be preferred instead of excessive tea, coffee and acidic drinks.
The most common nutritional mistakes made during iftar and sahur;
- Not getting up for sahur, Consuming too many types of foods at iftar and sahur, eating too much and variety of foods, especially at iftar, eating fast, consuming less liquid, increasing sweet consumption. Since oxygen is consumed during the digestion process accelerated by a full stomach, the harm of smoking increases exponentially.
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