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Have recent celebrations involved too much alcohol? Did you tie one on painting the town red, and now are feeling green? Looking to prepare yourself in advance for St. Patrick’s Day in March?
Drinking to excess can be a problem, especially when waking up the next and suffering from a hangover. If you have a headache, feel nauseous, and are dehydrated after a night of drinking, there are ways to help alleviate your situation.
Follow this list of suitable foods to eat to help treat a hangover!
Hangover Food #1: Water
As your head pounds from the agony of a hangover, you may be tempted to just go back to bed and sleep it off. But even if you are feeling nauseous and aren’t hungry, it’s important to drink lots of water during a hangover and stay hydrated. Consuming lots of alcohol will dry you out, so it’s important to stay hydrated.
Top Tips:
- Drink sports drinks to replenish your electrolytes
- Coconut water is excellent for hangovers and contains less sodium than sports drinks
- Originally a children’s drink, Pedialyte is also very good for hangovers
- Eat water-rich foods that include fruits like strawberries and watermelon
Hangover Food #2: Smoothies
You probably can’t bear any loud noises while you are in this fragile state, but make an exception for your blender. That’s because a smoothie is one of the best foods you can eat to treat a hangover. Easy and fast to make, and full of the nutrients you need to beat your symptoms. Before going to a party to drink, make sure your fridge is stocked with all the essentials to make a smoothie!
Top Tips:
- Be sure to include bananas in your smoothies. These are essential because they contain potassium, magnesium, and B12.
- Other important smoothie ingredients include avocado, dates, and leafy greens
- Blueberries are great for treating hangovers due to their antioxidant properties
Hangover Food #3: Chicken Noodle Soup
As it turns out, chicken noodle soup is a fantastic remedy for a harsh hangover. In addition to colds and the flu, chicken noodle soup can treat symptoms of a hangover. Get a pot going to last you throughout the day, and you’ll be feeling like your usual self in a short time.
Top Tips:
- Chicken noodle soup is very nourishing for protein (chicken), electrolytes (broth), and carbohydrates.
- Looking for a vegetarian-friendly version? Try miso soup which is full of probiotics that will boost your gut health.
Hangover Food #4: Carb-Heavy Foods
Food can be a comfort during the pain of a hangover, but it’s important to snack properly with nourishing food. Instead of giving in to greasy foods, try to limit yourself to carb-heavy foods like bread and pasta that are easy to digest.
Top Tips:
- Give yourself a leisurely meal you can eat at your own pace by eating crackers
Hangover Food #5: Eggs
If you’re in the mood to stand and cook yourself a small meal, a great hangover food you should make for yourself is a plate of eggs. This powerhouse food contains important amino acids that can speed your recovery. For one, it contains L-cysteine, which helps break down acetaldehyde (a toxic by-product of alcohol), and taurine, an amino acid that helps boosts liver function. And, bundled with vitamin B12 and lots of protein, eggs offer just about everything you need as a hangover food.
Top Tips:
- Forgo the grease: Skip the bacon and sausage.
Bonus: Hangover Food #6: Hangover Cake
Looking for an easy-to-make cake that you can nosh on throughout your recovery? Try making a Hangover Cake! Follow this recipe by Brand Ambassador Lauren to whip up your own recovery food!
Foods to Avoid During a Hangover
- Coffee: Bad for nausea
- Alcohol: Will exacerbate hangover symptoms and dehydrate you further
- Greasy foods
- Carbonated beverages
Final Thoughts
This holiday season, be sure to drink responsibly. If you get a hangover, try out these surefire ways to remedy your situation.
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