When to Use ORS at Iftar: Simple Ramadan Guide (Video)

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Sweating all day in Ramadan? Do you really need ORS at iftar?

Sweating all day in Ramadan? Do you really need ORS at iftar?

ORS at Iftar

Learn when ORS truly helps you break fast and the one mixing mistake you must avoid in Ramadan, plus a quick DIY tip.

How ORS works

Oral rehydration salts combine salt, sugar and potassium. The glucose lets sodium slip into the gut, and water follows, so you rehydrate faster than with plain water after heavy sweat or diarrhea.

Who needs ORS

If you spent the afternoon drenched in sweat, like outdoor workers, farmers, cooks in hot kitchens, or you’re battling loose stools, vomiting, or a heat-induced dizzy spell, ORS can restore lost salts quickly.

Quick reminder

Remember, ORS is a repair kit, not a daily drink, use it only when you’ve lost a lot of salt and water.

Mixing packet correctly

Take the exact amount of clean water printed on the packet, usually one litre, empty the whole sachet, and stir until fully dissolved. No extra sugar, no half-sachets; the balance matters more than volume.

ORS water amount

A standard ORS sachet is formulated for exactly one litre of boiled or safe bottled water; using more or less dilutes the balance.

DIY ORS recipe

If you can’t find a packet, mix six level teaspoons of sugar and half a level teaspoon of salt into one litre of boiled, cooled water. Stir until clear; it should taste no saltier than tears.

DIY sugar amount

The recipe calls for six level teaspoons of sugar, measured flat, not heaped, to keep the solution safe and effective.

The one mistake to avoid

Never add extra powder or sweeten the mix; the exact ratio on the packet is essential, otherwise you risk pulling water into the gut and worsening dehydration.

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