How to overcome the feeling of thirst during Ramadan

Arabia's weather - the feeling of thirst is a natural result of fasting, as he abstains from eating and drinking for long hours, and the feeling of thirst may increase in hot summer days because the body loses more fluids and needs to replace it.

But there are ways that can help us reduce our feeling of thirst and its intensity, and here are some healthy tips to reduce the feeling of thirst:

1. Pay attention to the foods that are eaten the day before the fast

Where it is advised on fasting days to avoid foods that contain a high percentage of spices and salts, acids, pickles, and to eat more vegetables and fruits during the night and during the suhoor period, because they contain a high percentage of water and fibers that stay in the stomach for a long time, which reduces the severity Feeling thirsty.

2. Make sure to drink a range of fluids and drinks

It is recommended to drink a range of liquids after breakfast and in the suhoor, such as natural juices and drinks such as hibiscus, licorice, and yogurt, avoiding consuming stimulants such as tea and coffee, soft drinks that cause a feeling of bloating, and ice water, which leads to constriction of capillaries, which weakens the digestive process.

3. Drink water in moderate quantities and avoid excessive amounts of water

This is because excessive drinking of water does not protect a person from feeling thirsty, as the kidneys eliminate excess water within hours of drinking it, in addition to drinking large quantities of water during breakfast hinders the digestive process.

4. Delaying the time of suhoor

It is Sunnah on the authority of our Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace, so it is preferable to delay the time for the pre-dawn meal so that the fasting person can resist the feeling of thirst, and it is preferable for the suhoor to be a light healthy food.

5. Reduce exposure to the sun as much as possible

Avoid direct exposure to the sun, to avoid heavy sweating, and shower with lukewarm water, which saves the body from oils and opens the sweat pores in the body, which relieves the feeling of thirst .