Stay Hydrated This Ramadhan: The Key to Proper Hydration

As Ramadhan approaches, food often takes the spotlight—what to eat, which recipes to try, and which bazaars to visit. While meals get attention and sweet drinks seem like the go-to thirst quencher, proper hydration is often neglected. Let’s take a moment to reflect—do we only drink water at iftar, or have we made a conscious effort to stay hydrated throughout the night to prepare for the next day?

Fasting makes staying hydrated challenging since we cannot drink water during the day. It becomes even harder when dehydration sets in, leading to headaches, dizziness, and muscle cramps. Staying hydrated isn’t just about relieving thirst; it’s about keeping your body energised and functioning at its best throughout the day. That’s why having a hydration strategy is a game-changer this Ramadhan!

The 2-4-2 Hydration Strategy

This strategy helps distribute your water intake throughout the night. The timing is flexible, and you can adjust it according to your schedule, as long as you maintain proper hydration.

• 2 glasses at iftar – Start with a glass of water, then another after eating a few bites to help with digestion.
• 4 glasses between iftar and sahur – Spread these out as you go about your night (one after prayer, one before bed, etc.). 
• 2 glasses at sahur – One upon waking up and another right before imsak (the pre-dawn meal)

Water, But Make It Better

Apart from strategising to ensure sufficient water intake, the quality of what we drink is just as important. During fasting, we lose essential minerals through sweat, urine, and other bodily processes.  Drinking mineral water, like Spritzer, can help replenish key electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, bicarbonates, magnesium, and calcium, which are essential for:

1. Maintaining fluid balance
2. Supporting nerve and muscle function
3. Regulating overall bodily functions

Sourced from a protected tropical rainforest in Taiping, Perak, Spritzer is purified and filtered through layers of mineral-rich rock and soil, retaining essential minerals that help keep us hydrated, especially during the fasting month. 

Hydration with a Bonus: The Silica

Not only does Spritzer contain essential minerals, but it also has silica with a high content of 60mg/L. Silica is a naturally occurring compound found in plants, animals, and water, playing an important role in the optimal synthesis of collagen, which supports:

1. Smoother skin with more elasticity and fewer wrinkles [2] 
2. Healthy growth of hair [2]
3. Stronger nails [2]
4. Improved bone density [3]

It’s like killing two birds with one stone where staying hydrated can help us glow, looking and feeling our best. Studies show that regular silica intake over several months enhances skin elasticity, promotes thicker hair, and reduces nail roughness [1]—just what we need to shine when Raya arrives.

Stay Hydrated Through Ramadhan, Shine Brighter Through Raya

 As we prepare for Ramadhan, let’s focus equally on both food intake and proper hydration, as both are essential for our well-being. Managing food intake ensures we consume just what our body needs while getting the necessary nutrients. Meanwhile, a proper hydration strategy, considering both quantity and quality, is just as important to keep our body nourished and hydrated, helping to maintain energy levels, support skin health, and aid digestion. Stay hydrated this Ramadhan and beyond with Spritzer! Discover how proper hydration can support your fasting and celebrations—learn more at siliqa.com and make the best choice for your well-being💧✨