If like me you had one or two too many over the festive period and now have a wicked hangover. Here are a 5 tips to help:
Water first That foggy-headed feeling can be relieved by staying well hydrated; excessive drinking causes dehyration. In addition to drinking water along with your alcoholic beverages, be sure to drink a glass of water as soon as you get up. An electrolyte sports drink wouldn't hurt either.
Bananas Due to alcohol's diuretic effect, noshing on bananas the morning after can replace potassium and other lost electrolytes. Blend a banana into a fruit smoothie if your stomach is feeling rebellious against solid foods.
An egg and whole wheat toast You can combat the hangover fatigue by eating a light breakfast. The combination of protein and carbohydrates in an egg and toast is a good source of recovery nutrients and is easy on the stomach. In addition, eggs contain the amino acid cysteine, which can break down the toxins that cause hangover symptoms, and whole grains contain magnesium, which alcohol can deplete.
Herbs An herbal approach can also offer relief. Willow bark is nature's answer to aspirin while evening primrose oil can help nurse your alcohol-riddled liver to health. Dosing with milk thistle oil or chewing fennel seeds is another aid in liver function. Herbal teas can help with rehydration, particularly peppermint tea, which will soothe your tummy. Talk to an herbalist or naturopath for the best herbal hangover prescription.
Greasy foods Though a plate piled high with greasy pizza may give you the dry heaves the morning after too much alcohol, eating high-fat foods before imbibing can reduce your risk of a hangover because the fats line your stomach and intestines. A healthier approach is to eat foods high in healthy fats, such as olive oil, salmon, or avocadoes, and keeping your alcoholic drinks to a minimum.
Water first That foggy-headed feeling can be relieved by staying well hydrated; excessive drinking causes dehyration. In addition to drinking water along with your alcoholic beverages, be sure to drink a glass of water as soon as you get up. An electrolyte sports drink wouldn't hurt either.
Bananas Due to alcohol's diuretic effect, noshing on bananas the morning after can replace potassium and other lost electrolytes. Blend a banana into a fruit smoothie if your stomach is feeling rebellious against solid foods.
An egg and whole wheat toast You can combat the hangover fatigue by eating a light breakfast. The combination of protein and carbohydrates in an egg and toast is a good source of recovery nutrients and is easy on the stomach. In addition, eggs contain the amino acid cysteine, which can break down the toxins that cause hangover symptoms, and whole grains contain magnesium, which alcohol can deplete.
Herbs An herbal approach can also offer relief. Willow bark is nature's answer to aspirin while evening primrose oil can help nurse your alcohol-riddled liver to health. Dosing with milk thistle oil or chewing fennel seeds is another aid in liver function. Herbal teas can help with rehydration, particularly peppermint tea, which will soothe your tummy. Talk to an herbalist or naturopath for the best herbal hangover prescription.
Greasy foods Though a plate piled high with greasy pizza may give you the dry heaves the morning after too much alcohol, eating high-fat foods before imbibing can reduce your risk of a hangover because the fats line your stomach and intestines. A healthier approach is to eat foods high in healthy fats, such as olive oil, salmon, or avocadoes, and keeping your alcoholic drinks to a minimum.
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