Why You’re Still Thirsty During the Bahá’í Fast (And What to Do Instead)
If you've ever asked yourself “Why am I so thirsty during the Bahá’í Fast?”
or thought “I drink tons of water before sunrise but I’m still parched by mid-morning,” you’re not alone.
This is one of the most common struggles I hear from Bahá’í women trying to stay energized and hydrated during the 19-day Fast.
If that’s you, keep reading—because there’s a better way to hydrate.
Why Chugging Water Isn’t Working During the Bahá’í Fast
Tell me if this sounds familiar:
You guzzle glass after glass of water before sunrise, hoping it will last you through the day.
You force it down even when you're not thirsty—just in case.
But an hour later? You’re running to the bathroom.
And by mid-morning, you’re already counting down the hours till sunset with dry lips, a scratchy throat, and low energy.
By the time you break your Fast, that first sip of water barely satisfies you.
It’s like the water isn’t even absorbing into your body.
Here’s why:
It’s not about how much water you drink.
It’s about what kind of water you’re drinking.
Dead Water vs. Hydrating Water
Most of us are drinking what I call “dead water.”
This is plain water that’s been stripped of the natural minerals and structure your cells actually recognize and absorb.
When your body doesn’t recognize the water, it doesn’t hold onto it. You just... pee it out. And your cells stay thirsty.
What Is Structured Water (EZ Water) and Why Does It Matter?
What your body really craves is structured, mineralized water—also known as EZ water (Exclusion Zone water).
EZ water naturally carries the structure, minerals and electrolytes your cells need to hydrate at a deeper level. Structured water is found in nature, in things like:
Spring water
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Homemade broths
Hydrating teas
You can help create more structured water in your body by:
✅ Adding sea salt or trace minerals to your water
✅ Mixing in citrus like lemon, lime, or orange
✅ Eating more hydrating fruits
✅ Stirring or blending your water to add movement
✅ Leaving your water in the sunlight for gentle, natural energy
☀️ Getting sunlight
🌎 Grounding
🔥 Infrared sauna use (be mindful of doing this during the Fast)
🥕Drinking plant and animal juices
Why Hydrating Foods Matter During the Bahá’í Fast
The real hydration game-changer during the Bahá’í Fast?
It’s not just what you drink.
It’s what you eat.
Instead of focusing only on water, focus on moisture-rich, mineral-rich foods that hydrate you from the inside out.
This way, you're staying hydrated throughout the day without guzzling glass after glass of water that your body won’t even retain.
5 Hydrating Drinks to Have Before Sunrise:
These are my go-to drinks to help you stay hydrated all day long:
🥤 Salty Orange Mocktail
🍋 Warm Lemon Ginger Salty Tonic
🍵 Golden Bone Broth Latte
🥝 Lemon Ginger Kiwi Digestive Tonic
🥛Salted Lassi
🥣 Cozy Soups & Stews
Want the recipes? These (AND MORE!) are all included inside my mini-course, Thriving Through the Bahá’í Fast, where I walk you through the exact recipes, hydration strategies, and meal plans I use to stay energized, balanced, and focused from sunrise to sunset.
What Happens When You Hydrate the Right Way?
When you stop chugging water and start hydrating smarter, here’s what you can expect:
✨ Steady, lasting energy all day
✨ No more dry mouth or thirst cravings
✨ Fewer headaches and less fatigue
✨ Easier focus on your prayers and spiritual connection
✨ Feeling nourished—body and soul
Want My Complete Hydration Strategy?
Inside Thriving Through the Bahá’í Fast, you’ll get:
🌿 A 19-day meal plan to support lasting hydration and energy
🌿 Delicious recipes for mineral-rich meals and drinks
🌿 Hydration and blood sugar balancing strategies
🌿 Tips for hormone health and energy stability
🌿 A full vegetarian meal plan option
🌿 PLUS: $19 from every purchase goes directly to the National Bahá’í Fund
It also makes the perfect Ayyám-i-Há gift for yourself or a fellow Bahá’í who deserves to thrive during the Fast this year.
Ready to Stay Hydrated All Day (Without Chugging Water)?
✨ Click HERE to join Thriving Through the Bahá’í Fast today and make this your most nourished, balanced, and spiritually connected Fast yet.
And if you’re just getting started?
Don’t miss my free webinar:
“How to Stay Energized and Spiritually Focused During the Bahá’í Fast”
Click HERE to watch now and learn the top strategies I use to thrive all 19 days.
