Ramadan is a time of meditation and balance, which also includes mindful eating, but the long fasting hours can also sometimes challenge the hydration levels of the body. What you drink during suhoor plays a larger role than you often realise- it can decide whether you feel stable and energetic or exhausted and dehydrated by mid-day. Instead of depending on just the water alone, adding some juices to it can help you stay hydrated through the day and also be full of energy.
These juices are not too sweet or heavy, but they feed the body internally during the fast. Using ingredients with high water content, natural minerals, and energy helps you start the day feeling recharged and prepared for the day ahead. With simple combinations and the same familiar flavours, these drinks support both wellness and practice throughout Ramadan.
Watermelon Mint Cooler
Watermelon is your best buddy during long Ramadan fasting days. As it naturally has high water content, it quietly refills fluids lost during the day when you are on a fast. Also, it does not feel very heavy to have during suhoor. Blend some fresh watermelon with a few mint leaves and a squeeze of lime. The mint cools down the system, whereas the gentle sweetness of fruit gives instant energy without any sugar crashes. It is light on the stomach, which makes it perfect to have before fasting begins. It helps the body remain refreshed for a longer duration, particularly on warmer days.
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Coconut And Sabja Refresher
It is a slow-release hydration drink. Tender coconut water is rich in electrolytes, and when soaked with sabja (basil) seeds, it becomes even more refreshing. These tiny seeds swell in water and let the body maintain moisture and hydration throughout the fast. Add a hint of rose water to it for fragrance and a few soft coconut malai pieces for some added texture. This juice not only satisfies thirst, but it also prepares your body to bear hours without water by maintaining the hydration levels constant instead of spiking and then dropping fast.
Cucumber Apple Green Juice
Cucumber is almost totally water, which makes it one of the most suitable ingredients to have during Ramadan fast. Blend it with some sweet apple to create a balanced juice that feels both refreshing and nourishing. To it, add a few drops of lemon and a pinch of rock salt to sustain the mineral balance and enhance its taste. Have this drink during suhoor (pre-dawn meal) because it hydrates without making you feel too full. It keeps the body cool internally, preventing that dried feeling in the throat that often shows up midway through the fast, particularly when meals include heavy foods.
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Dates & Almond Milk Smooth Juice
Since dates are already a Ramadan staple food, turn them into a light drink that makes them even more useful. Blend some soaked dates with some chilled almond milk with a hint of cardamom. The natural sugars deliver maintained energy, whereas almonds add healthy fats that slow down digestion, helping you feel sustained longer. Unlike heavy sugary drinks, this one keeps the body hydrated while preventing sudden hunger pangs. It is ideal to have during suhoor when you want to have something wholesome but also easy to drink, that supports both hydration as well as stamina until the iftar.
Orange Carrot Immunity Juice
Fasting is not just about control, but it is also about nourishment. Blend some fresh orange juice with carrots to make a vibrant drink filled with vitamin C, potassium, and natural fluids. Add a small piece of ginger to it for gentle warmth and digestion support. This juice helps the body stay hydrated while boosting immunity. It is bright, has a naturally tangy flavour, which wakes up the senses at suhoor time and guarantees you begin the fast feeling full of energy and not sluggish or dehydrated.
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