Healthy Drink Options during Fasting, 5 Herbal Teas to Prevent Dehydration

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JAKARTA - During Ramadan, the choice of drinks is very important. Not only to quench your thirst, but also so that the body stays hydrated even if you don't eat and drink all day. Keeping the body fresh and not lacking fluids is mandatory.

If you are dehydrated, your body usually feels weak, dizzy, hard to focus, and even headaches. Therefore, it is important to ensure that fluid intake is still met during sahur and breaking the fast.

If the body fluids are sufficient, the organs will continue to work smoothly, the mind will also be more focused. In addition, digestion becomes more comfortable and the kidneys do not work too hard because the urine is not too thick.

In addition to water, you can also drink herbal tea to help maintain body fluids. Several types of herbal tea are suitable for drinking during sahur and breaking the fast because they are light in taste and have additional benefits for health.

Here are some herbal tea options that can be friends during fasting, as reported by The Caphe Vietnam website.

1. Orange Tea and Cinnamon

After a day of hunger and thirst, the stomach usually needs a warm and comfortable drink. A mixture of oranges and cinnamon can be a good choice. It tastes unique, there is a warm sensation from cinnamon and freshness from oranges. Cinnamon contains polyphenol antioxidants, while oranges are rich in vitamin C.

This combination helps the body fight free radicals and maintain endurance. Cinnamon is also known to help control blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity, so it is also suitable for type 2 diabetics.

2. Mint Tea

Mint tea is perfect to drink when your body feels tired or a little nauseous after fasting. It tastes fresh and light. In addition to helping maintain body fluids, this tea is also good for digestion. If you feel bloated or uncomfortable in your stomach during fasting, mint tea can help relieve it. The menthol content in it also makes the breath fresher, helps the body relax more, and reduces tension.

The way to make it simple, just boil water, add mint leaves, let it sit for about five minutes, then strain and serve.

3. Chamomile Tea

Drinking chamomile tea during Iftar or before going to bed can also be a soothing choice. This tea is known to help you sleep better. In addition, chamomile is also good for the stomach that feels uncomfortable, such as bloating or ulcers that often appear when the diet changes in the fasting month. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant content helps the body stay relaxed and more comfortable.

4. Turmeric Tea

Turmeric tea is also delicious to drink during Ramadan. In addition to helping meet fluid needs, this drink is also known to be good for immunity. Turmeric contains curcumin, which is a compound that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. This content helps the body fight infections and maintain health during fasting.

The way to make it is easy. Boil turmeric that has been prepped until it boils, filter the water, then add a little honey so that it tastes better.

5. Roasted Red Rice Tea

Maybe this type is not too familiar. This tea is made from roasted brown rice, sometimes mixed with mushrooms such as cordyceps, as well as other natural ingredients such as jasmine buds or goji berries.

Roasted red rice tea is known to be light but still contains important nutrients such as vitamins B, magnesium, and iron. This content can help maintain energy during fasting, especially during sahur.

That's a few herbal tea options you can try during Ramadan. In addition to helping the body stay hydrated, these drinks also have additional benefits for health. So not only quench your thirst, but also help your body stay fit until the time of breaking the fast.